If God Be for Me, There Is No Need to Worry

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31

Worry has a way of creeping into our lives, trying to shake our confidence and make us question our future. We stress over things we cannot control, wondering if we will have enough, if we will be enough, and if we will make it through the trials ahead. But Romans 8:31 gives us the ultimate assurance: If God is for us, who can be against us? This is not just a comforting phrase—it is a divine truth that can change the way we live.

When we understand that God is on our side, worry loses its power. Fear begins to fade. Doubt crumbles under the weight of faith. The challenges we face may seem overwhelming, but they are no match for the One who holds the universe in His hands. Every problem, every uncertainty, every fear bows before the authority of God.

God’s Presence Removes Fear

One of the greatest sources of worry is fear—the fear of failure, the fear of loss, the fear of the unknown. But scripture reminds us time and time again that God is with us and we have no reason to be afraid.

Isaiah 41:10 declares: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

This is more than encouragement; it is a promise. God is not distant. He is actively working in our lives, strengthening us, helping us, and holding us up when we feel weak. When fear tries to consume us, we must remind ourselves: God is with us, God is for us, and God will sustain us.

God Has Already Secured Victory

We worry about outcomes because we often forget that victory has already been secured through Christ. We get anxious over battles that God has already won. We fear opposition that God has already defeated. But scripture reminds us that no force, no attack, no struggle can overpower the authority of our Creator.

Deuteronomy 20:4 reassures us: “For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”

The battles we face may seem overwhelming, but they are not ours to fight alone—God is with us, He fights for us, and He ensures our victory. Every struggle, every moment of uncertainty, is already in His hands. When we trust in Him, we stop worrying about the outcome because we know He has already secured our future.

God Provides All That We Need

Much of our worry comes from a place of lack—we worry about not having enough, not being enough, or not knowing enough. But God is not only our protector; He is our provider. There is no need to fear lack when we serve a God of abundance.

Philippians 4:19 assures us: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Every need we have, every desire of our heart, is seen by God. He is faithful in provision. Whether it’s strength, wisdom, resources, or guidance—He will provide. Our job is to trust, to walk in faith, and to allow Him to work in our lives.

God’s Love Is Unshakable

Perhaps the greatest reason we should never worry is because God’s love for us is unshakable and unfailing. He does not waver, He does not abandon, and He does not forget about His people. When worry tries to convince us that we are alone, scripture reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

Romans 8:38-39 declares: “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

We are held in the love of God. Not just today, not just in the good times, but always. No situation, no hardship, no failure can change that. If God is for us, we are secure.

Walking in Confidence

So what does this mean for us in daily life? It means we can walk in confidence—not in ourselves, but in the One who holds our future. Instead of worrying, we declare God is for us. Instead of doubting, we speak His promises over our life. Instead of fearing, we rest in His presence, knowing that He is guiding our steps.

The enemy thrives on worry because he knows that a fearful heart is a distracted heart. But when we shift our focus from worry to worship, fear loses its grip. We are no longer consumed by anxiety but anchored in faith.

Final Declaration

Today, let this be your declaration:

I will not fear, because God is with me.

I will not worry, because God is fighting for me.

I will not doubt, because God has already secured my victory.

I will walk in confidence, knowing that if God be for me, NOTHING can stand against me.

So let the storms come, let the challenges rise—I will not worry. Because I know who holds my future, and I know that nothing can separate me from His love.

Amen.

Dr. D. Devon Griffin, Author

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