A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t: Part 2Sample

You Will Never Face the Future Alone  

You may feel like you’re all alone during stressful and unsettling times.

But you’re not alone! God sees what you’re going through. God cares about what you’re going through. He’s right beside you, no matter the situation or circumstances you may be facing.

There is nothing to fear when you know God is near. Whatever you face in the future, you will never face it alone. Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you” (NLT).

Satan will plant seeds of doubt and fear in your mind, such as, “What if I get sick?” or “What if the economy tanks?” or “What if I lose my job?” And you will undoubtedly face anxiety from other sources too.

Give those fears to Jesus and remember God promised to never abandon you. You don’t have to know what the future holds because you know who holds the future. God promises, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you” (Isaiah 43:2 NLT).

Talk It Over

• What are some of the fears you’re feeling right now? What keeps you from giving them to God and trusting him?


• How would your life change if you put your total trust in God? Ask him to strengthen your trust in him.

This devotional © 2021 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission.