15 Verses for When You Are Nervous About Your Future 

Written By chinelo odimegwu

1. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

  • "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

  • This passage encourages believers to avoid anxiety by turning to God in prayer. The promise is that God's peace, beyond human understanding, will guard their hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2. Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

  • "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

  • Jesus advises not to worry about the future, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present and trusting that God will provide for each day's needs.

3. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

  • "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • Jeremiah's prophecy assures that God has plans for the welfare and hope of His people, emphasizing the trust that believers can place in God's divine purpose for their lives.

4. Psalm 34:4 (NIV)

  • "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."

  • King David testifies that seeking the Lord results in answered prayers and deliverance from fears, reinforcing the idea that God is a source of comfort.

5. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

  • "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

  • God encourages His people not to fear, promising His presence, strength, and assistance in times of trouble.

6. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

  • "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

  • Solomon advises trusting in God wholeheartedly and acknowledging His guidance, with the promise that God will direct and make straight the paths of those who submit to Him.

7.1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

  • "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

  • Peter encourages believers to cast all their anxieties on God, emphasizing God's care and concern for His people.

8. Psalm 23:4 (NIV)

  • "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

  • The well-known Psalm 23 speaks of God's comforting presence, even in difficult times, assuring believers that they need not fear evil.

9. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

  • "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."

  • Isaiah speaks of the peace that comes from steadfast trust in God, highlighting the security found in relying on Him.

10. Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

  • "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."

  • King David encourages casting cares on the Lord, assuring that God will sustain and support, preventing the righteous from being shaken.

11. John 14:27 (NIV)

  • "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

  • Jesus promises peace, not as the world gives, but as a gift that overcomes fear and trouble, providing a sense of calm and assurance.

12. Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV)

  • "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

  • This psalm describes God as a refuge and source of strength, unshaken by external circumstances, offering security and peace in times of turmoil.

13. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

  • "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

  • Moses encourages the Israelites to be strong and courageous, reminding them that God will never abandon or forsake them.

14. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

  • "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

  • Paul asserts that all things work together for the good of those who love God, highlighting the sovereignty of God's plan even in challenging situations.

15. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

  • "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline."

  • Paul reassures Timothy that God's Spirit empowers believers with strength, love, and self-discipline, dispelling fear and timidity.

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