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Lots of Bible verses tell us to not worry about the future as God has a plan for all of us or is looking out for us. aka faith. 
 

Yet I have a difficult time having faith in God as I have encountered too many disappointments, dead ends and broken promises. 
 

how do you persevere and stop worrying about the future when in today’s world it is so easy to pursue the wrong career, date the wrong person, or trust the wrong people? 

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53 minutes ago, Helpmd said:

Lots of Bible verses tell us to not worry about the future as God has a plan for all of us or is looking out for us. aka faith. 
 

Yet I have a difficult time having faith in God as I have encountered too many disappointments, dead ends and broken promises. 
 

how do you persevere and stop worrying about the future when in today’s world it is so easy to pursue the wrong career, date the wrong person, or trust the wrong people? 

And yet you are here asking advice on a Christian forum so this means you have not given up on God, Helpmd.

Have you read the Book of Acts lately? Wherever Paul went there was trouble of some sort. In 2 Cor 12 he describes a thorn in the flesh that wouldn't leave him alone, but instead of God taking it away he told Paul that His grace was enough to deal with the problem.

 2Co 12:9-10  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  (10)  Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Here's a song I wrote to highlight the Scriptural truth that adversity builds character (ABC) and promotes spiritual growth :

COUNT IT ALL JOY

 

Intro:

(Bb) Count it all joy, (C) Count it all joy,

(A) Count it all (G) joy, (A) Oh (G) Count (F) it all joy.

(Bb) Count it all joy, (C) Count it all joy,

(C) When you (A) face frequent (G) trib- (A) u- (C) lat- (Bb) ions.

 

Verse 1:

(F) When you’re (Bb) feeling so sad, (Bb) And what’s (C) happening is (A) bad,

(A) Count it all (G) joy, (A) Oh (G) Count (F) it all joy.

(F) When your (Bb) enemies throng, (Bb) And they (C) do you great (A) wrong,

(A) Count it all (G) joy, (A) Oh (G) Count (F) it all joy.

(Bb)Count it all joy, Oh (C) Count it all joy,

(C)When you (A) face frequent (G) trib- (A) u- (C) lat- (Bb) ions.

 

Verse 2:

When you have enough pain, to be driven insane,

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

When no help has arrived, and it seems you’re deprived,

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy, when you face frequent tribulations.

 

Verse 3:

When your life becomes tough, and the going gets rough,

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

Stay safe in God’s grace, and keep walking by faith,

And Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

Yes, Count it all joy. Yes, Count it all joy, when you face frequent tribulations.

 

Verse 4:

When you’re tested for faults, make sure patience results,

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

As you character build, with God’s Spirit be filled,

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.

Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy, when you face frequent tribulations.

 

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8 hours ago, Helpmd said:

Lots of Bible verses tell us to not worry about the future as God has a plan for all of us or is looking out for us. aka faith. 
 

Yet I have a difficult time having faith in God as I have encountered too many disappointments, dead ends and broken promises. 
 

how do you persevere and stop worrying about the future when in today’s world it is so easy to pursue the wrong career, date the wrong person, or trust the wrong people? 

I have to wonder about the phrase you used: "Broken promises." Are you saying God breaks his promises? I don't think he does. I have the same problem as you, but I would not go so far as to say the Lord ever breaks his promises. He doesn't make it as easy as I'd like it to be, but I can think of no promises he's broken.

I think the answer to a lot of problems people have, including yours and mine, is to remember something the Apostle Paul taught us: Pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17). When we are contantly conversing with the Lord, he leads us to peace and fulfillment.

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15 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

I have to wonder about the phrase you used: "Broken promises." Are you saying God breaks his promises? I don't think he does. I have the same problem as you, but I would not go so far as to say the Lord ever breaks his promises. He doesn't make it as easy as I'd like it to be, but I can think of no promises he's broken.

I think the answer to a lot of problems people have, including yours and mine, is to remember something the Apostle Paul taught us: Pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17). When we are contantly conversing with the Lord, he leads us to peace and fulfillment.

No I mean people. People who knowingly or unknowingly use you for their own benefit. They can’t reward you now but they promise something great. 

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No I mean people. People who knowingly or unknowingly use you for their own benefit. They can’t reward you now but they promise something great. 

Yes, people can let us down.

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I think in our journey as Christians, failure and mistakes are inevitable. But to answer your question... How can we persevere and not worry?

I think it all comes to TRUSTing in God. Trust that He holds your future. And that as Matthew 6 would say, do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough trouble on its own.

We must also hold on to His Word. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 .... This means, the Bible helps us with what next step we must take. The specific outline of our life isn't given, but the Bible is clear of what we can do at the moment. It's to love Him and love others. When deciding on something, we ask help from wise and godly people in our life (as said in Proverbs). 

To be honest, I can't say I don't have worries right now. But I try to always bring it to God, and trust Him at His word. I often do admit to Him of my daily worries. Your question actually made me reflect again. But God reminded me of His Word.

Prayed for you!

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On 10/19/2020 at 12:49 AM, Helpmd said:

Lots of Bible verses tell us to not worry about the future as God has a plan for all of us or is looking out for us. aka faith. 
 

Yet I have a difficult time having faith in God as I have encountered too many disappointments, dead ends and broken promises. 
 

how do you persevere and stop worrying about the future when in today’s world it is so easy to pursue the wrong career, date the wrong person, or trust the wrong people? 

Wow... that's a tough one.   For dating the wrong people, I simply don't date.  I've decided to remain single.

For trusting the wrong people.... I just assume that at some point, people will betray me.  And usually I find that to be a pretty accurate way to live.

Worrying about the future.... I don't really have any advice on that, simply because I just don't care?

In order to be disappointed, you have to care.   When you don't, it's impossible to be disappointed.

Why worry?  What for?  Is there anything in this world worth caring about?  What is it?  Where is this thing worth caring about?

My hope is in Heaven.  Nothing here is worth any time to worry about.

That's not helpful at all, is it?   Yeah, I don't know what to tell you.  I just have never cared much, because I kind of knew this life would suck since about high school.

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On 10/20/2020 at 8:56 AM, Iamnikki said:

I think in our journey as Christians, failure and mistakes are inevitable. But to answer your question... How can we persevere and not worry?

I think it all comes to TRUSTing in God. Trust that He holds your future. And that as Matthew 6 would say, do not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough trouble on its own.

We must also hold on to His Word. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 .... This means, the Bible helps us with what next step we must take. The specific outline of our life isn't given, but the Bible is clear of what we can do at the moment. It's to love Him and love others. When deciding on something, we ask help from wise and godly people in our life (as said in Proverbs). 

To be honest, I can't say I don't have worries right now. But I try to always bring it to God, and trust Him at His word. I often do admit to Him of my daily worries. Your question actually made me reflect again. But God reminded me of His Word.

Prayed for you!

Thank you. While failures are inevitable it’s just sad that people who have had things fallen into place sooner in their lives yield more respect from others than those who are struggling and constantly hitting dead ends, at least in the US. 

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