Struggling With Worry About the Future and Finding It Hard to Trust in God?

Hey Friend!

Do you worry about the future?

Today, we will discuss what’s happening in the world. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably too attuned to the news and geopolitical updates. If we’re just being super honest, there are 32 countries in conflict right now, ranging from civil wars to full-out wars, terrorist insurgencies, etc.

We’ve got rampant inflation everywhere. Absolute insanity is happening in our schools and even on our streets. If it’s getting you a little worked up, know that you’re not alone, friend.

This is why we’re having this conversation today: We need to capture and contain these worries and fears that can distract, derail, or overtake us from who we are called to be as God’s daughters and sons.

Instead, we need to turn to God and trust Him even when it’s hard and the world wants to keep us fixated on everything but Him.

7-Step Spiritual Battle Plan

Today, I won’t remind you to buy a course or reach out to me. As my call to action for you, I want to remind you today to:

• Stop
• Slow Down
• Seek Him

If you haven’t already, grab my 7-Step Spiritual Battle Plan. It’s completely free—no strings attached. I sell nothing. It is a gift. The Lord walked me through it as I was going through something hard in my own life. He led me to Psalm 18.

The battle plan blew me away; the step-by-step instructions He included in Scripture were just for me to follow. It helped me through this time in my life and has helped me through many more, and I want to pass this gift on to you.

If you are facing a season of stronghold, spiritual warfare, or anything hard—I mean, Hello, who isn’t? Please go and grab this battle plan and allow it to bless you. Work through it, and I hope it will help you navigate this difficult season.

Worry is So Real

I’m excited to chat with you today, friend. You know, worry is so real. As much as I try not to worry, it just creeps its ugly little head around and it finds me. I don’t know if this is just the world we live in, one of the seasons we’re going through right now, or if it’s truly the end of the end times.

I’ve been on this—and you’ve heard me talk about it—on a little research journey into eschatology over the past 12 to 18 months. Eschatology is the biblical study of the end times.

It’s super interesting to learn about eschatology from a biblical perspective, listen to the different experts, and see what scripture has to say. Then, look outside and see the world unfolding in a way that directly correlates with and links to what I’ve learned over the past 12 to 18 months.

I Still Have Questions and Worry About the Future

While that can be super exciting, it’s also a bit terrifying. Because there are certain things around this whole thing that still raise question marks for me, the worry comes in. Worry sets in when we’re not sure.

As humans, do we ever know for sure? I think that’s the point. God wants us to be ultimately, entirely, and wholly surrendered to and reliant on Him. That’s where our human nature side comes in. The enemy will prey on and poke at the pieces of us that want to say, “But God, but when? But God, what about blank? How will I blank? What about this?”

Be Careful of Different Narratives

As we look at the news and see the narrative that the media might portray, or maybe some of our family members portray, we stray from what Scripture says about being completely yoked to God. Yoked up in our mental state and our heart posture, while ignoring worry, fear, and anxieties.

We quickly get derailed and find ourselves in this uncontrolled chaos. I know that, instead of sitting to do my Bible study, praying, or turning to God, I’m turning to YouTube to look up the latest news. Or I’m looking up a news channel and checking out what’s happening.

It’s Easy to Fixate on These Worries

Maybe that’s not it for you. Perhaps you’re listening to this episode because you’re super worried about your kids, or you’re super concerned right now about your marriage. Or maybe your business is floundering.

They’re all the same because the worries we face in this world don’t go away. If we are nearing the end of time, which I think you cannot ignore the signs and what the Bible says, those begin to compound for us.

I’m bringing this episode not only for you today but also for me so that we can go through this road map together on how to trust in God and let go of worries about the future, how to really lean into walking with Him even when the world is absolutely crazy, chaotic, and catastrophic, and when the world wants to crush your peace and your presence, we’ve got this because we’ve got God.

Step 1: Don’t Worry About the Future, Acknowledge Your Fears

So, let’s dive in. We’re going to go through five things today that I am personally working on. I pray that these will also help you to rest and trust in Him. The first one is to acknowledge your fears. I think the worst thing we can do is stuff away the worry, anxiety, depression, and whatever it is.

We need to acknowledge this. Acknowledge the fear. It’s okay to have fear and worries. But dwelling on them and idolizing them gets us into trouble. When we acknowledge our fear, it brings it into the light.

I think of Ephesians 5:13, which says, “Everything exposed to the light becomes visible and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.” Another version says, “But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them.”

Bring Your Fear Into the Light

Let it escape your body and out into the air. Discuss it with somebody else, journal it, write it down—whatever needs to happen. God directs us to do that—to make it visible and expose it to the light, and then it will be illuminated.

Bringing our fears into the light is so important – especially as we push things inside, bottle them up, and harbor them, thinking, “Oh, this is dumb, or no one would understand. Or you know, my spouse can’t handle me talking about this for one more day.”

That may or may not be me.

