Anxiety

I am not generally a worrier.  I am pretty laid back and deal with things as they come.  But as any mother knows, a good amount of worry comes with raising kids.

1 Peter 5:7 is a fairly well-known verse from the Bible.  "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."  It is almost one of those 'cliche' verses that gets tossed around too often without people stopping to really appreciate the true meaning in it.

Cast all your anxiety....  Really?  Can one just cast anxiety off?  I know when I am burdened by a worry, care or extra stress it isn't all that easy just to cast it off.  What a skill to learn.  What a trust to give.  But it is exactly what we, as Christians need to do in any and every situation that we are faced with.  Whether it be good or bad, we are to give it to God. 

I think this verse seems cliche because it is SO much easier said than done.  How do you get to that point?  I know I am not there yet.  But, again, this is part of growing in your walk with Him.  You learn as you go, and letting go has to get a little bit easier every time.  To submit and do what we ultimately know is best will hopefully one day become the easier thing to do.

And lastly, we are to do this because He cares for us.  He knows that it is the best way. He knows that it is best for us to give it up to Him.  His plan will always prevail, whether we are anxious about it or not.  He will take care of us.  Watch over us.  Love us.

What are some good ways you have learned to give your anxiety to Him?