Introduction: Are loaded down with unnecessary CARE? Unhealthy CARE can be like a ball and chain. There’s a fine line between worry and concern. What should we do about CARE? How can we deal with CARE? A closer investigation into the Bible reveals our Lord’s provision for CARE.
1. The Cure for Care is Prayer!
“6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:6, 7)
If we focus on all our PROBLEMS and things we cannot CONTROL, then we become OVERWHELMED with CARE. But if we look to JESUS and TRUST in Him then we can have His PEACE and PRESENCE.
Why be full of CARE when we have the power of PRAYER.
2. The Cause of Care is Fear!
“32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)
In the context of this passage, Jesus is illustrating the needs of birds and flowers in comparison to His children. Our Heavenly Father meets their needs for food and clothing. So Jesus tells His followers that our Heavenly Father knows our needs; therefore, we can TRUST Him.
3. The Comfort of Care is be Aware!
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1Pet 5:6, 7)
Either we can carry the heavy load of CARE, or throw it upon the Lord. He will carry the CARE, if we let Him. Take a load off!
What are you going to do?
Conclusion: Are you facing unhealthy CARE and WORRY? Take it to our Lord Jesus in PRAYER. Put the CARE on His shoulders! Be FREE from the burden of WORRY and CARE!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
