Are you lying awake at 3am with your mind racing through endless worry loops about things you cannot control? You're not alone. That familiar gnawing anxiety that steals your sleep and leaves you exhausted before the day even begins is more than just a feeling. It's a signal that something deeper needs to shift.

In this episode, I share an AI-generated deep dive into Day 2 of my 21-day devotional "Courage to Believe," focusing on the powerful biblical instruction found in 1 Peter 5:7: "

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

I share a compelling story of living in Brooklyn as a single mom and how I broke free from sleepless nights of paralyzing fear. We also explore the crucial difference between passively giving your worries away and actively casting them with force and finality.

What You'll Discover in This Episode

The original Greek word for "cast" reveals why gentle surrender isn't enough and why the force behind your release determines whether you'll truly find peace or keep retrieving those burdens five minutes later.

We examine how worry functions as more than just an emotion. That it's actually a statement about who we believe is better equipped to handle our circumstances. This perspective shift changes everything about how we approach anxiety.

Practical Steps You Can Take Today

This isn't just a theological discussion. it's a roadmap for breaking free from the exhausting cycle of worry. You'll learn:

1. How to identify and name specific anxieties so you can actually release them
2. The power of writing down your worries as preparation for casting them away
3. Why certain scripture passages serve as mental anchors after you've thrown your burdens
4. How affirmations replace the fear narrative with declarations of trust
5. The ongoing practice of choosing not to retrieve what you've already released

"By refusing to cast the burden or by taking it back, we're basically claiming we're more competent than the divine power we're supposed to be yielding to."

Your Challenge This Week

What's that one fear you're still holding onto—the one that feels too big, too real, or too overwhelming to truly release? This episode will help you identify it, write it down, and apply the force needed to walk away from that burden once and for all.

Peace isn't just about feeling better—it's about aligning yourself with a larger story of triumph that's already been written. Ready to step out of your private battle and into that guaranteed victory?

Download my free infographic to help you visualize the transformation for worry to peace.

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