Day 18-"Help me be calm." 1 Peter 5:7

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

Casting-to throw upon
careth- to be of interest to, concern

This verse speaks volumes to me & brings me so much peace. God is saying to me,"I got your back!"
All my worries & concerns should be of no interest to me because God is saying,"I got you; I'll handle it."

Matthew 6:26 is a verse I'm recalling that I stood on for years! I think that of all the Scriptures I've used to encourage people I've used this one the most.
"Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much more better than they?" Jesus is saying,"Look, the birds don't even live for the Lord (sowing-working for God & reaping-receiving blessings from the Lord for obedience)yet God takes care of them...He sent me to die for you so what makes you think He won't take care of you better than He does the birds?" I feel so convicted right now because I forgot that and let anxiety run me straight to the Dr. for pills. WTH! Back to the basics I come!
Seriously, with verses like those coupled with testimonies of how God has provided I have no reason to fear,doubt, or worry about a thing! Then He goes on to say in verse 27 that I'm just wasting my time because I can't change a thing...God can and will.
I'm reminded of Day 6-"Help me be focused." Phil4:8 tells me what to think about. No where does it mention my problems or concerns because that is for God to deal with. It is not His will for me to worry and try to figure out how to fix things or for me to get filled with anxeity and panic over what I can't control. It is His will for me to trust Him, stand on the Word, and believe that He has it all taken care of. My needs will be met and problems solved. This faith is what keeps me calm & that's why I'm anxiety free. Thank you, Jesus!

Dear Lord, thank you so much for getting my mind right again. I felt excitment come over me as I was about to do this study. I hadn't felt that in a long long time! Thank you for freeing me of my anger. Today felt so much lighter! Thank you for always taking care of me and my children. Clothe my mind with your words and promises if I ever doubt again. Remind me that you care for me more than you do the birds you provide for. I learned in these verses that as long as I have you, I don't need anyone else. Thank you for being everything to me. In Jesus' name, AMEN!