April's Theme: Purpose is Possible

…For I know he cares for me

Has your heart been carrying around unnecessary burdens and anxieties? First Timothy 1:1 tells us that Jesus Christ is our hope. If you are troubled by worries or fear, you should ask yourself the same question that David rebuked his burdened heart within Psalm 43:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? Don’t be cast down and lose hope! Paul said that Jesus Christ is the hope of your glory (Colossians 1:27). Focus your thoughts upon Him, and He will keep your heart in “perfect peace.”

Psalm 16:7-11 gives you a beautiful prescription showing how you can unburden your heart:

I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons. ⁸ I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved [troubled]. ⁹ Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope. ¹⁰ For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. ¹¹ You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Unburden your heart today: CAST ALL your cares on Him!