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An Excerpt from a Spurgeon Devotional

Casting all your care upon Him--for He cares for you!   1 Peter 5:7
O child of suffering--be patient! God has not overlooked you in His providence. He who is the feeder of sparrows--will also furnish you with what you need. Do not sit down in despair.
There is One who cares for you!
  • His all-seeing eye is fixed on you!
  • His all-loving heart beats with pity for your woe!
  • His omnipotent hand shall yet bring you the needed help!
  • The darkest cloud--shall scatter itself in showers of mercy.
  • The blackest gloom--shall give place to the morning light.
If you are one of His family--He will bind up your wounds, and heal your broken heart. Do not doubt His grace, because of your troubles--but believe that He loves you as much in seasons of distress--as in times of happiness. What a serene and quiet life might you lead--if you would leave providing--to the God of providence!

If God cares for you--why need you care also? Can you trust Him for your soul--and not for your body? He has never refused to bear your burdens--He has never fainted under their weight. Come, then, soul! Be done with fretful worry--and leave all your concerns in the hand of your gracious God!
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