Even the little things
Many times I’ve gone into the grocery store and decided against getting a cart because I “only need a couple of 
things.” As I rush down the aisles to get the bread, milk, and bananas I usually end up seeing other things I really need too. Then before you know it my arms are overloaded and I end up leaving a trail of things behind me as I make my way to the checkout line.
Unfortunately, I do the same thing with life’s little problems and stresses. When just one or two small things come along I often fail to turn them over to God. “I can handle that… and I can handle that…” But before I know it I’m weighed down with a myriad of things I really can’t handle on my own.
If you are anything like me you may sometimes find it harder to cope with life’s little things than the major trials. I trust too much in myself and too little in God. In my sinful independence and arrogance I think, “I can do this. I don’t really need to bother God with this one.” But when I fail to give everything to God right away – no matter how seemingly insignificant – all those little things tend to mount up into one giant mess.
Are you weary from trying to carry an armload of life’s troubles all by yourself? Jesus urges us to bring all our burdens to Him:
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give your rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30.
David, the shepherd boy and great king of Israel, intimately knew the great Burden Bearer:
Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22
So did the Apostle Peter:
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Don’t wait until you’re buried under a pile of cares before you come to Jesus. Bring the first one and every one to Him. What do you need to bring to Him today?
Lean on Him today,
Kathy
amen.
Yes we all need to bring him our burdens daily, give him praise in return for what he does in our life, good thought here. Hugs Barbara
Kathy, I so needed this today! WOW!
Great writing-great encouragement and kick in the pants all at the same time!
Blessings on you!
I love this post, Kathy! When I think of casting, I’m reminded that God calls us to cast our cares upon Him – likes throwing a pebble in a lake – completely letting it go as we watch it disappear from view.
Unfortunately, I often find myself casting my cares upon the Lord much like I cast a lure into a lake. It’s way too easy to reel it in and hang onto it.
Thanks for the sweet reminder, my sister!
I do think that I can take care of the little things, but for some reason lately I make a total mess out of them…
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom Kathy; I needed to read that tonight.
I am so thrilled that you are part of the writing team 🙂
Such wise, practical words Kathy. So often it isn’t until I am completely overwhelmed that I turn to Him.
Just the reminder I needed tonight Kathy. Thank you for sharing.
Amen, you just described my week. Thanks for the timely wisdom.
Thanks for sharing and a great analogy to the one or two things at the store.