Fear of the Future (Matthew 6:34)

Jesus doesn’t just say ‘don’t fear’ – He Tells Us Why (read verses 25–33!).

Fear of the future can feel like a heavy weight tied around us. It creeps in when we’re thinking about what could go wrong – losing a job, getting sick, financial stress, or simply not knowing what comes next.

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve played out the worst-case scenarios in your mind, trying to plan for every possible outcome!

But here in Matthew 6:34, Jesus speaks directly to this kind of fear. His words are simple: don’t worry about tomorrow.

This might sound a bit unrealistic at first – how can we not worry when the future is so uncertain? But Jesus doesn’t leave us with a vague command. In the verses leading up to this one (Matthew 6:25–33).

He tells us to look at the birds, to see how God feeds them. To consider the flowers, and how beautifully they’re clothed without even trying. And He asks us to remember something important: you matter far more to God than birds or flowers. If He takes care of them, He’ll certainly take care of you.

When fear about the future starts to build, it often comes from forgetting who holds the future. We think it’s all up to us. But Jesus reminds us: You are not alone. You are not in charge of the universe. And that’s good news!

God is already in your tomorrow. He knows what you’ll face, what you’ll need, and how He’ll provide. And He’s asking you to stay present. To be here, now. To let go of tomorrow long enough to experience peace today.

You are free to live in today, to breathe, to rest, and to walk in peace knowing that the One who holds all of time is holding you too.

Bible Verse

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

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Understanding the Scripture

Jesus doesn’t say, “Don’t plan for tomorrow.” He says, “Don’t worry about it.” There’s a difference.

• Worry is about control. It’s trying to manage what hasn’t happened yet.
• Faith is about trust. It’s choosing to believe that God is already working on your behalf.

Matthew 6:34 is Jesus saying, “You have enough on your plate today. Let Me handle tomorrow.”

Faith in Action

Journaling Prompts

Affirmation

God is taking care of me both today and in the future.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,
You see every part of my future, and You’re already there. I confess that I often let worry take over my thoughts. Teach me to live in today and trust You with what’s ahead. Help me trade fear for faith, and stress for surrender. Thank You for being my constant provider.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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