Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About My Future?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding My Future in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about my future. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
9
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About My Future

  1. 1
    Psalms 1:3
    And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. wither: Heb. fade
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 20:4
    Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 23:6
    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever . for ever: Heb. to length of days
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 37:1
    A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 37:5
    Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Commit: Heb. Roll thy way upon
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 3:5
    Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 16:9
    A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 43:18
    Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
    KJV
  10. 10
    Matthew 6:26
    Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About My Future? (9 Verses)

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. wither: Heb. fade
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever . for ever: Heb. to length of days
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Commit: Heb. Roll thy way upon
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About My Future? (4 Verses)

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
The same was in the beginning with God.
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

How to Study What the Bible Says About My Future

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about my future. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about my future and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about my future is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on my future needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about my future with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about my future, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About My Future?

You have studied 13 verses about my future. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about my future?
Explore what the Bible says about my future. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 13 key verses about my future spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about my future are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about my future compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about my future?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about my future is Psalms 1:3 — "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoeve..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about my future?
My Future is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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