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Bible verses for when you feel anxious about the future

The 'what ifs' can take over your head at night. These verses help you hand tomorrow to God.

The thought

“Something bad is coming and I won't be ready.”

The truth

God holds tomorrow, and He gives you what you need for today.

Four verses for today

  1. 1Matthew 6:34

    Read in context
    Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

    Jesus says not to borrow tomorrow's worry. Today's problems are enough to carry.

  2. 2Philippians 4:6

    Read in context
    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

    Paul tells us to pray about everything instead of fretting. Thankful, specific prayer is the way.

  3. 3Isaiah 26:3

    Read in context
    You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

    Peace comes to the person who keeps their mind fixed on God and trusts Him.

  4. 4Psalm 46:1

    Read in context
    God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

    God is called a refuge, a safe place that's right there when trouble comes.

Verses from the Berean Standard Bible.

A prayer

God, my mind keeps running to things that haven't happened. I give you tomorrow. Help me do today well and trust you with the rest. Amen.