Wanting to know the future is something we all experience at some point. We wonder what will happen next—whether in our careers, relationships, or personal lives. It’s natural to want clarity and direction, but the truth is, no one really knows what the future holds. When we focus too much on trying to figure it all out, we can easily become frustrated and anxious. Life is unpredictable, and trying to control what we cannot see can leave us feeling overwhelmed.
Ecclesiastes 8:7 (KJV) For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?
The Bible makes it clear that only God knows the future. Instead of stressing over what we cannot control, we should focus on living right today. When we trust in God’s plan and take things one step at a time, we free ourselves from unnecessary worry. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t plan for the future, but it does mean we should let go of the need to have everything figured out. Life has a way of surprising us, and sometimes, the things we least expect turn out to be the best for us.
That’s why it’s important to prepare wisely but also remain flexible. No matter how much we plan, life will always throw unexpected situations our way. The key is to stay diligent, keep learning, and trust that everything will fall into place in due time. When we rely on God’s wisdom instead of stressing over our own understanding, we find peace even in uncertainty.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
At the end of the day, obsessing over the future only leads to worry and doubt. But when we let go and trust that things will work out as they should, we can live with more peace and confidence. We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know that God does and that’s enough.
