It’s easy to let anxiety take over. We’re constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we’re not good enough, that we’re not doing enough, and that we need to have more in order to be happy. As a result, it’s no wonder that many of us are struggling with anxiety.

But as Christians, we have hope. We have a God who loves us deeply and who wants to carry our burdens. In 1 Peter 5:7, the Bible tells us to “cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

This is a powerful invitation. God is saying, “Bring me all your worries. Give me all your fears. I can handle them.”

So how do we cast our anxiety on God? Here are a few tips:

• Pray. Prayer is the best way to communicate with God and to release our anxieties to Him. Be honest with Him about what you’re worried about. Ask Him for help and strength.
• Trust. Trust is essential for casting our anxiety on God. We need to believe that He loves us and that He wants the best for us. We need to trust that He is capable of handling our problems, even if we can’t see how.
• Surrender. Surrendering our anxiety to God means giving up control. It means acknowledging that we need His help and that we can’t do it on our own.

When we cast our anxiety on God, we experience His peace. His peace is not the absence of problems, but it is the assurance that He is with us and that He will work everything out for our good.

So next time you’re feeling anxious, remember that you can cast your anxiety on God. He cares for you and He wants to help you.

Here is a prayer that you can use to cast your anxiety on God:

Dear God,

I come to you today with a heavy heart. I am anxious about [insert your worry here]. I know that I can’t handle this on my own, so I am casting my anxiety on you.

I trust that you love me and that you want the best for me. I believe that you are capable of handling my problems, even if I can’t see how.

I surrender control to you. I give you my anxiety and I trust that you will take care of it.

Thank you for your peace, Lord. Help me to rest in your love and care.

In Jesus’ name, amen.