Don’t Fear What’s Next | Billy Graham’s Encouragement for Your Future

have you ever felt like you're standing on the edge of a cliff looking into the unknown wondering what's next we've all been there caught between where we've been and where we're headed with no clear path in sight the uncertainty of Life can weigh heavy on the heart yet in the midst of all the questions there is one truth that stands firm God knows what's next for you life doesn't come with a road map we often find ourselves walking through Seasons where the future is unclear where we don't know what's waiting for us just around the

corner the uncertainty of what lies ahead can be unsettling even paralyzing we spend so much time trying to predict what's coming to plan every detail to control our future but let me remind you of something powerful today you don't have to know everything it's it's okay to not have all the answers it's okay to step into the unknown and still believe that God has your back we spend so much energy worrying about what's next that we forget one critical thing God is not surprised by your uncertainty he is not caught off guard by the twists

and turns of Life the unknown is not a place of fear when we understand that God knows exactly what's next next for us it's in those moments of uncertainty that he can show us his strength his wisdom and his timing think about it how many times in your life has God LED you through something you didn't understand at the time only for you to look back and say that was exactly what I needed when you don't know what's next remember that God does and the best thing we can do in these times is to trust

that he's already ahead of us preparing the way let me tell you something powerful the unknown is not your enemy so often we think that uncertainty is something to be avoided something that stands in the way of our peace our happiness and our success but what if I told you that the very thing we fear most the uncertainty is actually the very place where God's greatness shines brightest we're all wired to want certainty we want to know what's next we want to have control we want the plan laid out before us but God doesn't work

like that he doesn't need you to have all the answers he just needs you to trust him when you don't have them in moments of uncertainty we grow it's when we don't know what's next that our faith is stretched and refined the moment we surrender our need for control and embrace the unknown is the moment we give God the opportunity to move in ways we could never imagine God Specializes in the unknown he doesn't need us to see the whole picture he only needs us to take the next step in faith even when we can't

see the next smile do you remember the story of Abraham God told him to leave everything behind his family his home his security and go to a land he had never seen to a place he didn't know can you imagine the uncertainty that must have been in his heart yet Abraham stepped out not because he knew what was ahead but because he knew the one who was leading him and God didn't disappoint the unknown became a stepping stone to the promises of God so today don't be afraid of uncertainty embrace it because in that space

of I don't know God is waiting to reveal himself to you in a way that will transform your life embrace the unknown with the confidence that the one who holds your future is never lost you may be sitting here today feeling like life is a puzzle with too many missing pieces you can't see the whole picture and it feels frustrating not knowing how everything fits together but let me tell you something powerful God has a plan for you and his plan is greater than anything you could ever design for yourself it's easy to get caught

up in the noise of the world the deadlines the pressures the expectations we start to believe that if we don't have it all figured out right now we've somehow missed the mark but trusting God's plan means resting in the knowledge that he's already mapped out your future even when you can't see it the truth is God's plan doesn't require your understanding it requires your obedience we want to know every detail but God calls us to take the next step in faith even when we can see the road ahead think about Joseph in the Bible his

journey was filled with betrayal prison time and heartache yet in every step of his life God was working a plan that Joseph couldn't see at the time it wasn't until the right moment came that Joseph could look back and see the purpose in his pain the meaning in his struggles so today I want you to know your life is not a random series of events God has already written the story and he is guiding you every step of the way trust that even when things don't make sense his plan is still unfolding and it's leading

you to greater things than you could ever imagine how many times have you found yourself wondering why is this happening right now why am I still waiting we often struggle with God's timing because it doesn't match our own we want answers today we want progress now but God works on a timetable that is different from ours but let me remind you of something today God's timing is always perfect even when it doesn't make sense to us we are often impatient rushing through life trying to get to the next stage the next level the next breakthrough

but God's timing isn't rushed it's precise it's intentional it's deliberate every delay every pause every waiting season has purpose and what seems like a setback in your life may actually be God's way of preparing you for something far greater than you could ever imagine think about the story of David when God anointed him as king he didn't immediately take the throne instead he spent years running hiding fighting battles and learning to trust God in ways he never could have imagined David's waiting season wasn't a punishment it was preparation God was developing his character strengthening his

