In my devotion today, Casting Your Cares, I ask this question…
“What’s the point of giving my burden to God in the first place if he wasn’t going to make it all go away?”
Have you ever asked yourself that same question? In reality, what you and I are wondering is, How do I pick of the pieces when the cookie crumbles? David wondered the same thing. He worded the question this way.
“When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?” (Ps 11:3,4).
David asks this question as if he knows the very concern of our hearts. He seems to understand that even Believers are constantly battling for the reassurance of hope. Surprisingly, David doesn’t provide us with an answer. Instead, he reminds us of God’s sovereignty.
“The LORD is in his holy temple; the Lord sits on his throne in heaven.”
When life seems hopeless, we can rest in this truth. God is in control. He cares. I am not forgotten. I have not escaped His attention. God knows where I am and He knows my struggles. These truths feed our faith during unfaithful times.
If you’re facing adversity of some sort, God may not have caused it but He has allowed it. Not for your harm, but for your good and mine.
For example, when someone says something that hurts my feelings, I know that they couldn’t have done so unless God allowed it. And because God is love and everything He does comes from love, I can be certain that what may be meant for evil, God will use it for my good—to make me stronger, kinder, aware, … Whatever the work God is doing, it’s a good work.
Whether turbulent times are brought on by an unexpected illness, a strained marriage, a bad choice or some other challenge, knowing God is in control provides peace under pressure. You may have lost hope, but the God of all hope has not lost you. He’s aware of your circumstances and He’s allowed them for one reason—to give you more—more of Him, more patience, more faith, more love and compassion for others, a simpler life, or a better life. Whatever the “more” may be, rest in Him who loves you too much to leave you the way you are. In fact, every time your cookie crumbles, God is picking up the pieces and remaking you into something far better than you were before.
If you’re seeking an untroubled heart, hold on to this promise: “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
Micca Campbell–Helping Women Live Carefree in God’s Care
angelfaith21 says
Micca, Wow-talk about a word in season! I am a wife of an unbelieving husband who is absolutely in love with my savior. I am raising 2 beautiful daughters (4 and 6) as a "spiritually single mom". My marriage is not one founded on Christ, which makes much of it difficult. Thank you so much for your blog and devotional as it has truly been a blessing to me! Thank you so much for today's devotional, God has truly used it as a divine word in season for me! Thank you very much!
mckeefamily03 says
What a blessing this was this morning! Thank you! TO wake up and be encouraged in this area was much needed this morning. These words spoke powerfully in my heart this morning… thank you for being obedient and sharing! God Bless! Email: tracimckee0712@gmail.com
Jennifer says
Exactly what I needed to hear this morning…thank you so much. My husband and I are struggling with the decision before us: whether to leave some of our extended family behind and move clear across the country to join different members of our extended family. With five children to care for, we feel tremendous pressure to make the right decision. Thank you so much! gwenivere109@gmail.com
ROSHNI says
Thank you so much for your encouraging words, yes there are times when I asked the same question, thank you for reminding that our God is always there making the crooked paths staright and He paints the whole picture. Thank you and God bless you and your ministry
ROSHNI says
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Colleen says
AMEN!
Thank you for your encouraging words.
-Colleen
VaGeyers@aol.com
Carol! says
Thank you so much for you reading this morning! Your encouraging words were just what i needed today. I am going through some troubled times right now but i am learning to put my trust back into God. God has truly blessed me in my life and i am so sorry i took the things he has given me for granted for soo long. I am very lucky to have god back in my life again and thank you so much again for your encouraging words!
Jill says
Micca, thanks for your words this morning. As for a prayer request – I'd appreciate prayers for my mom, Judy. She had her replaced Weds. – surgery went well, but the Dr. has some other concerns, which in turn leads me to have some concerns. Primarily her heart condition, the spiritual one! With all of this talk I've been reminded of the urgency there is to share Christ – none of us are guaraunted tomorrow. Please pray for me as well and again thanks for reminding me to simply trust the ONE who is in control!! Blessings to you today, Jill
safe says
thank you Micca for this devotion. It is one that will help me continue to grow in my walk with the Lord. it gave me much encouragement to see all my "problems" from the perspective that God IS in control, and to turn to Him when my understanding of circumstances is confusing., thanks again, Debbie
dlgenua@gmail.com
L says
Thank you Micca. I so needed to read this today. In the past when God did not answer my prayers the way I thought they should be resolved, I pulled away from Him. Today with the struggles going on in my life, He is teaching me to look for Him in all circumstances and to trust Him. These struggles are drawing me closer to Him and making me more dependent on Him than on my way of doing things, for I realize how lost I am without Him. Thank you for reminding me that He is in control and can be trusted.
