“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7
Earlier this week, Liz shared about stepping away from anxiety to trust more fully in the Lord. Take a closer look at that word “cast” in this beloved verse.
Here’s what it does not mean:
- Gently set
- Hand over carefully
- Share between us
- Pass off in turn
What “cast” is defined as:
Giving our anxieties to God doesn’t need to be a process of careful deliberation and slow surrender. Rather, as Scripture instructs, we do well to simply throw our anxieties upon Him. No agonizing required.
What happens when we throw things?
They are instantly out of our reach (assuming we have any aim at all!)
Thrown things are removed, they have no bearing.
When something is thrown to a catcher, we give up our hold on that thing completely. And, in the case of anxiety, its hold on us.
Heave your anxieties at God. Hurl them into His perfect grasp. It doesn’t matter where or when. You don’t need to be cautious about protecting your pride or keeping some part of control. God is not in danger not ashamed of your worries.
He’s got a place for anxiety. In His hands. Which is way better than in yours, weighing you down and keeping you from keeping up with His will.
Cast that anxiety, friends, as quickly as you can. Relief will come.
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Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. But if the things are useless then it is not a bad thing to throw them. Am I right?
~Dr. Diana
You are so right Dr. Diana!
Bethany, I like the visual of hurling my anxieties. I want to throw them far enough that I can’t pick them up again. Trusting the Lord has me in His hands and all things under His control. Great word ! Thank you!!
I love the idea of hurling our anxiety. Letting it go once and for all. That is one image that I can wrap my brain around. Blessings!
Wow, thanks for insight on this verse. You’re right. I always pictured that “cast” your care on the Lord was a gradual thing. Throwing it is another matter! Oh for grace to throw those cares to Him as quickly as possible.
Me too, Betsy! I was so awed by the clarity of the definition in this context! A game-changer for me and my anxieties : P