faith and building the resilience he would need to rule the nation so if you're waiting today waiting for a breakthrough a door to open a change to happen remember this God's delay is not a denial it's a sign that he is at work in your life preparing you for what's next you are right where you need to be and when the time is right he will open the doors that no one can shut trust in his perfect timing because God is never late he is always right on on time how often do we find ourselves

praying asking God for something specific convinced that we know exactly what we need maybe it's a job a relationship Financial stability or healing we make our requests known hoping that God will give us exactly what we've asked for but what happens when God doesn't answer the way we expect or when he says not yet here's the truth God knows your needs better than you do he sees things you cannot see understands what you truly need in ways that go far beyond your own understanding sometimes we think we know what's best for us but God In

His Infinite Wisdom knows what we need at the right time in the Bible Jesus tells us that if we Being Human know how to give good gifts to our children how much more will our heavenly father give us what we truly need but the key here is that God gives us what we need not always what we want it's easy to get caught up in Desiring things that we think will fulfill us things that may look good in the moment but might not be what's best for our growth and future look at the example of

the Apostle Paul he asked God to remove The Thorn In the Flesh something that caused him immense pain yet God did not remove it instead he told Paul my grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness to Corinthians 12:12 in other words what Paul thought was a need wasn't actually what he needed most what he truly needed was to experience God's strength in his weakness when you feel like God is not answering your prayers in the way you expected remember that he knows exactly what you need sometimes the things that

are held back from us are not denials they Divine protection trust that God sees your needs from an eternal perspective and his provision will always be in perfect alignment with your purpose God will provide exactly what you need when you need it when you're in the midst of a season of uncertainty it's easy to feel like you're stuck or that nothing is happening you may be looking around wondering why your breakthrough hasn't come yet why your prayers seem unanswered or why things are moving slower than you hoped but here's the truth God is preparing you

for blessings that you can't even imagine right now what you see is waiting is actually Divine preparation God never wastes a season every moment of waiting every challenge every setback is a part of his plan to prepare you for what's next you might not understand it in the moment but every step is made making room for the blessings God has in store for you think about the Israelites they wandered in the desert for 40 years not because God had forgotten them but because he was preparing them to enter the promised land that desert experience though

difficult was necessary for them to grow in faith to rely on God and to be equipped to handle the blessing that was coming the promised land was waiting for them but they needed to be ready for it your blessings may be just around the corner but God will only release them when you're prepared to Steward them well God doesn't just give you blessings he prepares you for them sometimes he's strengthening your character teaching you patience or refining your heart before he opens the door to your next season the Unseen blessings are being built as you

walk through the unknown so don't despair in the waiting God is at work in ways you can't see he shapes your future even when you don't feel it and when the time is right he will pour out blessings on you that will far exceed what you could have ever imagined keep trusting keep growing because your preparation is positioning you for the Breakthrough that's on its way there is something powerful that happens when we choose Faith over fear fear wants to paralyze you make you question your future doubt your purpose and second guess every decision you

make fear will try to convince you that the unknown is too risky too dangerous and that you are not equipped for what lies ahead but Faith doesn't just acknowledge the unknown it steps into it with confidence knowing that God is already there let's be real fear is natural it's human to be afraid of what you cannot see to be anxious about what you cannot control but here's the key fear is a liar fear tells you that you're not enough that you won't make it that you're too small for the challenge but Faith reminds you that

