I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow.

[caitlincares]

Obviously, we have no way of knowing what our future will be; however, as Christians, we know the one who knows--God.

We should not worry about the future, because our times are in His hands (Psalm 31:15). In other words,
God will give you what you need when you need it.

Therefore, it is no surprise that Jesus repeatedly tells us not to worry: "Do not worry about tomorrow" (Matthew 6:34).

Again, Jesus emphasized that God loves and cares for us, and we therefore should not worry about our life: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Matthew 6:25-27).

Although you don't know what God has in store for you, be assured that He has a good plan for your life (see Romans 8:28). Because He has such a good plan for you, there is no need to worry about life. Although you don't know what tomorrow holds, you have the opportunity to know the one who holds tomorrow!


(Weekly Wisdom from ChristNotes.org)

 

[dholbrook]

Nice post!

I read the other day that the exhortation to "Fear not", or "Do not be afraid", or similar wordings appears in every single book of the Bible.

I haven't checked, but I believe it.

 

[Evie]

this came in a time of need for me as I am going a trial where this was just want I needed to hear.

 

[caitlincares]

this came in a time of need for me as I am going a trial where this was just want I needed to hear.

and for Evie

 

[Evie]

and for Evie

God is good!

 

[Pilgrim1951]

Caitlin, thank you so much for the encouraging (and timely) post. I am going through quite a time with fear and worry. It's not a new battle, just another step in God's ongoing plan of deliverance for me. Your statement "God will give you what you need when you need it", is what He has been telling me.

dholbrook, I haven't checked on that either, but fear is such a faith stopper, a paralyzer, that I don't doubt your statement. It will be interesting and very helpful to research, because every scripture found, will be edifying. Thanks!

Caitlin, dholbrook and Evie, you are all in my prayers.

 

[caitlincares]

Caitlin, thank you so much for the encouraging (and timely) post. I am going through quite a time with fear and worry. It's not a new battle, just another step in God's ongoing plan of deliverance for me. Your statement "God will give you what you need when you need it", is what He has been telling me.

dholbrook, I haven't checked on that either, but fear is such a faith stopper, a paralyzer, that I don't doubt your statement. It will be interesting and very helpful to research, because every scripture found, will be edifying. Thanks!

Caitlin, dholbrook and Evie, you are all in my prayers.

Prayers for you as well, Pilgrim1951.

 

[BlackRain]

thank you for posting that.

 

[heartnsoul]

Great post Caitlin! Thanks for sharing. In a world full of uncertainty, it is so nice to know that we have a Heavenly Father who takes care of us and looks after even our SMALLEST need. Praise God! I will keep all those who posted in my prayers.

 

[Apples of Gold]

Thank you Caitlin! That's so right!!!

I KNOW Who holds the future.......... and I KNOW Who holds my hand!

God bless!

 

[whatseekye]

God will give you what you need when you need it.

Reminds me of a story in Corrie Ten Boom's autobiography:

In The Hiding Place Corrie expresses her fear to her father and asks how she can be sure she'll have the courage to walk out her faith if they are caught. Her father says, "Corrie, when we take a train ride, when do you get the ticket to get on the train?" Corrie answered, "When the train is ready to leave." So it is with our God. We need to keep our heart's attitude right, but the ability and strength to persevere come from Him.

http://www.terrymeeuwsen.com/career/miss_america.asp

 

[Maharg]

I so much want to believe this teaching, and I would not have had a problem with it in the past, but if I am honest, I am absolutely terrified of the future. God allowed such painful experiences in my past that I guess I just expect that more will happen. I just don't know how to stop myself fearing - I don't feel able to trust God. I so much want to though, I really do. I remember the peace I used to feel when I laid something in His hands and asked for His help, but I'm struggling to do this at the moment. I'm not trying to disagree with the teaching or anything like that, I just am finding it so hard to take in.

 

[caitlincares]

I so much want to believe this teaching, and I would not have had a problem with it in the past, but if I am honest, I am absolutely terrified of the future. God allowed such painful experiences in my past that I guess I just expect that more will happen. I just don't know how to stop myself fearing - I don't feel able to trust God. I so much want to though, I really do. I remember the peace I used to feel when I laid something in His hands and asked for His help, but I'm struggling to do this at the moment. I'm not trying to disagree with the teaching or anything like that, I just am finding it so hard to take in.

Praying for you.
I have recently been reading your journal.

 

[Maharg]

Thanks Caitlin,

I can feel things beginning to lift a little. Your prayers mean a lot.

Maharg

 

[Caedmon]

Thank God for that. If I didn't have God to rely upon, I don't think that I would be very sane right now.

 

[Serving4Christ]

Thanks for the post.

 

[FoundInGrace]

I so much want to believe this teaching, and I would not have had a problem with it in the past, but if I am honest, I am absolutely terrified of the future. God allowed such painful experiences in my past that I guess I just expect that more will happen. I just don't know how to stop myself fearing - I don't feel able to trust God. I so much want to though, I really do. I remember the peace I used to feel when I laid something in His hands and asked for His help, but I'm struggling to do this at the moment. I'm not trying to disagree with the teaching or anything like that, I just am finding it so hard to take in.

thinking of you