Biblical Answer

Dealing with the Fear of the Unknown

Dealing with the fear of the unknown requires a two-step approach: confessing unbelief and confronting fears. When we face the unknown, it's natural to feel a sense of fear. However, our fear can stem from unbelief, which is a lack of trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. We need to confess our fears as unbelief, acknowledging that we don't trust God in this situation. This is the first step in dealing with our fears.

The second step is to confront our fears. Fears often come in packs, and we may find ourselves terrified of multiple things. We can try to avoid them, but the only way to truly quiet them is to confront them. Confronting our fears means acknowledging them and facing them head-on. We can start by listing our biggest fears and recognizing the root of our fear. Is it a lack of trust in God's sovereignty? Is it a fear of failure or rejection? Once we identify the root of our fear, we can begin to confront it and replace it with faith.

As we confront our fears, we need to remember that God is sovereign and in control. He sees every aspect of our lives and is working all things together for our good. When we fear the unknown, we need to remember that God is not surprised by it. He is not caught off guard by the unexpected. He is in control, and He is working everything out for our good. By confessing our unbelief and confronting our fears, we can begin to replace our fear with faith and trust in God's sovereignty. We can learn to fear the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom, and find comfort in His goodness and sovereignty. (Proverbs 9:10)