Facing the unknown is scary

It’s difficult to face the unknown. It’s just scary.

This month many youth are anticipating graduation from high school. But the day after graduation is scary because after graduation comes the unknown, next phase of life.

Those who face life without the support and company of a loved one face similar fears. They are about to face the unknown alone. That's scary.

  When we are facing a surgery in which we don’t know the expected outcome, that’s scary too. We worry about it, although we know we shouldn’t because it's scary.

  We feel the same way when our money runs low and we can’t find a job or housing It’s scary.

  It’s also scary when you realize that despite the fact that you have many friends and associates when it comes to facing that one thing that really scares you, you are almost alone.

  Almost alone. Almost.

  If you are a child of God you are never completely alone, God is always with you. It might get down to where it’s just you and him, but he won’t leave you to deal with your situation alone. That’s encouraging.

   Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

 So if the next step in your life looks scary and has you feeling all alone, remember God is only a prayer away.

 Be encouraged. God will not forsake you.

  He will never leave you to face your unknown situation all by yourself.