vickisherbert says
Micca, Thanks for this timely encouragement! I find myself laying my cares at the foot of the cross, and then, as you wrote, when God's answers or solutions don't come in a timely fashion (according to me!) I snatch them right back and worry over them some more. Staying in the Word is the only way to peace! Blessings to you as you pray for readers this weekend. email: vickisherbert@gmail.com
L says
ps my email is lwood4him@bellsouth.net
Kim says
Would appreciate your prayers for my unbelieving husband. Have been praying for him for over 18 years now. My heart knows that God is in control, but sometimes its so hard to remember.
kimwhite62@gmail.com
Crystal says
Micca, this really hit home this morning. Yesterday, I received a phone call from Financial Aid at the university where I am a student working on my Masters. I had decided to take an undergraduate course to help cement whether I wanted to go to Law School or become a Paralegal. This was approved by everyone at the school, class started, I was at peace with the decision to become a Paralegal, and all seemed to be going according to plan. Unfortunately, though, Financial Aid determined that I can take this course, but with no financial aid whatsoever. As a full time student, I rely on aid, and as such, I cannot take this course. I must take a Graduate lit course. Financial Aid also waited until after the last day to enroll in classes to notify me, so I have to have a lot of strings pulled in order to get into another course. I have reached my breaking point. I am placing all my faith and cares into God's hands because I cannot fix this. I know that He has the perfect will for this situation, and that this is an attack of the enemy to prevent me from finding peace. Please pray that God's will in this situation is seen by me through this. It seems a minor blow to some, but this is big to me. I'm already on my knees with God in other areas, so this is one that just leveled me.
Thank you for writing this devotion on this day. It seems that God always knows what His children need to hear, and exactly when they need to hear it. I hope that everyone reading it is blessed and led to follow your lead in laying everything at the feet of our Lord. It truly is the only thing that makes sense, yet we never seem to do it. We sure are stubborn, aren't we?
Be blessed!
Crystal Baker
momto3ltlgrlz@gmail.com
Janice says
Micca, you are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your devotional this morning. I really needed it. I needed to be reminded that God is bringing something good out of the situation my husband and I are in. God is still on the throne…
Roberta L. says
Please pray that my daughter will desire to communicate more with me and allow me to be more of a part of her life.
Thanks,
Roberta
Roberta L. says
Whoops! I forgot to leave my email address, so I can win your wonderful book!
It's angellady00@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Roberta
mizzbrizz says
Micca, I just came out of a meeting with my entire company led by my CEO. We're going through very tough times right now and this was his address to us to keep the faith. I was dismayed at the way the meeting was conducted and had a grumbling heart and went straight to my office so I didn't share it. These last few months since my divorce was final have been tough–financially and spiritually–and the weight of it has been wearing on me these last few weeks. I have been asking God where He is in all this when I am calling out to him. When I got my Proverbs 31 Ministry email today it was his answer delivered through you. So, I came out here to check your blog and it was further reinforced as to where He is. Now, I see my cookie crumbs in His hand forming something new and better; I see his large canvas with my whole life splashed on it and lots of white spots left. While He knows what I will do, it is not yet ready for me to see. Thank you for sharing His love!
Heather
KELLY W says
Micca, once again it is as if you are speaking directly to me! the past year has been tough with my husband being unemployed, really tough! The first 6 mos. I continually rememberd that prayer and that verse in the Bible, but a year later I have started asking God…When will things change? I, like everyone else, need to see some sign that God is working in our lives. Prayers, we need prayers. Thank you for all you do and I would love to win your book. The timing seems perfect!
kella1953@aol.com
Holly says
Thank you for your blog! It is always an inspiring read and speaks on my level every time!
holly.hubble@gmail.com
ShawnMarie says
Micca,
Your devotion Casting your Cares, really encouraged me this morning. I just lost my husband two weeks ago, we were married for 17 years and have four beautiful children. He was only 42 and I am 40. He lived a full life devoted to our Savior so I know he is in his presence. As I was just cleaning some of his things out, I began to be concrened about so many things esp. my children. I then took a break to do some other things and got on the computer to read the devotion. I know the Lord is with me and my children and we will be in his care always. I must admit though I am challenged in the process of this time in my life. Thanks for being led by the Lord, I really enjoy Proverbs 31 Ministry.