God is enough that he has already gone before you and that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you think about Peter walking on water he stepped out of the boat in the middle of a storm a situation that seemed impossible for a moment his faith kept him on the water but the moment he allowed fear to overtake he began to sink Faith keeps you afloat but fear will drown you you don't have to know what's next to take the next step what you need is to step out in faith trusting that God

is right there with you even in the unknown fear will always try to tell you that you're not ready that you're not capable but faith will tell you that with God you are more than enough for what's next the fear of the unknown can keep you stuck but faith in the one who holds your future will Propel you forward even when you can't see the full picture so today choose Faith over fear step into the unknown with confidence knowing that God is already ahead of you preparing the way don't let fear control your steps let

faith guide you to the Breakthrough that's waiting for you there are moments in life when you may feel uncertain about where you're headed you might look at your circumstances and wonder if you're on the right path or if you've missed your opportunity it's easy to feel lost when the road ahead is unclear but let me remind you today your purpose is secure in God's hands you are not here by accident God didn't create you for random circumstances or pointless wanderings from the very beginning he knew you your purpose your destiny the unique gifts and talents

he placed inside you even when you can't see it your purpose is unfolding according to God's perfect plan think about Esther she was just an ordinary girl in an extraordinary situation facing challenges and fears that seemed impossible to overcome yet in the midst of it all God had a purpose for her to save her people Esther didn't know her purpose at first but when the time came it was revealed and she Rose to the occasion her purpose was Secure even when she didn't fully understand it your your purpose is secure too it's not dependent on

your circumstances your mistakes or your doubts it is founded in the fact that God has already prepared good works for you to do Ephesians 2:10 you may not know all the steps ahead but trust this the steps you take today are leading you toward fulfilling the purpose God has for you don't let confusion or setbacks make you think your purpose has been lost or delayed God's plan for you is unshakable he is working behind the scenes orchestrating events and aligning opportunities to bring you to the place where your purpose will be fully realized trust that

in every season of uncertainty so stand firm today knowing that the work you're doing even in the waiting is all a part of the greater purpose God has for you you are exactly where you need to be and nothing can take away the purpose God has already ordained for your life change it's one of the most intimidating words in the human vocabulary the idea of stepping into something new something unknown can stir up fear and uncertainty we are creatures of habit and when things are comfortable we tend to resist change but I need you to

hear this today change is not your enemy it is the Catalyst for your growth God doesn't allow change in our lives just for the sake of shaking things up he uses change to prepare us for greater things when God shifts your situation it's not a sign that something is wrong it's a sign that something new something better is on the horizon you might not see it yet but God knows exactly what he's doing the change you're afraid of is often the very thing you need to take you to your next level look at Abraham again

when God called him to leave everything behind and go to an unknown land Abraham didn't know the specifics of where he was going or what was waiting for him but he trusted that God was leading him to something greater change was the door to the promise when you're faced with change the Temptation is to cling to what you know to hold on to what feels safe but God often calls us to step into the unknown because that's where Faith grows that's that's where his power is revealed and that's where the new opportunities and blessings will

come don't be afraid to let go of the old season because the new season will bring new Strength new wisdom and new blessings changes and easy it can be uncomfortable even painful but if you trust that God is leading you you can rest in the truth that he never brings you to a place without a purpose embrace the change step out in faith and know that God is using this moment to position you for something greater than you can imagine don't be afraid of what's next God is already there waiting for you so many of

us are trapped in the lie that our present circumstances Define our future we look at where we are right now whether it's a struggle a setback or a season of waiting and we begin to believe that this is all life will ever be but hear me clearly today your present does not define your future just because you're facing challenges now doesn't mean that's how it will always be just because you're in a tough season today doesn't mean you're destined to stay there forever God is in the business of turning things around he specializes in taking

situations that seem hopeless and bringing them to life in ways you can't even IM imagine think of Joseph he was betrayed by his brothers sold into slavery falsely accused and thrown into prison his present situation looked Bleak but Joseph didn't stay there he trusted that his current circumstances weren't his final destination what happened God used those very situations to position him for greatness Joseph went from the prison to the palace and God used him to save a nation his present didn't Define his future God did today whatever you're facing remember this your future is in

God's hands your circumstances may try to tell you one thing but God's plan tells you something far greater you are not stuck you are being positioned prepared and shaped for the purpose that God has for you your current reality is just the beginning not the end so don't let Where You Are now make you think that's where you'll always be God is moving you forward your present is just a chapter in the book but it's not the whole story keep pressing forward because The Best Is Yet To Come your future is brighter than you think

and God is already working behind the scenes to bring you into a place of abundance peace and purpose don't let today's struggles convince you that your future is limited your f future is Limitless with God in a world that demands instant results and quick fixes perseverance is a trait that's often overlooked yet perseverance is key to unlocking what God has next for you it's easy to start something to be passionate when things are going well but real growth and breakthroughs happen when you keep pushing forward even when it feels like nothing is happening God is

