Imagine carrying your book bag to school every day, only instead of it being full of books, it’s full of the things you worry about. It could be upcoming tryouts, a big test, or maybe a sick family member.
Just like our books in a book bag, we carry this stuff with us every day, and over time, it can weigh us down. But here’s one of the amazing things about God: God doesn’t want you to carry those burdens alone! Why? Because God cares for you.
God knows you and cares about every part of your life. God wants you to give your anxiety to Him—because God wants to show you incredible care.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Throughout your life, you will make countless big and small decisions. The more choices we have to make, sometimes the more anxious we can feel about the future!
Thankfully, if we follow Jesus, we can trust that God cares about our future. Why? Because we can be confident that God is directing our steps. Today’s verse reminds us that if we put our trust in God, God will take us where God wants us to be.
Should we try to make the best decisions we can? Of course! But are we totally hopeless when we have an anxious feeling about the future? Not at all.
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9
Your story isn’t over yet. Suffering can feel overwhelming but remember that God is never against you. God is for you and wants you to have a great life story that only God could write. This doesn’t mean life will be easy, exactly like you want it to be, or free from suffering. . .but it does mean that no matter what you go through, God is with you and there to help you.
Lots of love,
Zoe🌟