Do Not Be Anxious About AnythingSample

God's Good Plan For You

Scripture:

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.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

Reflection:

Most of the things we worry about never actually happen. We play out worst-case scenarios in our minds like movies on repeat, but reality often turns out very differently. Worry wears us out, steals our joy, and fills our hearts with fear about things that might happen — but probably won’t.

Jesus knew this, and that’s why He said,

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew 6:27 NIV)

Worry doesn’t protect us. It distracts us from the peace God wants to give us right now.

We live in a world that teaches us to brace for the worst.

But God invites us to hope for the best, not because life is always easy, but because He is always good. Cultivating good expectations means learning to believe that something beautiful could be around the corner… because God is already there.

Journaling Prompt:

How would your day change if you expected God’s goodness instead of fearing the worst? Ask Him to help you replace worry with hope, and write one expectation you can hold onto today.

Prayer:

God, I trust Your good plans for me. Fill me with hope when I feel anxious. Amen.

Practical Tip:

Is there an upcoming event that makes you feel worried? Imagine the BEST possible outcome. Write a prayer of gratitude to God as if it has already happened.