Melissa Taylor
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
We were driving home from my mom's house when it happened again. I glanced in my rear view mirror and saw my son Hayden. His eyes were fluttering and his face was pale. I could tell he would be out in a matter of seconds.
My husband stopped the car and I crawled quickly to the back, shouting Hayden's name. His body went limp. Although he was only out for about twenty seconds, it seemed like an hour. This was the third time Hayden had passed out in the last two weeks. I was so scared about his condition. He had some tests scheduled, which hopefully would tell us and the doctors what was going on.
What was causing him to pass out? Would the doctors be able to help him?
The next morning I opened my Bible study book, eager for some time with God. I could not believe my eyes. The title of the lesson was The Great Physician. Immediately I felt a sense of comfort and peace over me. I know the Great Physician well. And I trust Him. At that moment I was no longer worried about Hayden. I knew he was in very capable hands, the mighty hands of the Great Physician. Regardless of what happened, I know the Great Physician had great plans for Hayden, no matter his condition.
The Great Physician is here for all of us. He wants us to come to Him for healing. How stubborn we can be sometimes. I remember once when I was sick. I needed to go to the doctor but didn't feel like making an appointment, passing hours in a waiting room, and spending money on a prescription. I figured I would feel better eventually. I put it off each day until I was so sick I could hardly get out of bed. Finally I went to the doctor. He diagnosed me with strep throat, administered a very painful shot, and I was better within twenty four hours! If only I had gone sooner I would have saved myself a lot of trouble!
The same is true with the Great Physician. How many times do I worry for days or try to solve a problem on my own? When I finally release it to Him, I think, Why didn't I turn it over to Him a long time ago?
God's Word tells us to "cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall" (Psalm 55:22). It also reads, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6).
We aren't supposed to fix ourselves. We aren't supposed to worry and fret. We are supposed to "cast" and "present." Cast our cares and burdens to God, and present our requests to Him. When we do what His Word tells us to do, we can then experience peace and comfort (Philippians 4:7).
I'm happy to report that Hayden is fine. I can hear him in the next room right now talking and laughing with his little sister. I'm so thankful for the laughter. I'm so thankful for the Great Physician who has given me a peace so that I can enjoy the laughter.
Dear Lord, in our lives there will be times of trial and fear. Remind us to cast our cares and present our requests to You, and leave them there. Thank You for the peace only You can give. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Do you know the Great Physician?
Little Blessings from a Big God: Finding More of God through the Lives of Your Children by Michelle Medlock Adams
Walk with Me Today, Lord: Inspiring Devotions for Women by Emilie Barnes
Visit Melissa's blog
Application Steps:
The next time you find yourself carrying more than you can handle, cast and present.
Reflections:
When was the last time I asked the Great Physician for help?
Is there a burden I am carrying that I need to give up?
Power Verses:
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." (NIV)
Matthew 6:34, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own." (NIV)
© 2009 by Melissa Taylor. All rights reserved.
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
We were driving home from my mom's house when it happened again. I glanced in my rear view mirror and saw my son Hayden. His eyes were fluttering and his face was pale. I could tell he would be out in a matter of seconds.
My husband stopped the car and I crawled quickly to the back, shouting Hayden's name. His body went limp. Although he was only out for about twenty seconds, it seemed like an hour. This was the third time Hayden had passed out in the last two weeks. I was so scared about his condition. He had some tests scheduled, which hopefully would tell us and the doctors what was going on.
What was causing him to pass out? Would the doctors be able to help him?
The next morning I opened my Bible study book, eager for some time with God. I could not believe my eyes. The title of the lesson was The Great Physician. Immediately I felt a sense of comfort and peace over me. I know the Great Physician well. And I trust Him. At that moment I was no longer worried about Hayden. I knew he was in very capable hands, the mighty hands of the Great Physician. Regardless of what happened, I know the Great Physician had great plans for Hayden, no matter his condition.
The Great Physician is here for all of us. He wants us to come to Him for healing. How stubborn we can be sometimes. I remember once when I was sick. I needed to go to the doctor but didn't feel like making an appointment, passing hours in a waiting room, and spending money on a prescription. I figured I would feel better eventually. I put it off each day until I was so sick I could hardly get out of bed. Finally I went to the doctor. He diagnosed me with strep throat, administered a very painful shot, and I was better within twenty four hours! If only I had gone sooner I would have saved myself a lot of trouble!
The same is true with the Great Physician. How many times do I worry for days or try to solve a problem on my own? When I finally release it to Him, I think, Why didn't I turn it over to Him a long time ago?
God's Word tells us to "cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall" (Psalm 55:22). It also reads, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6).
We aren't supposed to fix ourselves. We aren't supposed to worry and fret. We are supposed to "cast" and "present." Cast our cares and burdens to God, and present our requests to Him. When we do what His Word tells us to do, we can then experience peace and comfort (Philippians 4:7).
I'm happy to report that Hayden is fine. I can hear him in the next room right now talking and laughing with his little sister. I'm so thankful for the laughter. I'm so thankful for the Great Physician who has given me a peace so that I can enjoy the laughter.
Dear Lord, in our lives there will be times of trial and fear. Remind us to cast our cares and present our requests to You, and leave them there. Thank You for the peace only You can give. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Do you know the Great Physician?
Little Blessings from a Big God: Finding More of God through the Lives of Your Children by Michelle Medlock Adams
Walk with Me Today, Lord: Inspiring Devotions for Women by Emilie Barnes
Visit Melissa's blog
Application Steps:
The next time you find yourself carrying more than you can handle, cast and present.
Reflections:
When was the last time I asked the Great Physician for help?
Is there a burden I am carrying that I need to give up?
Power Verses:
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." (NIV)
Matthew 6:34, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own." (NIV)
© 2009 by Melissa Taylor. All rights reserved.
Labels: God's Perspective, Overcoming Fear, Parenting, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Waiting On God, Walking in Faith
8 Comments:
What a great reminder that He is in control! Mathew 6:34 is my favourite verse - I have it posted at my computer at work, but I need to post it to my heart! ~ April
Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks!
it is 7am i have not slept months at least not through a full night
sleep. It has been very hard and we are at the end of our situation and i have been in prayer everyday every second of my life and i have
put the matter in our Gods hands i have a lot of faith that God will make everything alright but it has been a long time 10 months to be exact i owe my rekindling of my faith to a friend of mine who invited me to prverbs31 women gathering, by her reaching out to me and actually taking me out once again i have been able to walk in faith. Your message nailed it. now all i need is to allow God to be my judge and realize and know he has a plan for all of us and he has special plans for me. I will forever be grateful to my friend for she cared so very much to bring me with her and she had no idea how much this has changed my life and how i am walking in faith once again. Thank you for sharing your story it is exactly what i needed to hear and through you he has answered my prayers.
What a great relief it is that we can cast our burdens on the Lord and He will take care of them. We don't have to fix things ourselves. Praise His Name. I can never be reminded of this enough. I am learning to cast those burdens and then REST, RELAX knowing that He is taking care of things. Thanks for this great reminder.
God has used you to verify the thoughts I had last night. We don't have the money to get our son in rehab. He has gone thru detox, is doing great, gained 18 lbs, but he definitely needs this, and at first would not agree to it. He has changed his mind, they can get him in on Mon. What a MOTHER'S Day present!!! The money is the problem,such a little problem for our God. He will provide!
Precious Melissa <>< I am so glad we met at the Grace retreat and I will pray for you and Hayden ><> I am praying for you and your sweet Mom also <><
God is with you <><
I am thankful for God's timing and His love and His power in His Word <>< You are hidden with Christ in God <><
Thank you Mellissa for the devotion reminding me I don't have to fix things, God will. Thank you Lord for being their always
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Thank you so much. You are such a gift to me (and to all of us). Thank you for sharing your talents, and helping me to apply God's word to my life.
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