“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
One of the most powerful gifts we have as believers is the ability to lay our burdens at the feet of Jesus. We are often weighed down by the stresses, worries, and anxieties of life. The responsibilities we carry can feel overwhelming, and it may seem as though there is no end in sight. But God’s Word offers us a comforting truth: we do not have to carry these burdens alone.
When we take our worries and anxieties to the Lord, He invites us to leave them there. It means believing that He is both willing and able to take care of the things that we cannot handle. Yet, how often do we find ourselves taking those very same burdens back, allowing them to dominate our thoughts and hearts over and over again?
When we pray and lay our concerns before Him, we are acknowledging His sovereignty and love. But true peace comes when we don’t pick those concerns back up but instead trust God’s timing and provision.
Just like the old hymn says, “Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there.” This is a daily practice, a moment-by-moment decision to trust in His care for us.
Mindful Moment of Reflection:
What burdens are you carrying today that you need to leave at the feet of Jesus? Are you willing to fully trust Him with your concerns, or are you still holding on to them in your own strength?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the invitation to bring my burdens to You. I confess that I often struggle to leave them in Your hands and instead try to take control of things that only You can handle. Help me to release my worries, fears, and stresses to You fully, trusting in Your goodness and provision. Fill me with Your peace as I choose to trust You. Teach me to rely on Your strength and not my own, knowing that You care for me deeply. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
May this devotion be a reminder that we can walk in peace when we take our burdens to the Lord—and leave them there.
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