Joy and Strength (Christian life and music)

  Here's the thing about this Scripture.  Most of the time, Christians only quote verse 7.  "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." But we're missing out on how we can get to that point!  We won't cast our worries on God unless we humble ourselves before Him first. "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Hebrews 11:6 We don't give anything to someone that we don't trust, let alone our confidences.  We confide in those whom we trust. Is it possible to cast our cares on Jesus without humbling ourselves first?  I think the previous verse is important to this process, or else it woudn't be there. We come to the Lord because we believe He is Lord.  This takes a humble stance because we are admitting that we are not able to fully get rid of or take care of our anxieties on our own.  Oh there are quick "fixe

  Lyrics to the first verse and chorus to my song, I Believe: Far away from You such a long time Disconnected and confused Lost my direction Almost lost my mind Trying to make it without You     Thought I could find myself a better way     But there is no way without You          I believe that You love me          I believe that You care          I believe that You saved me          From this empty life that was going nowhere          I believe Trying to make your way without God?  Then this song is for you.