Gospel Truth: Cast Your Cares on Him

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you have received the Messiah Jesus the Lord, continue to live dependent on Him. For you have been rooted in Him and are being built up and strengthened in the faith, just as you were taught, while you continue to be thankful.

Live dependent on Him.  You are rooted in Him and built up and strengthened in the faith.

Depend on God for Wisdom: James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.

Depend on God for Everything - Proverbs 3:5- 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Depend on God for a fortress and deliverer - Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my stronghold in whom I take refuge, my shield, the glory of my salvation, and my high tower.

Depend on God for power, promises, and provision.  Pray and present your requests to God - Philippians 4:6 Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation, let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

Depend on God for Guidance -Listen to what God says in His Word - Acts 17:11 These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day, they carefully examined the Scriptures to see those things were so.

Psalm 85:8 Let me listen to what God, the Lord, says; for the Lord will promise peace to His people, to His holy ones; may they not return to foolishness.

Live for the Lord - Romans 12:1 Given God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.

2 Corinthians 12:10: that is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for the Messiah's sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong.

Dwell with God: John 15:4 Abide in Me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me.

Knowing you have someone to trust and depend on will calm your spirit.

Cast all your cares - personal, family, present, and future, for yourself and others - Cast all your cares on God.

Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

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