The cares of life - and how to manage them. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. We all have CARES: suffering, fear, pain. Cares for family, finances, the future, for health. Every care that you are carrying is in this verse. Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 1 Peter says that at times it IS God's will, even for the faithful, to have trials. God's will is being worked out, for HIS glory, and for YOUR good. Our suffering can be "according to the will of God" (1 Peter 3:17 & 4:19). God's will can mean His beloved ones are placed in a "fiery trial". One reason for our troubles can be REFINING. Job 23:10 But HE knoweth the way that I take: when HE hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. God gives us a lesson in every trial. God works as a refiner, burning the dross, so that we can come forth as pure gold. 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you... God has His reasons. The believer can by faith "rejoice" in the midst of trial. 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. God’s "glory" will be revealed - 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. God can turn our tragedies into triumphs. Like the gold tried in the furnace - the Lord strengthens and enriches our faith in suffering. Trials are part of God’s training - to help us learn and grow. He has a purpose; you are under His training. We can - by faith - commit our way to Him. He has promised to sustain us. The Lord is actively working behind the scenes. We can know GOD’S CONTROL. God promises us that "all things work together for good to them that love God" Romans 8:28. He is faithful. He is with us in the time of trial and testing. God is working in our trial. We can know GOD’S COMFORT - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 God comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. He can comfort, strengthen, and help you, in your need. We can know GOD’S CARE. He waits to take all your cares - He knows of our troubles and is touched by them. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, therefore will we not fear. He never leaves us, but is with us - in the fire - to help us through. He brings us victory in the midst of hardship. So ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhXTy3JAm8

The Lord Jesus tells of two builders - two foundations. All of us are like a builder, constructing our own house. In Matthew 7, the wise builder built upon a rock. The storms came, and that house stood firm. He took the effort to dig deep and establish a solid base. The foolish builder didn't bother about the foundation and built upon sand. When storms hit, the house fell with a great crash. Ultimately, it's a choice of two worldviews: Rock and Sand. We can either build our lives on the firm foundation of God's Word or the shifting sands of worldly values. A worldview is like a lens through which we see and interpret the world. It influences our beliefs, values, and actions. Our worldview is influenced by our personal beliefs and experiences. Sometimes, we adopt certain beliefs without critically evaluating their alignment with God's truth. The Bible is our guide for understanding reality, determining what is true, good, and important in life. By aligning our worldview with God's Word, we can build a solid foundation which will sustain us through life's trials. If we build our lives on the shifting sands of worldly values and self-centered desires, we will lack the deep-rooted faith that enables us to face life’s storms. A biblical worldview provides godly wisdom and the transformative power of God's grace. We can live with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment, knowing that we are firmly anchored in the unchanging and reliable truth of God. The Bible is centred on our Lord Jesus. It reveals the heart and mind of God, His plan for humanity, and the redemption found in Christ. Our worldview shapes how we approach life's key questions: Does God exist? How did everything begin? Who am I? Why am I here? Am I living a good life? What happens after I die? Humanism claims truth is relative, people make up their beliefs as they go along. Christian theism believes in objective truth. God desires His church not to conform to the world's standards but to influence the world positively. Understanding the times, like the men from the tribe of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12:32, empowers us to know - and do - God's will in our current context. The worldview of naturalism says we are products of random acts of nature, without any real purpose. It points to our lack of respect for nature as a problem and proposes saving the world through ecology and conservation. In contrast, in the Christian worldview, we are God's creation, made in His image, with a divine purpose. The root problem of the world is sin, and the solution lies in God's redemption through Christ. One day, He will restore creation to its perfect state. Embracing a biblical worldview allows us to build our lives on a solid foundation—the truth found in God's Word and the salvation in Christ. Proverbs 23:7 says, as a man thinks in his heart, so is he; our thoughts govern our actions, beliefs, convictions, and the life choices we make. There are only two main competing worldviews: the rock and the sand. The rock represents a biblical worldview, where God, purpose, and truth are central. The sand symbolises a non-Christian worldview, without a solid foundation, and leading to emptiness and hopelessness. The non-Christian worldview treats truth as subjective, God is disregarded, and morality is relative. The biblical worldview is centred on God, provides a solid foundation, and explains the truth about sin, suffering, and the purpose of life. It offers hope and salvation in Christ. A biblical worldview calls us to be holy and whole, knowing the Saviour, and finding completeness in Him. The Bible is inspired by God - it is a trustworthy source of truth that guides and explains life. A Biblical worldview embraces God’s truth, and submits to God's authority. When we build our lives on the Rock, we gain a wonderful relationship with God. As we recognise God as our Creator it brings clarity and meaning. Knowing that we are created in God's image allows us to understand our gender and human interactions properly. Marriage and family are sacred institutions, established by God from the beginning. On the Rock side, we know what sin is - the underlying cause of brokenness in our world, separating us from God and leading to moral decay. Conversely, the god-neglecting life - on the sand side - is without hope, direction, authority, and is essentially meaningless. There's no law, right, or wrong; it's all unclear. God created humanity in His image. We possess an eternal soul and spirit. God created male and female, revealing His intention for mankind – his design for biblical manhood and womanhood. God provides guidance on how men and women should live, by His moral standards. The ultimate purpose of our lives is to glorify God, and this should be the measure for all our decisions, actions, and choices. As we trust in God and build our lives on the Rock - His Word, we find a sure foundation, a firm footing, and a clear worldview. We can know Him personally. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZjkCJqISlQ