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14 Bible Verses for Worry About the Future
The future feels like a threat when you face it alone. But God is already there, His plans for you are good, and He gives grace one day at a time.
What the Bible says about worry about the future
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”
Matthew 6:34
Tomorrow's weight is not yours to carry today. Grace comes daily.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace... to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 29:11
The future you fear is held by a God whose plans for you are peace.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart... and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
You do not need to see the whole road; you need to trust the One leading.
“She is not afraid of the snow for her household... She shall rejoice in time to come.”
Proverbs 31:21,25
A heart prepared in God can even laugh at the days to come.
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it.”
Philippians 1:6
The One who started your story will finish it well.
“My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.”
Psalms 31:15
Your times are in God's hand, so the unknown future is already held by Him.
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
You may plan your way, but the Lord is the one who directs and secures your steps.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
God works all things together for good to those who love Him, even what you cannot yet see.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
Those who wait on the Lord have their strength renewed for whatever lies ahead.
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord goes before you into the future so you need not fear or be dismayed.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
Psalms 23:6
Goodness and mercy follow you all your days, chasing you into every tomorrow.
“They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:23
God's mercies are new every single morning, enough for each new day as it comes.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33
Jesus says seek God's kingdom first, and the things you worry about will be provided.
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever, an unchanging anchor for an uncertain future.
A prayer for worry about the future
Father, the future scares me, and I keep trying to control what I cannot see. Thank You that You are already in my tomorrow, and that Your plans for me are good. Help me not to borrow tomorrow's worry today. Give me grace for this day only, and teach me to trust You with the rest. In Jesus' name, amen.
You do not have to face this alone
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- What does the Bible say about worrying about the future?
- Jesus says in Matthew 6:34 not to worry about tomorrow, and Jeremiah 29:11 assures God's plans for the future are for peace and hope.
- How do I trust God with my future?
- Take one day at a time (Matthew 6:34), remember His good plans (Jeremiah 29:11), and trust His guidance rather than needing to see the whole path (Proverbs 3:5-6).
- Is there a Bible verse about the unknown?
- Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11 speak directly to trusting God through an unknown future.
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