Most weekends in the summer, Ben and I will mount our kayaks and head to the Guadelupe River. Early in the season, there are always some fun rapids on kayaks, due to the spring rains. Along the way, we’ll make a few stops in select areas where the fishing is primo. We're always on the lookout for Mr. Big, who lurks through the mighty waters, avoiding the lure. Some day, we'll get him.
Ben reminds me of Mr.-River-Runs-Through-It. He knows all about fly fishing and loves to teach those that join us on our weekend adventures. Fly fishing is an angling method in which the artificial “fly” is used to catch the fish. Casting a nearly weightless fly requires casting techniques that are different from other kinds of fishing. I’m still learning the rhythm of casting, but catching on fairly well. Honestly, I’m probably like most human beings…. I like fishing, but I love fishing when I actually catch fish!
But, here it is Monday morning and I want to share with you about a different type of casting. In 1 Peter 5:7, the verse says “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.”
As you and I face a new week and the summer season, we bring with us cares, anxieties and worries too big for us. We're not equipped to carry these big concerns. They're out of our control. A cancer diagnosis. A new job. A loss of job. A family challenge. A busy summer. Worry about our country and world. Wisdom for pressing decisions and choices. Dealing with challenging relationships. Casting our anxiety on God is necessary for enjoying God’s perfect peace.
Honestly, who else would you and I give our anxieties, worries and cares to? Who could gently hold and handle all these things that can consume us? We can share our worries with friends or family, but sooner or later, they have no answers. Our faithful God not only cares for us, but loves us with a perfect love. God can and will quiet our heart and give us peace. Perfect peace.
As we turn the page to summer, will you cast your anxieties upon your Heavenly Father? He will most certainly catch every worry or care you cast in His direction. Count on it. They're not too big for Him.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.” Philippians 4:6
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain for the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
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