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  Cast Your Cares: A Reflection on 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” These simple words from 1 Peter 5:7 hold a quiet power. In one sentence, they offer comfort, direction, and hope. In a world that constantly feeds our anxiety—through headlines, deadlines, and expectations—this verse cuts through the noise with a gentle yet firm reminder:  You don’t have to carry it all. Peter isn’t writing this from a place of ease or luxury. He writes this to believers facing persecution, uncertainty, and pressure. And still, his instruction is clear:  Take everything you're carrying, and give it to God. A God Who Invites Our Burden s The word  “cast”  isn’t passive—it’s active. It means to throw something forcefully. Peter isn’t saying, “Set your anxiety down carefully.” He’s saying, “Fling it off. Let it go completely.” That in itself is challenging. Why? Because many of us have grown used to our anxiety. It becomes a way of life—a false s...

  Reflection on James 4:8 — “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. There’s a quiet invitation in James 4:8 that holds more power than we often realize: “ Come close to God, and God will come close to you. ”   (NLT) At its core, this verse reminds us of something deeply comforting and yet deeply challenging— our closeness to God is not random or unreachable. It is a response to a choice.  It begins with a step. Our step. So often we wait for God to make the first move. We want Him to break through the noise of life, solve our problems, stir our emotions, or show up in a miraculous sign. And yet, God gently waits for  us  to turn our hearts toward Him. He is never far—He is simply waiting to be wanted. This verse doesn’t imply that God withholds Himself from us. In fact, the opposite is true. He’s always near, always present, always ready. But intimacy with God is mutual. It’s a relationship, not a performance. And like any relationship, it requires i...

  Finding Refuge in God: A Reflection on Psalm 62:8 Life is full of uncertainties. One moment we feel secure, and the next, we're swept into situations that shake us. Whether it's a health scare, a broken relationship, financial hardship, or simply the weight of the unknown, our hearts long for a place to rest—a shelter that cannot be moved. Psalm 62:8 offers us a simple yet powerful truth:  "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."  It is both an invitation and a command to lean on God—not just when we’re desperate, but continually, in every season. Trust in Him at all times . Trust is not a passive feeling—it’s an active choice to rely on God's character, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. When David wrote this psalm, he was no stranger to betrayal and danger. Yet his words reflect a deep-seated confidence in God's reliability. This verse challenges us to place our trust in God not just when it's...