The only constant thing in our lives is Change, they say! Sometimes, it is hard to navigate change!
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don’t have something better.”
― C. JoyBell C.
The only constant thing in our lives is change. We will come to certain points in our lives where we ask ourselves, am I making the right choice? Am I doing the right thing? The unknown is all around us – change is around us – acceptance is the key to overcoming the fear of the unknown.
What does the Bible say about the Fear of the Unknown? Let’s start with Matthew 6:25-33
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
This is you, Sis! There’s a promise right here!
Here’s another promise that God has you on His mind, so there is no need to fear the unknown!
Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
And another promise!
Psalm 56:3-4 New International Version
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
And more! You get the gist!
Philippians 1:6 New International Version
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Psalm 56:3-4 New International Version
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Psalm 56:3-4 Easy-to-Read Version
Let me encourage you some more!
Isaiah 41:10 Easy-to-Read Version
10 Don’t worry—I am with you.
Don’t be afraid—I am your God.
I will make you strong and help you.
I will support you with my right hand that brings victory.
Psalm 23:4 Easy-to-Read Version
4 Even if I walk through a valley as dark as the grave,
I will not be afraid of any danger, because you are with me.
Your rod and staff comfort me.
John 14:27 Easy-to-Read Version
27 “I leave you peace. It is my own peace I give you. I give you peace in a different way than the world does. So don’t be troubled. Don’t be afraid.
Isaiah 41:13 Easy-to-Read Version
13 I am the Lord your God,
who holds your right hand.
And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid!
I will help you.’
What can you begin to do today? Right where you are? In the face of the unknown that is attempting you give into fear?
Enjoy and celebrate the small wins
– for those going back to school – don’t think of how long it is going to take to finish. Just think one semester, just as the long distance runner thinks just one mile.
Be open to the new things life brings you – the death of a parent (celebrate his/her legacy) – do something significant to keep their memory alive; for school, commit to making new friends, to asking questions, etc.,
Take the time to meditate on God’s word
listen to psalms, hymns, making melody in your heart (Ephesians 5:19-20 NKJV)
Take time for self-care and avoid stress
Remember!
God’s got you, Sis!
Luke 12:6-8 Easy-to-Read Version
6 “When birds are sold, five small birds cost only two pennies. But God does not forget any of them. 7 Yes, God even knows how many hairs you have on your head. Don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many birds.
“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.”
― Maya Angelou
