Childrens Sermon Service

Hi, kids! Who can tell me what it means to cast something? (see if anyone can tell you) Casting is the same as throwing. (hold up your fishing rod and reel) People cast when they fish. When you fish, you have to get your hook way out into the water. To do this, you bring back the rod over your shoulder (demonstrate as you speak), whip it forward and cast the hook away from you. (if there's space, show them what casting looks like) Most people use the word "cast" when they are talking about throwing something a great distance or when they are trying to get rid of something.

In today's lesson we are encouraged to cast all our anxieties on God. We are told to throw all our concerns, fears and nervousness into God's hands. The writer, Peter, says that God loves us and will take care of us. We should trust God and believe that he will take care of all our concerns. Think about what Peter is really saying to us. Throw your worries as far away from you as you can. Don't hold onto them -- get rid of them. Send them away. God doesn't want you to be bogged down by your troubles, so he has offered to carry them for you. Let him have them. Let your problems belong to God.

So how can you do that? The first thing you should do is pray. The next time you are concerned about something, talk to God about your worries. Ask him to help you deal with the things that are troubling you. He doesn't want you to be scared or worried any more than you do. Then, after you ask him, trust him to help you. Believe that God has heard your prayer and is waiting to give you what you need.

Prayer: God, help us learn to cast our cares on you. Amen.