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“Jesus Helps Us Face Tomorrow”

Article Author: Minister Cassie Boone

04/10/2026

"Because He lives,

I can face tomorrow!

Because He lives,

All fear is gone.

Because I know

He holds the future,

And life is worth the living,

Just because He lives!"

~ Bill and Gloria Gaither

Many individuals right now are facing fear of the unknown. Between today’s political climate and challenges we face in our personal lives, there appears to be so much to worry about. The most reasonable response, besides crawling in a corner for a good crying session, is to come up with a plan. Being proactive is not only beneficial, but extremely wise. Coming up with an approach to face our challenges is what gives us comfort for the future and often works to prevent some dire situations. But, as life sometimes shows us, a plan can fall through, and in God’s sovereignty we are left with an empty feeling, wondering what to do next. It is in these moments of uncertainty that God’s Word becomes living and breathing. When life is going “perfectly”, God is someone that we recognize, but when life suddenly becomes uncertain, God becomes someone that we need. Thankfully, God has many promises in His word to encourage us that we are never alone and that He works best during uncertain times. In this post, I hope to remind you of some of these promises and how God operates in times of uncertainty.

1.        Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow, but to focus on today.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34, NIV)

As a part of His sermon on the mount, Jesus reminds the multitude not to worry about the future. In the prior verses, Jesus reflects on how God provides for nature, and how much more He will provide for his people. He finishes this statement by telling us not to worry about tomorrow, because each day comes with enough to think about. Reflecting on my day-to-day tasks, I think about how full my schedule gets. Trying to meet demands at work and in my personal life can make each day appear to be another river to cross. If I start to think about the tasks of days to come, I suddenly feel overwhelmed and inadequate to meet these tasks. Many of us fall into this trap, but Jesus provides a way to approach this, by saying, in paraphrase, “Be present and focus on today.” While the concept of practicing mindfulness is not directly addressed in the Bible, I can’t help but think that God wants us to practice being more in the moment. When life becomes uncertain, it is easy to think of various scenarios of the future. Instead, we should be present and try to focus on what we can do today in the presence of God.  

2.        My purpose is not rooted in my current circumstances. My purpose is rooted in God’s unchanging and unconditional love.

“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.” (Romans 8:28)

“ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a]neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

The lines can blur between the daily tasks that we face, such as career and family (even church duties), and our actual purpose in life. With that, when our daily life starts to look like it is falling apart, or that we are losing control of situations, we may start to question our purpose:

“What am I here for?”

“Why am I doing this?”

“Lord, why have you allowed me to go in this direction?”

My heart empathizes with pastors of small congregations today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches began to lose membership and finances started to dwindle. Some churches have completely shifted to online platforms to accommodate communities with declining in-person participation. These pastors, I can confidently assume, have questioned their position and direction as a result.

How can we encourage them? How can we encourage ourselves when we feel like we are not meeting expectations? I would remind myself that, my purpose is to love God and to be loved by God. When we redirect our attention from ourselves to our Savior, we are comforted that God made me with intention to be loved and cared for by Himself. As the Christian hymn “Because He Lives” says, it is because Jesus lives that I can face tomorrow, and because He holds my future, life is worth living. This simple yet powerful truth can push us through life’s most challenging moments.

3.        Prayer is an antidote for anxiety.

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7, 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.” (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV)

Fear of the unknown, the medical term being agnostophobia, is a common feeling that people will face at some point in their lives. Differing personalities can dictate how we respond to this fear. Some face fear of the unknown with bravery, tackling it head-on, while some may approach it with procrastination, avoiding what’s ahead. Others may have more severe reactions, such as depression or extreme anxiety. The American Psychological Association website defines anxiety as the following:

“An emotion characterized by apprehension and somatic symptoms of tension in which an individual anticipates impending danger, catastrophe, or misfortune. The body often mobilizes itself to meet the perceived threat: Muscles become tense, breathing is faster, and the heart beats more rapidly.

Anxiety may be distinguished from fear both conceptually and physiologically, although the two terms are often used interchangeably. Anxiety is considered a future-oriented, long-acting response broadly focused on a diffuse threat, whereas fear is an appropriate, present-oriented, and short-lived response to a clearly identifiable and specific threat.” (American Psychological Association)

God gives us a very clear instruction and antidote for anxiety: give your concerns to Him and pray. Communicating our fears and concerns to God allows us to express our feelings openly. Exposing what we are most afraid of keeps us from bottling up our emotions and provides an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to comfort us. I invite you all to pray about the uncertainty you are facing in your life and what you fear most. Approach your prayer not with a feeling of defeat but with hope that your Savior will take care of you. There is a spiritual exchange that takes place: you give God your anxiety, He gives you peace that surpasses all understanding.

To conclude, uncertainty is something that many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing today, both in light of societal and global woes and within our personal lives. While we cannot guarantee when a change will come or exactly how God is going to resolve everything, we can be certain of this: God loves us, He cares for us, and we are never alone. He cares about our concerns, and when we present them to Him with faith and hope, He gives us peace. God bless you all.

References:

Scriptures are from the Holy Bible, New International Version

American Psychological Association. Anxiety. https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety