Psalm 55:3

It is no secret that the world is broken. Just look around you. But God has set in motion a plan to restore it all -- to bring all creation, including you and me, back into harmony with himself, with each other, and with the whole of his creation.

We know that praying is a commandment, but being told to pray doesn’t automatically birth a love for prayer in anyone. Even if we manage to squeeze prayer time into our busy lives, we may not feel the deeper connection with God that we’re seeking. In this devotional, you will learn simple habits to help you move past this common struggle and discover the life-transforming gift of prayer.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 25 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus faces the first of the challenges of the day on the cross. Betrayal by a friend, abandoned by disciples and a rigged trial – because He prayed first.

Turn Your Cares into Prayers is based on Psalm 55, a deeply moving and honest psalm of lament, where David unburdens his soul to the LORD. As you meditate on this psalm, may you encounter the Lord Jesus, the Burden-Bearer, and cast your burdens on him because he understands you more fully than anyone else ever could. Your shoulders are not strong enough, but his are. He doesn’t get tired or weary. Ever.