Anxious About the Future? Pray This Psalm

About this sermon

We live in a world obsessed with predicting the future… and terrified of it. So how do you actually live when everything feels uncertain? In this teaching on Psalm 3, John Ortberg explores one of the most universal human struggles: uncertainty. We don’t know what’s coming next—and instead of trusting God, we often try to control, predict, or even “gamble” on the future. But Psalm 3 offers a different way. It begins in fear and pressure—real enemies, real anxiety—and moves toward trust, surrender, and confidence in God’s presence. This teaching will help you name the “foes” in your life (both internal and external), bring your honest thoughts to God, and discover what it means to live with courage—even when the future is unclear. You’ll also be guided to pray the Psalm yourself, learning how to turn anxiety into conversation with God. 📚 Today's Resources: McKay Coppins, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” The Atlantic, 12 March 2026 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ ⏱️ Chapters (retention-focused) 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:15 – The Big Question: How Do You Handle Uncertainty? 00:30 – We Understand Life Backwards, Live It Forwards 00:49 – How We Try to Control the Future 01:12 – The Explosion of Gambling Culture 02:39 – Even Betting on the Second Coming?! 03:04 – A Better Way: Turn to God 03:32 – Psalm 3: Where Prayer Begins 03:58 – Start With One Word: “Lord” 04:23 – Practicing God’s Presence (Candle + Chair) 05:07 – “How Many Are My Foes?” 05:44 – Naming Your Real Enemies (Anxiety, Hurry, Envy…) 06:40 – Personal and Relational Pain 07:01 – When You Can’t Fix What’s Broken 07:26 – God as Shield, Glory, and Lifter of Your Head 08:20 – You Don’t Have to Prove Yourself 08:43 – From Shame to Confidence 09:27 – The Real Test of Your Life 09:48 – Can You Sleep in Peace? 10:14 – Waking Up: Life Is a Gift 10:34 – “Arise, Lord” (Resurrection Power) 10:56 – What Does “Break Their Teeth” Mean? 11:18 – Pray What You Actually Feel 11:46 – Where Deliverance Comes From 11:57 – Make This Psalm Your Prayer Today

Topics

• Prayer
• Anxiety & Worry
• Bible Study