Step 2: Don’t Worry About the Future, Focus On God’s Promises

One of the best ways to trust in God during hard times is to focus on the promises in His word. We can look at so many promises in scripture that help us let go. Instead of allowing this thing to grow and become all-consuming, we can release it.

“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.”

Isaiah 41:10

There are so many beautiful promises in here. Don’t fear. I am with you. Don’t be dismayed. I am your God, I will strengthen you, help you, and uphold you. All of these promises are already here.

Allow God to Be in Control

When we turn away from God’s word, we believe that we must fear because we are alone, dismayed because God is not for us, and weak because no one is helping us. We’re actually turning against God’s promises, leaning into the enemy’s deceptions, and leaning away from what God wants for our lives.

When we start down this path, it’s a slippery slope. We take control of ourselves instead of allowing God to control us. Use Isaiah 41:10 as a scripture to renew your mind every morning. When you find yourself in fear or dismay, turn to this verse. Speak it aloud. Speak it over your life, your home, and your family. Write it down. Journal it. Put it in the fridge.

Walk in the Light

These words can be a shield and a protector for you.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”

Psalm 27:1

Again, I don’t need to fear anything because the LORD is my light, and I am saved. The LORD is my light and my salvation, end of story.

Nothing that happens here on earth will matter at the end of the day as long as we are saved. When we speak that the Lord Jesus Christ is our Savior, He is the person we will follow to the end of the earth and beyond.

God Will Transform You

When you speak those words, maybe they’re just words, and it feels like a prayer. But over time, as you begin to live them out, believe them, and walk forward with them as your new truth, God transforms you and makes you new.

If you were to look at me today versus me 10 years ago, I would be a completely different person. The things that I do, the way that I speak, the language that I use, and how I look are part of the Holy Spirit diet.

My cravings have changed. I don’t drink alcohol. You guys, it’s crazy that when we put our complete and utter trust and belief in Him and become saved, we start a changing process —a revitalization and redemption process — where we are entirely made new.

Recommit to God’s Promises

Even when I find myself in these situations, I’m afraid I’m idolizing this chaos, you know? We find ourselves getting caught up in some situations. Acknowledge your fears. Be aware. I’m a little bit more over here than I’d like to be. I’m going to recommit to:

• My Walk With God
• Scripture
• My Bible Study
• Prayer

Guys, this is a constant battle that even I go through every week. Let me recommit. There’s always more. There’s always more in our relationship with the Lord. It’s a battle. There is a war for our souls.

It’s essential to get some quiet time in our day. We have to get centered in the word. We need to pray and be submissive so that He can lead us. Otherwise, we’re missing it. If we allow this stuff to control and persuade us, we miss God’s whispers, signs, and blessings.

Step 3: Don’t Worry About the Future, Pray for Peace

When we’re feeling worried, anxious, and all of these things, the crazy future is like, “What’s going to happen?” It’s just nuts with inflation, the housing market, grocery prices, and whatever.

And believe me, I’m with you. I see it. We all see it. We’ve got to turn to God and turn to Him in prayer.

Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything. But in every situation by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

What a beautiful, beautiful promise.

Don’t be anxious; pray, petition, be thankful, and present your request to Him. And then, you know how God loves those “and then?” And then the peace of God which transcends all understanding.

Step 4: Don’t Worry About the Future, Practice Gratitude

This is such a powerful weapon against worry, anxiety, and all of this stuff. When we are grateful, we focus on the good things in our lives instead of dwelling on all of the “what ifs.”

So what do you do with this one? I would take time daily to write down what I’m grateful for. This can be in the morning or the evening. I like to do this in the evening or the next morning for the day before. That way, instead of forcing myself in the morning to say, “I’m grateful for my bed. I’m grateful for coffee.” You know what I mean?

You’re actually grateful because I had an amazing parent-teacher conference today with both of my sons’ teachers, and they gave glowing reports. I’m so grateful, Lord, that you’ve placed my kids in such an incredible learning environment at a wonderful school.

Right? Something meaningful because it happened to you that day. This simple practice will shift your focus from worries and “what ifs” to gratitude, thankfulness, and blessing.

Step 5: Don’t Worry About the Future, Let Go and Trust God

The most important thing we can do out of all of these is to just trust Him. Trust that He has a plan for your life, a plan for your business, and a plan for this world. Trust that He is with you every step of the way.

Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” So let’s let go of our worries and believe that God is in control. You can turn to many scriptures other than the ones I referenced today.

But I just pray that these five steps bless you, that you are encouraged today, and that you follow along with them. Implement them. Actually do the practices that I have spoken about today, and watch your life, your mind, and your worries fade away—or at least lessen—so you can grow in that true trust in Him.

Keep Looking Up and Moving Forward

I pray over you guys every day. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who is on this journey with me and who is a part of this beautiful community that we’ve created. I just love you guys. I’m so honored to be here to lead and walk beside you on your journey. Let’s keep looking up and moving forward.

I pray this blesses you!

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