Being ready for what’s ahead is important, and the Bible offers wisdom to guide us. Today, we’ll focus on scriptures that help us prepare both spiritually and practically for the future.
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Bible Verses About Preparing For The Future
Proverbs 21:5 – Planning leads to success
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has a purposeful future in mind
“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
Matthew 6:34 – Focus on today, prepare for tomorrow
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Luke 14:28 – Count the cost before you commit
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” – Luke 14:28
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
1 Chronicles 28:20 – Be strong and courageous in preparation
“David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you.'” – 1 Chronicles 28:20
Proverbs 24:27 – Build your plans wisely
“Put your outdoor plans in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.” – Proverbs 24:27
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – There is a time for everything
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Philippians 4:19 – Trust in God’s provision for the future
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Isaiah 46:10 – God declares the end and the future
“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'” – Isaiah 46:10
James 4:13-15 – Acknowledge that the future is uncertain
“Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.” – James 4:13-14
Proverbs 13:16 – Wisdom prepares for the future
“All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.” – Proverbs 13:16
Genesis 41:34-36 – Store up for the future
“Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.” – Genesis 41:34
Colossians 3:23-24 – Work with purpose for your future
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23-24
Psalm 32:8 – God guides us through preparations
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” – Psalm 32:8
Proverbs 12:15 – Listen to advice for future benefit
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” – Proverbs 12:15
Isaiah 43:19 – God is doing a new thing for the future
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
2 Peter 1:5-7 – Make every effort in your preparations
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.” – 2 Peter 1:5-7
Matthew 25:13 – Stay prepared for unexpected events
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” – Matthew 25:13
Romans 12:11 – Be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11
1 Timothy 4:7-8 – Train yourself for a future in godliness
“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” – 1 Timothy 4:7
Proverbs 19:21 – Many are the plans, but God’s purpose prevails
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21
Exodus 23:30 – Gradual progress is essential for future success
“Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land.” – Exodus 23:30
Matthew 7:24 – Build your future on solid ground
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24
Acts 20:22-24 – Be prepared for what lies ahead
“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.” – Acts 20:22
Luke 12:15 – Guard against greed while preparing
“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'” – Luke 12:15
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is essential in future preparations
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Psalm 37:4 – Delight in the Lord for future fulfillment
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Ephesians 5:15-16 – Live wisely and make the most of your time
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16