2. Anxious About the Future? Pray This Psalm

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

Music Credits:
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⏱️ 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