Marie’s daily verse: 

Psalm 27:14 ESV. Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! 

DAILY DEVOTION, October 18, 2023

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

I love this verse: “ Our “cares” refers to things that worry us. “casting” refers to the flinging away of a weight we might carry, such as a heavy bag on our shoulder. Peter says, “Do you have cares? Are there things that weigh you down? Cast them aside!

If we cast our cares (negative) onto a counselor or a trusted friend, we do so because we know they care (positive sense).  The good news is that we have a God who cares about us. More than any counselor or trusted friend, God cares! If you think God is angry with you, you will not feel like casting your burdens upon Him. While it is true that God is not happy with us when we disobey Him, His overriding attribute is love. He cares about us.  If we cast aside our unfaithfulness and other concerns onto His grace, He will come to us with His caring love.

I am always astonished to think that God cares for me. I know I have failed Him times without number. Yet He graciously reaches out to me (and you) with His caring hands. He offers us forgiveness through faith in His Son, who atoned for our sins at Calvary. His loving mercy never ends. So, if you are weighed down with care today, “Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.“

Prayer: Loving Father, thank You for assuring us that You care for us. We know we do not deserve Your love, but You offer it nonetheless. Help us today to unload all our burdens. I say this meaning no disrespect, but You are the Hallmark God. You cared enough to send Your very best, even Jesus, our Savior. Help us to rest in Your caring arms today and always. In Jesus’ name, Amen