What can you do when you feel anxious about your life and business? Seek comfort in God's word. Open your heart and ears for the Holy Spirit to speak to you.

We all experience anxiety from time to time, some more so than others. But the question is, what do you do when you feel anxiety? The simple, yet not so simple, answer is to cast your anxiety on Him. But what does that mean? How can you feel true relief from anxiety symptoms? If you are an entrepreneur who is experiencing signs of anxiety due to the stress of building a business, you will love the simplicity of using scripture to navigate it.

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast your anxiety on Him.

If you've ever typed "What do you do when you feel anxiety into your Google search bar, you will appreciate this verse. The King James Version states, "Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. In the NIV Bible, 1 Peter 5, verse 7 reads, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

The word cast comes from the Greek word epiripto. This is a compound word. Epi means upon or on top of something. Ripto means to throw or hurl something with great force.

The word care is the Greek word merimna, which means anxiety. Merimna can also refer to hardships you are experiencing, complicated or unpleasant circumstances, turmoil, or trouble. These unpleasant experiences can be with your health, finances, relationships, or business.

Casting your anxiety on Him (or your cares) means that you can give all your worries, anxieties, or troubles to Jesus. Nothing is too great or too small for Him. He wants you to bring everything to Him because He cares for you.

The KJV word careth comes from the Greek word Melei. Melei means to be aware, concerned, thoughtful, and to give meticulous attention to something or someone. Therefore, 1 Peter 5:7 assures us that Christ pays special, meticulous attention to us. He knows about and sees everything we experience and feel and wants us to lay it all at His feet.

Satan will scheme and try to convince you that your problems don't matter to God. He will tell you not to bother praying. But he has no power or authority over you. He cannot interfere with Christ's incredible love and attention for you. Christ wants you to cast your burdens on Him. Trust Him, yield your concerns, and watch as he works in your life.

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