Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

My sister baked a large cookie for each of her granddaughters’ teammates when they reached the state soccer finals. Each State of Texas cookie featured the girl’s jersey number in bright blue frosting. What a labor-intensive way to express Christian caring! Although a giant cookie couldn’t dry the tears that accompanied a second-place finish (after multiple overtime penalty kicks!), each player felt that someone cared. During the holidays, we have many opportunities to show care for others. But it’s often the little things, like a personalized cookie, that become more significant as time passes. “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s words are memorable. Jesus arrived in Bethlehem wrapped in God’s loving care. What a blessing that our Heavenly Father also welcomes us as His children.

Mary Manz Simon
Ft. Myers, FL

Heavenly Father, during this busy season, may caring for others include those whom I love the most. Amen.

Reflect: In what ways will you help others feel cared for during these next few weeks?

Read: 1 Peter 5:7 and Philippians 2:4