I was just having this conversation with my Mama. She says she keeps coming upon studies involving laying things at God's throne and leaving them alone, and not picking them up.
This really resonated with me. I think many of us hesitate to bring the “small things” to God because somewhere along the way we learned to rank our struggles, as if only the dramatic or catastrophic qualify for His attention. Yet Scripture consistently shows a Father who notices sparrows, counts hairs, and listens to sighs we don’t even know how to pray. That kind of attentiveness suggests nothing about us is trivial to Him.
Sometimes the reluctance isn’t theological, it’s relational. If human relationships have taught us that care must be earned or that we shouldn’t “bother” people, we can quietly project that onto God. But Peter’s invitation feels beautifully simple: cast it. Not explain it perfectly. Do not justify it. Just hand it over.
And in my experience, something subtle shifts when we do. The problem may remain, but the weight redistributes. Anxiety loosens its grip because we’re no longer carrying it alone.
So yes, bringing the little things to Him often becomes the doorway to deeper trust. Not because He needs the information, but because we need the relationship.
I'm slowly, jerkily, learning to believe that God cares for me, even if I feel like I don't deserve it.
It’s such an amazing truth. God, show us the depths of your care for us. 🙏❤️🙌
Oh yes!
I was just having this conversation with my Mama. She says she keeps coming upon studies involving laying things at God's throne and leaving them alone, and not picking them up.
That’s exactly how I long to live.
Chris,
This really resonated with me. I think many of us hesitate to bring the “small things” to God because somewhere along the way we learned to rank our struggles, as if only the dramatic or catastrophic qualify for His attention. Yet Scripture consistently shows a Father who notices sparrows, counts hairs, and listens to sighs we don’t even know how to pray. That kind of attentiveness suggests nothing about us is trivial to Him.
Sometimes the reluctance isn’t theological, it’s relational. If human relationships have taught us that care must be earned or that we shouldn’t “bother” people, we can quietly project that onto God. But Peter’s invitation feels beautifully simple: cast it. Not explain it perfectly. Do not justify it. Just hand it over.
And in my experience, something subtle shifts when we do. The problem may remain, but the weight redistributes. Anxiety loosens its grip because we’re no longer carrying it alone.
So yes, bringing the little things to Him often becomes the doorway to deeper trust. Not because He needs the information, but because we need the relationship.
Blessings,
Ze Selassie
So well said, Ze. Thank you!
A wonderful truth! Thanks, Chris!
Absolutely!!