anxiety

You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon him, for you are his personal concern.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Anxiety and worry are the result of fear rooted in pride. Worry gets heavy when you try to carry your own burdens rather than letting Jesus carry them. (The word cast literally means to throw off with force.)

Pride will keep you from asking for help. You probably don’t honestly believe that you are better equipped to handle your problems than Jesus, but it’s the idea that you simply don’t go to him when you need him. Jesus wants you to come to him. Jesus wants to take away your worries and fears. He will place them upon himself and walk with you through them.

Instead of holding your anxiety inside, trying to hide it from others, or attempting to carry it yourself, ask Jesus to take it. Rather than trying to fix or make the situation better with your own wisdom or strength, why not simply have a conversation with Jesus and tell him you can’t do it and ask him to lead you through your situation. Secondly, go to a close friend, and share with them your anxiety and worry. Ask them to pray with and for you over the next few days.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4.6-7