Jeanies Heavenly Treasures says
Micca,
What an Awesome devo today! I needed it again! I also needed this message to pass it along to family member who is going through tragic times.I have your book and love it so much! It is truly a blessing! Just like you!
fazeone says
Thank you for your devotion today. I have been battling worry all my life and I am so tired. The faith in my head has not made it down to my heart I guess. Please pray for me that God would do a miracle in my heart and that I would be able to let go of my worries and make the choice to give them to God. When I worry I think I feel like I am doing something to help the situation when really I am only hurting myself. Thanks….my email is fazeone@live.ca
Jess says
thank you so much for such a blessed message this! God is SOOO good and I needed to be reminded this morning that He has me in the palm of His hand and I need not worry or snatch back the burdens I've surrendered. Would you please pray for my husbands salvation and restoration of our marriage; he left 11 months ago and has started an entirely new life; I fully believe as you stated "what man intended for evil, God will use for good" gen. 50:20; I truely desire reconcilation and am waiting patiently as He reveals His perfect will in His perfect timing.
God Bless! Jess
jessrwatson@gmail.com
Lulu says
My sister in Christ, this is exactly what is going on in my life at this moment. My heart so earnestly wants to be patient for the Lords time in everything. Part of me sometimes has this question of which you talk about today. I must remain faithful and even though at times I don't unerstand the why, may He bless me with being ok with that, I don't need to understand the why because he is in control and he doesn't allow things to happen to forsake me!
Please pray for us, pray for my soon ex husband to be to be touched by His everlasting love to begin his healing. Pray for my children, for the Lord to guard their hearts and show them His way. For me to know how to hear HIm, to know to recognize His will and to help me be obedient. All my heart wants to do is please Him and glorify Him!!!!
pauline says
This was just so good to read… Thank you for the words, Micca, and thank God for the message!
madrecitaof6@gmail.com
Life, or Something Like It says
love your posts micca!
Carrie says
What an awesome word. Just hearing how God allows us to hear these things and walk through hard times so we can grows so peace giving.
its enough to be aware of the walls we build to not hear God. Thank you so much
Carriemac5@gmail.com
Carol says
Thank you for these encouraging words. Words I need to see, to absorb in my mind to remind me that God is with me. I have felt that way, wondering if I've been forgotten. I know in my heart I haven't, but the mind does play tricks on me. Thank so, so much.
taxzcab@gmail.com
Paige says
Thanks for sharing your heart. A message I needed to hear today.
palanier117@gmail.com
Julie says
Micca,
Thank you so much for your devotion today. I so struggle with "casting my cares on Him". I may give it to him but I end up wanting to take it back.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us…it means a lot!
dreamwalking123@aol.com
Digging for Pearls says
Micca,
Thanks for your devotion on P31 today. I needed to hear it. I was frustrated after returning home after my doctor appointment. I was hoping we could move forward in the treatment of my foot issues, but I'm in a 'wait' pattern. Not the easiest place to be in, but it's where God has me right now. Thanks for the reminder that God isn't surprised by it. I know (knew) that, but lost sight of it.
Blessings,
Jodie
Terrilynn says
I'm glad I came by here today. Not just because your message is so timely for me, but because in coming here I got to read through the comments and see that these words are timely for so many other women as well. I have prayed for all of you!
Thank you Micca. I know you make God proud. 🙂
SaraE says
Micca, your blog and devotion today were exactly what I needed. Our family has been through so many changes, challenges, and struggles recently and I am having a hard time finding peace in our current circumstances. Your words were such a welcome reminder to search for the Voice of Truth instead of giving in to my overwhelming emotions. God is so good and so full of love – all glory be to him. thank you so much.
May He bless you abundantly,
Sara
saelrod@hotmail.com
Marcie says
Thank you so much for your word today Micca!
I too am finding myself overwhelmed, particularly with the current state of our finances (or lack thereof…).
I keep getting consumed by worry, anxiety, and severe depression. Still, I am fighting to hold on and press through, so again, thank you for your word.
There may not be a quick fix response from the Lord, but He is always faithful! Thanks for reminding me of that today.
