Cast all cares

1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your cares upon Him; for He cares for you."

Key word: ALL. Understatement: "...cares for you." The Redeemer King, who committed no sin, took on the sin of all ... a necessary sacrifice so we could be gifted with the invitation to "enter the throne room boldly."

Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Key words: "anxious" versus "heart and mind, guarded by the peace of God." Paul wrote that he had learned to "...be content in any every situation, whether well fed or hungry, living in plenty or want." He concluded: "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

We thank you, Lord, for the peace we experience as we lie down in green pastures. We thank you, Lord, for the peace you give even as we walk through the Valley of Death.

A Psalm of praise on Thanksgiving

Psalm 100

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness.

Come before His presence with singing.

Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves.

We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving.

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.