Psalm 55:16-22
God’s shoulders are wide enough to carry your burdens. He’s
sovereign over the universe, so He is certainly capable of working out problems
and meeting needs. Today I want to give you an exercise that will help make
casting your cares on Him a practical act.
First, take a piece of paper and write the things that cause
your anxiety. Once you start, you may discover there’s a list of items that
cheat you out of peace.
Next, pray each issue into God’s care. Recall Psalm
18:35, which promises that He lovingly upholds believers.
Finally, as you pray, visualize placing the situation into
God’s omnipotent hands. For example, imagine handing over to the Lord the debts
you owe, while saying, “Father, I give You my financial anxiety. I know You’ll
show me how to get out of debt. You are more than sufficient to handle it, and
I trust You to guide me.”
Some people may resist this suggestion because certain
pseudo-spiritual movements have a method they call visualizing. But here the
term refers to the beautiful word pictures throughout the Bible, which God
intended to help us understand our relationship with Him. This type of
visualizing creates a mental snapshot of God doing what He says He’ll do (Psalm
55:22; Matt. 6:25-26).
When you have transferred all of your worries to God’s
hands, wad up the paper and then destroy it. In doing so, you symbolize the
transaction that just took place: Your cares are no longer yours—every one of
them belongs to the Lord. Then walk away in perfect peace.
Thought for today:
Can I and do I leave my all on the altar?
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