Have you ever laid awake at night, staring at the ceiling, with your mind racing through endless possibilities? What if the job doesn’t come through? What if the bills stack too high? What if tomorrow looks worse than today?

The “what ifs” seem to grow louder in the quiet hours. They creep into your thoughts when the house is still, feeding fear and painting worst-case scenarios. They weigh heavily on your heart, stealing rest and peace.

But here’s the good news: Jesus knew you would face moments like this. That’s why He spoke directly to worry in Matthew 6. He said, “Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on… Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25–26).

The “what ifs” try to convince you that you are on your own, that your future depends solely on your plans, your control, your effort. But God gently reminds you of something deeper: your life is not sustained by your plans but by His promises.

Think about the difference.

• The “what ifs” focus on fears about what might happen.
• The “what is” focuses on the truth of who God is and how He cares for you.

And what is true?

• God clothes the lilies in beauty beyond Solomon’s robes.
• God feeds the sparrows each day, without fail.
• God knows your needs before you ask and is faithful to provide.

When you shift from “what if” to “what is,” the storm in your mind begins to settle. The fears may still whisper, but faith starts to speak louder.

Jesus doesn’t just tell you not to worry—He gives you something better to pursue. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). When you seek Him first, worry no longer controls you. You discover peace that comes from knowing your Father is already at work in your tomorrow.

So the next time anxiety rises and “what ifs” flood your thoughts, pause and ask a different question: “What is true about God right now?”

The answer never changes: He is faithful. He is present. He is able.

And that truth is stronger than every “what if” you face.