60-SECOND FAITH
A Short Devotional for Today’s Journey
These quick devotions are written to spark strength and hope for your day as you explore God’s love through Bible reflection, authentic prayer and ideas for everyday faith. New every Monday.
How to Cast Your Anxiety and Win - Encouragement for Today
Have you ever started something on a high, but then got slowed down by the What if’s?
What if it doesn’t work?… What if it doesn’t get better?
If so, consider restarting your day by casting your anxieties onto God.
It sounds too good to be true - God taking our anxieties, but if we can have the faith to truly let God have them, we are a step closer to receiving what God has for us next.
Here’s an example from my life:
One time in college, I was completely out of money, but I had been listening to messages about taking steps of faith. So, I decided to apply for a bunch of jobs in person all in one day. Six of them I qualified for and one I did not. I had never done that before, and using my faith in that way was intriguing.
After a month of No’s, I was accepted for the position I didn’t qualify for - a job that came with my own office, a vote on the board, and free college tuition.
I had renewed my mind with the hope in God’s word and given my burdens to him - a practice that’s worth doing daily to keep going.
“Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Stopping to renew our minds is a part of what helps us to cast our anxieties. It is how we get to the point where we trust God again, so that we can safely leave overthinking alone and reset for a day of peace and productivity.
Thoughtful Reflection for your Devotion
Growing in Faith
Today, take a moment to refocus your mind on God’s promises to you in scripture.
Do a quick search and type: Promises from God about _____ (i.e. healing, marriage, work), and let it fuel your prayer for the day.
Today’s Morning Prayer
God, thank you for this beautiful day. I trust you to be God over my situation, and I’m ready to give you my cares. Whatever plan you have for this situation, I accept it, because your word says that you work everything together for my good. I trust your protection and thank you for your peace as you help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
