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Bible Verses for Fear of the Future

Not knowing what's coming is one of the hardest places to stand. Scripture has a lot to say about it.

// the word for this moment

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

More Scripture for fear of the unknown

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

What this means for you

Fear of the future usually isn't really about the future — it's about not having a plan, and feeling like you should. Jeremiah 29:11 was written to people in exile, with no clear way home, no timeline, nothing certain except that someone else had a plan even when they couldn't see it. You're not required to have the next five years mapped out. You're invited to trust the One who already does.

A prayer for this moment

Lord, I don't know what's ahead, and that not-knowing is sitting heavy on me right now. I confess I want certainty more than I want trust sometimes. Help me hold this season with open hands instead of a white-knuckle grip. You already know how this goes. Walk with me into it one day at a time. Amen.
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