3/23/25 Sermon. Stacy Long-Cast Your Cares

In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine our hearts and truly embrace vulnerability in our faith journey. The central theme revolves around 1 Peter 5:6-7, reminding us to 'humble ourselves under God's mighty hand' and 'cast all our anxieties on Him.' But this isn't just about personal relief - it's about creating a culture of trust and openness within the body of Christ. We're called to clothe ourselves with humility towards one another, recognizing that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. This humility isn't about making ourselves less, but about being honest and vulnerable with each other and with God. As we do this, we create space for God to work in powerful ways, washing us clean and transforming us into the radiant bride of Christ. The message draws fascinating parallels between our reluctance to be vulnerable and our resistance to God's cleansing work, urging us to 'get naked' spiritually so that we can truly be washed and healed. This call to vulnerability and mutual submission is not just theoretical - it's a practical pathway to experiencing the fullness of God's love and grace in our lives and communities.