“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee…” — Psalm 55:22 (KJV)

Letting Go Before the Mind Runs Away

Anxiety often begins with a single thought that snowballs into something heavier than we can carry. Catastrophic thinking tries to convince us that danger is everywhere and that we must brace for the worst. But the Lord invites us to lay every burden — imagined or real — at His feet. When we pause, breathe deeply, and welcome His Presence into the moment, the storm inside begins to quiet. He sustains us not by removing every challenge, but by steadying our hearts so fear no longer leads the way.

LORD- I place every anxious thought, every fear, and every overwhelming feeling into Your hands. Teach me to release what I cannot control and to rest in Your sustaining peace. Calm my mind, steady my breath, and fill me with the assurance that You are near. Let Your Presence anchor me when my thoughts try to run ahead. In Jesus name, Amen.

Reflective Question

What anxious thought are you holding today that you can gently place into the Lord’s hands?