Not only concerned with the destination but with what happens on the journey every step you take even when it feels like you're not moving forward is part of his perfect plan perseverance is not just about enduring the hard times it's about Allowing God to refine you in the waiting in the struggle and in the process think about the story of the Apostle Paul he didn't have a smooth Journey he was Shipwrecked imprison beaten and mocked but through it all he persevered why because he knew that God was at work in him and through him even

in the hardest moments and Paul's perseverance led to powerful Ministry that reached the ends of the Earth if he had quit halfway through we wouldn't have the letters the encouragement and the teachings that we hold dear today perseverance means you keep moving forward even when the road is tough it means you don't give up when the promises seem distant or when the struggle feels overwhelming perseverance is trusting that God is not finished with you yet he's still working still shaping you still preparing you for the Breakthrough that's coming so when you feel like quitting when

the weight of the journey feels too heavy remind yourself that your perseverance will bear fruit God is working in ways you can't see and every step of Faith you take is positioning you for the future he's promised keep going keep trusting because the reward for perseverance is always greater than the sacrifice God honors those who don't give up we live in a world that tells us to take control to plan every detail to manage every outcome we believe that if we hold tightly to the Reigns of Our Lives we can steer our future in the

direction we want but I'm here to tell you something that might be uncomfortable true peace comes when you let go of control and trust God God's lead the truth is you were never meant to carry the weight of control it's exhausting it's overwhelming and ultimately it leads to frustration we may think we're in control but we're not life happens things change doors CL let's look at the example of Abraham once again God called him to leave everything he knew and follow him into the unknown Abraham didn't have a map a clear plan or any guarantees

about what was ahead but what he did have was Trust he let go of his own need to control the outcome and chose to follow God's lead in letting go Abraham stepped into the greatest blessings of his life when you surrender control you are opening yourself up to God's perfect will his perfect timing and his perfect plan control is a false sense of security it makes us feel like we're safe but the truth is God's security is far greater than anything we can create for ourselves he holds your future your path your destiny in his

hands when you let go and trust him you're saying God I believe that you know what's best for me even when I can't see it so today release the need to control Surrender Your Plans your fears your anxieties and trust that God will guide you to where you need to go let go of the weight that isn't yours to carry and watch how God works in ways you could never have orchestrated on your own he's got it all under control all you need to do is follow his lead have you ever found yourself dreaming big

thinking of the future and Imagining the best that life could offer and yet despite our best ideas God's plans for us are always bigger grander and more incredible than anything we can imagine sometimes we can get so focused on our own dreams that we forget how vast God's vision is for our lives here's the thing our dreams are limited by our experiences our understanding and our vision but God sees the whole picture he knows what you need he knows what you can handle and he knows what will bring glory to his name through your life

what seems impossible to you is nothing for God he can do more in a moment than we can accomplish in a lifetime of trying think of the story of Joseph again as a young boy Joseph's dreams were big he dreamed of his family bowing to him but God's plans for Joseph were even bigger than his own imagination What Joseph didn't know at the time was that God Was preparing him to save a nation and to become second in command over Egypt Joseph's dreams were just the beginning of what God had in store for him God

had a purpose that was far greater than anything Joseph could have imagined in the same way your plans may feel big to you but God's plans are immeasurably greater he has a purpose for you that is beyond your comprehension the Bible says in Ephesians 3:20 now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us if you could see the incredible future God has already prepared for you it would blow your mind you may not understand it now but trust that

