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Embracing Uncertainty
Keren Philips (Karnataka, India)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 6:25-34
KEY VERSE: Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
One day I began to feel disturbed by thoughts of what my future might look like. I wondered if I had made a wrong choice, and I felt confused and overwhelmed with fear. I asked God to speak to me and help me, but I felt the same. I tried to recall a scripture verse that would help me, but I could not remember one. I began to lose hope.
Later I saw a post on social media that contained the word uncertainty and a reference to Hebrews 11:1. I quickly turned to the verse and read it again and again. I learned that by embracing my uncertainty with faith, my fears lessened.
I still question what my future will look like, and I worry about choices I have made regarding my career or education. But scripture reminds me that faith will enable me to let go of my fear and trust God.
Hebrews 11 reminds us that whenever we feel disturbed and stressed about the future or our choices, we can put our faith in God, who holds our future and wants the best for us. With this assurance we can embrace uncertainty with faith and encourage others to do the same.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, please help us to have faith in you and to let go of fear as we entrust the future to you. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I trust that God has a good plan for my future.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who fear the future
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