The ugly head of anxiety and the beauty of Christ

 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." ~1 Peter 5:7

Anxiety has reared its ugly head again.  I feel like I am on the edge and the panic is just at bay.  I do not know why this is happening. Things are good in my life, but it is here anyway.  I want to tuck away into a dark corner and hide, but I cannot do that.  My body and mind sometimes betray me, but my God never does.

 Even though this is happening I praise God and cry out to Him because I realize although the anxiety is here, my God is greater.  I stand on His word that says that when I am afraid, I will trust in Him( Psalm 56:3).   I can’t trust in my routines or man, but I can trust God to be God.

I cast my anxiety onto Him and remember that He loves me.  It's going to be okay because my Lord is sovereign.  It's going to be okay because my God is dependable and reliable.  He is faithful and He is my firm foundation.  He is my peace where there is none.  He is my sanctuary; my refuge. In my weakness, His power will rest on me( 2 Corinthians 12:9).

Father, You know my story.  You know me intimately.  You made me.  I cast my anxiety on to You trusting You to restore balance to my life.  If I am trying to be in control, I release that too and surrender all to You.  I love You Lord, I thank You for the shelter of Your peace.  In Jesus name.  Amen