God is taking you places you've never dreamed of places that will bring you closer to him and fulfill his greater purpose for your life so when you find yourself dreaming big remember this God is dreaming even bigger for you his plans for you go beyond anything you could ask or imagine trust him surrender your plans and know that the best is yet to come one of the greatest fears we face in life is the fear of being alone especially espcially when we're walking through unfamiliar or uncertain times it's easy to feel like you're on your

own navigating the unknown with no one to turn to no one to support you but hear me clearly today you are never alone in the unknown God promises in his word that he will never leave you or forsake you that means in every moment of uncertainty in every season of waiting and every step you take toward the future You Are Not Alone God is with you every step of the way think about the story of Moses when God Called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt Moses felt overwhelmed he questioned his own ability his

worthiness and his qualifications but God didn't leave Moses to figure it out on his own God said I will be with you Exodus 3:12 when Moses was in the wilderness when the path ahead seemed impossible God was right there guiding him providing for him and leading him to the promised land and just as God was with Moses he is with you when you're walking through life's challenges when you're standing at the edge of the unknown don't ever think that God has left you behind he is right there with you surrounding you with his love strength

and guidance God knows what's next for you and he will equip you for every step along the way when you feel lonely when the road ahead seems unclear when fear tries to rise up and tell you that you're on your own remember this God is with you you are not walking through the unknown alone you have a mighty God who walks beside you who guides you and who will never abandon you trust that you are covered by his presence and lean into that truth he has already walked ahead to prepare the way and he will

continue to walk with you every step of the journey when life feels uncertain when you don't know what's next and when the path ahead seems unclear it's easy to lose hope but hope is the anchor that keeps your soul steady in the storms of life and the greatest source of hope you have is the promises of God you see God's promises are not dependent on your circumstances they are not shaken by the EB and flow of Life his promises are Eternal unchanging and Powerful when you put your hope in what he has promised you are

anchored to something far greater than your fleeting emotions or situations you are anchored to God's truth in the Bible we see countless examples of God fulfilling his promises in ways that seemed impossible at the time Abraham Sarah Noah David each of them faced moments of uncertainty moments where they couldn't see how things would work out but they held on to God's promises knowing that God is faithful to do what he said he would do take for example the story of the Israelites they were enslaved in Egypt oppressed and seemingly forgotten yet God had promised to

deliver them even though their present circumstances made it look impossible God's promise of Deliverance was stronger than their current reality he parted the Red Sea LED them through the Wilderness and brought them into the land he had promised them today you may not see the way ahead you may be in a place of waiting in a season where the next step seems unclear but God's promises still stand he promises to never leave you to guide you to provide for you and to give you a future filled with hope no matter how difficult your circumstances may

be remember that God is faithful to fulfill his promises so no matter what you're facing today hold on to hope hope in God's promises is not wishful thinking it's a confident expectation that what God has spoken over your life will come to pass he knows what's next for you and he is faithful to bring it to fruition your future is secure in his hands keep your hope anchored in his promises because the best is yet to come I want you to pause pause for a moment and think about where you are in life right now

maybe you're facing uncertainty maybe you're standing at a Crossroads or maybe you're simply in a season of waiting it's easy to get overwhelmed to feel like you're walking blind unsure of what the future holds but I want to remind you of something that will change your perspective today God knows exactly what's next for you you might not have all the answers and that's okay but you have something better you have a God who sees the end from the beginning a god whose plans are greater than your own a God who is Walking With You guiding

you and preparing you for what's to come when life feels uncertain remember this God is working behind the scenes You Are Not Alone In The Unknown and you are not left to figure it all out by yourself his timing is perfect his plans are flawless and his love for you is unshakable every challenge you face every set back every season of waiting is not a sign that God has forgotten you it's a sign that he is preparing you for something greater he's refining you strengthening your faith and positioning you for the blessings he has for

you you may not see it now but God is working in ways you cannot yet understand so let go of the fear let go of the doubt and trust that God's promises are true you are on a journey and though you may not know every step ahead you can rest assured that God does his plans for you are bigger than you can imagine and The Best Is Yet To Come keep walking in faith even when you can't see the way forward God knows what's next for you and his plans for your life are filled with

purpose peace and a future that's brighter than you can even begin to comprehend in conclusion no matter where you are today trust that your tomorrow is in God's hands he knows what's next for you and when you put your trust in him he will lead you to places you never dreamed possible keep Faith Keep Hope and know that your future is secure in his hands