Crystal says
Micca, Thank you for the truth in your message. Sometimes it's hard to understand the circumstances, but God is there, and He is working on me in those circumstances. I needed that reminder.
Heidi says
Thank you for your encouraging words. I am dealing with the grief of losing three babies to miscarriage. It has been a very rocky road for me. I would love to read your book. I know it is what I need to work on trusting God completely, even when the cookie crumbles. heidi@heidiharp.com
Lynn says
Thanks for the offer of prayers. We just returned home from a visitation. Our dear family friends' 24 year old daughter Brooke was fatally injured in a car accident. Please pray for the extended family & especially for her father Russ.
Rita says
Thank you for your ministry. My prayer is to find one or two women who I could have a genuine friendship with.
rita.white@yahoo.com
Ms. Piggy says
Micca, After reading the devotional messages, It seems I am always writing my comments through tears and amens. What a powerful message! I cut and pasted pieces of this blog and sent it to a friend who is battleling colon cancer at age 35. Her faith has been shattered and she is questioning "Why is God leaving my children without a mother?" This message just lets me know, again, that He IS in control and always on time when you need Him. God bless you for your obedience and dedication.
Colleen says
Micca, I sat down to write this morning on the very topic you wrote about. It started as a letter to my husband. It was he who, years ago, taught me about faith and trust. And now he seems to wallow in the misery of financial concerns. He goes through life feeling like life is just waiting to kick him in the backside.
I want him to know the peace I've found in Jesus. I have been through so many trials in my life, and you're right that God will use these painful events in our lives to mold and shape us, if we are willing. Our hearts must be tuned to God to hear what He is trying to say to us. If we are so focused on our misery that we close our ears to Him, we will be stuck where we are and not develop the growth that He plans for us.
My prayer would be to please pray for my husband to truly "cast his cares" upon the Lord, and trust in Him. Thank you for your heartfelt words. Thank you for your prayers.
Donna says
We need to trust God in all situations. Thank you for your timely devotion.
McGuires says
Such encouraging words and what I needed to hear. My husband and I have been trying to start a family for over a year now. We have experienced three pregnanies this year and all have ended in a miscarriage. Your words are reminders that God is in control, He loves me, and that He, and only He, can supply my needs and desires. The cookie seems like it is in a million pieces right now, but I am putting my faith and hope in God that one day He will make it whole again! Please pray for peace and understanding for my husband and I. Thank you!
McGuires says
Such encouraging words and what I needed to hear. My husband and I have been trying to start a family for over a year now. We have experienced three pregnanies this year and all have ended in a miscarriage. Your words are reminders that God is in control, He loves me, and that He, and only He, can supply my needs and desires. The cookie seems like it is in a million pieces right now, but I am putting my faith and hope in God that one day He will make it whole again! Please pray for peace and understanding for my husband and I. Thank you! (keri_mar@yahoo.com)
kbrewbaker517 says
This devotional really spoke to my heart. My boyfriend of 4 years has requested we take some time apart to figure out if he wants to continue the relationship or not. I feel just like you, Micca, I cast my cares on God and feel renewed and comforted. Then as time passes and nothing seems to change, I begin to worry and try to find ways to "fix" the situation. I am having such a hard time trusting God, but I am praying hard, and reminding myself that trying to handle this on my own is not the answer. It is comforting to know others struggle with this issue as well. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Jessica Kirkland says
My cookie has been crumbling for a couple of years now. Food allergies, endometriosis, complications from a triplet pregnancy have left my body in shreds. I've spent 4 years now bouncing back and forth from doctors. I am 100% better than I was…but still not living a "normal" healthy life. It's an exhausting balancing act of what to eat, what not to eat, battling chronic pain even on a "good day." This week I am tired, but I know God has allowed me to go through this. So, I keep holding on. Some days that is all that can be done is to hold on and pray.
Jen Sain says
That spoke right to my heart! My husband and I are currently having some difficulty trying to get pregnant. We have two beautiful children, but obviously are trying to enlarge our family. Today I was able to hear, through your devotion, that though things may not be happening on my time God has my Good, according to his plans, in mind for my family and me. Thank you!
jsain4343@hotmail.com
Erika Morris says
I so much needed to read and hear that – I was just having this conversation with my husband – I cant see why right now but I am praying I will leave the things that I am troubled about at his feet and trust in him! Thank you so much for being used by HIM to write.
Erika Morris
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