When I first learned to cast my cares on the Lord, I was down in south Texas preaching a meeting that nobody was coming to. I’m telling you, people were staying away from that meeting by the thousands; and after a service or two with just the preacher, one or two others and me in attendance, I was starting to sweat it. But the Lord said, « Cast that care on Me, » so I did.

I started walking around grinning and whistling. I told the devil, « I’m not going to frown or have one worried thought. I came here to preach and that’s what I’m going to do, and it’s God’s business whether anyone shows up or not. I couldn’t care less! »

I went around so happy I felt downright foolish. The devil said, « What’s the matter with you? Don’t you even have sense enough to worry over something like this? » I suppose people were saying, « I guess he’s too dumb to worry. I think it’s because he’s never been to seminary. He can’t tell a landslide from a flop. »

But I told the Lord, « I have my care rolled over on You, and if nobody shows up but that one dear old woman, she’s going to be the most preached-up old woman in the state of Texas because I’m going to preach just the same as if there were a crowd. »

I didn’t realize then what was happening, but that carefreeness put me in a non-compromising position with the devil. He couldn’t get to me anymore. He couldn’t get me in fear and unbelief anymore. He couldn’t pressure me and get me to compromise because I didn’t care. I’d given all my care to God!

Are you ready to be free of care? If you are, just make this confession of faith:

I’m a believer. I’m not a doubter. The Word works in me; and at this moment, I humble myself under the mighty hand of God. I cast all my care over on Him. From this moment forward, I refuse to worry. Instead, I will pray. I will use my faith and believe, and He’ll exalt me over the problem and over the devil. For I belong to Jesus and He cares for me!