Uncertainty and I have a long history, a roller-coaster relationship. In the seasons when I’m feeling unshakable in my faith, uncertainty is easily dismissed by my unwavering trust in the Lord. But when my faith is in a weakened and vulnerable state, I allow uncertainty to pull me down like a strong undertow.
When I choose to dwell on the uncertainty and unpredictability of this worldly life, I end up spiraling into anxiety, worry, and fear. My focus on the “what ifs” and my attempts to control every aspect of my future unravel me. How quickly I fail to anchor my trust in the living God!
Thankfully, you and I serve a God of grace who delights in meeting us through prayer and walking beside us in our worries. Pray with me through God’s Word as we choose to fix our eyes on the One who is with us in life’s uncertainties and always (Matt. 28:20).
Praying in the Uncertainty
Oh gracious Lord,
Thank you for warmly inviting me to approach your throne of grace in my time of need (Heb. 4:16), and for your divine ability to quiet me by your love (Zeph. 3:17). Though my future may feel uncertain, I take heart knowing that you are unchanging, everlasting, all-powerful, all-knowing, and reigning over all creation. You are the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8).
Heavenly Father, please remind me that you are not a God of confusion but of peace (1 Cor. 14:33). You already know everything that I need (Matt. 6:32), therefore, I have no reason to fear the uncertainty of my future and circumstances! Please keep me in perfect peace as I set my trust in you (Is. 26:3).
Jesus, as you desired not your own will but the Father’s will (Matt. 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42), so let me follow your example in my circumstances. I’m so quick to think that I have to control everything around me, and I’m also quick to think I need to be perfect. Lord, remind me that you do not call me to perfection, but to dependency on you.
May I remember your words: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). What a soothing word to my soul, merciful Savior! Because you overcame sin, death, and the world, I too can claim victory!
Oh Spirit of truth, declare to me the things that are to come (John 16:13). For the sake of your name, please lead me and guide me (Ps. 31:3). Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me (Ps. 119:133). I need your truth, not the world’s.
It is my heart’s desire to fully trust you, and I don’t want to lean on my own understanding. Oh Father, make my paths straight (Prov. 3:5-6). Give me understanding that I may live (Ps. 119:144). I want the wisdom that comes from heaven: a pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, merciful, good, impartial, and sincere wisdom (James 3:17). Thank you for generously giving wisdom when your children approach and ask you (James 1:5).
Thank you for being an almighty, good, sufficient, grace-giving Lord. I will cling to you, my Rock, my Fortress, my Deliverer (2 Sam. 2:22). I release all my burdens at your feet, entrusting them to your tender care. I will not be shaken (Ps. 62:6)!
It is in your beloved Son’s mighty name that I ask these things. Amen.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27)
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I love this! I waver in the midst between certainty and uncertainty, too. There are certain areas where my faith is completely grounded, but those “what ifs” and “will it evers” easily creep in and shake me. Thank you for this reminder that even in our uncertainty we serve a mighty and certain Father!!!
Mitzi! YES to the “will it evers” … that’s so accurate. Keep fighting those creepers! We do indeed serve a mighty and CERTAIN Father! <3 Blessings to you sister.
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