A N X I E T Y

I Peter 5:7

Have you ever approached a competition filled with worry and apprehension because you didn't know if you would be successful?  Have you ever faced an opponent who seemed unbeatable and wondered who could possibly be concerned for your feelings?  The Bible speaks of one who knows your worries very well and is doing something about them.

In Peter's first letter to his friends, at chapter 5 and verse 7, he says, "Cast all your anxiety upon Him because He cares for you."  During the first half of a season we all have anxiety about things like who will play, how many minutes will I get, will I be able to score well, and can I keep up with the player I'm asked to guard? 

The exciting part of this verse is the promise that we can take all that anxiety and roll in onto the Lord.  We can take all of life's worries to Him and rest in the assurance of His real and active care for us.

Today as you prepare to play, take a moment to pray and to cast all your cares, anxieties, worries and doubts upon the Lord.  He genuinely cares for you and is more than able to work in your behalf.  Let the assurance of His care and provision for you lead to your playing with great confidence and power. 

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 20:1-16
Acts 27:1-26
Psalms 44
Leviticus 18-20