I've got some good friends.
No.
Scratch that.
I've got some fantastic sisters that God has blessed me with.
Although by husband is my best friend there are times when I need "girl talk" from someone who is moody, silly, determined, and loves God just like me.
Thats where my sisters come in.
At any given time I can call any one of them and vent, ask for advice, or just chit chat. (im a conversationalist so I enjoy ...well, conversation)
But sometimes I am so overwhelmed with emotions and questions that the only one I can call on is GOD.
Pregnancy hormones.
Decisions.
Finances.
the weighty call of God on my life.
did I mention decisions?
a husband to support and care for.
children to support and care for.
did I mention finances?
young ladies to mentor and be an example for.
family and friends.
It can get a little heavy for a pregnant wife, mommy, intercessor, psalmist, mentor, and friend at times.
this morning I was awakened around 545 ( as I usually am...for a potty break of course). I couldnt go back to sleep so I got out of the bed and began to pray. The weight of all the things on my mind brought tears to my eyes, and what began in thanksgiving quickly became a plea for Gods intervention. It was then that a familiar scripture came to my mind.
"CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON FOR HIM; FOR HE CARETH FOR YOU " 1 Peter 5:7
Although I know the scripture well I looked up other versions of this verse to really grasp what God was saying to me. "THROW all your worry on Him (International Standard version) " was the version that really grabbed my attention. Too often I may refrain from praying about my situations repeatedly because I dont want to put "too much" on God. But here He was reminding me that He wants me to come to him with my worries, fear, and anxiety and literally THROW them on Him...knowing that HE CARES FOR ME.
Maybe you're like me. Maybe at times you've got so much on your plate or on your mind that you sometimes feel overwhelmed.
My friend, this is a CASTING CALL. Calling all those who are heavy laden. Cast, THROW all your cares on HIM.
At the end of the day the pressure may still be there, your to do list may not be completed, but I guarantee you'll feel a release knowing that there is a God who is more than capable of handling your problems. Why? Simply because HE CARES.
Love...Love...LOVE it!
Posted by: Monica Marie Jones | March 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM
A "casting call" to cast your cares on Him...I love it. Great reminder.
Posted by: Brad Ruggles | June 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM