Worry is shortsighted and blind, but faith has vision. One unknown source gives a breakdown of what the average person worries about: 40% focus on things that will never happen, 30% deal with the past that can’t be changed, 12% concern criticism by others, mostly untrue, 10% relate to health, which worsens with anxiety, and only 8% are about legitimate concerns that require action. Statistics aside, the observation confirms that worry is an exercise in futility. There are two things we should never worry about: (i) things we cannot change and (ii) things we can change. Think about it! Then listen to these wise sayings:
“Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere” (English proverb). “Worrying is so dumb. It’s like carrying an umbrella waiting for it to rain” (Unknown). “What worries you masters you” (Haddon W. Robinson). “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe” (Mark Twain). “Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace” (unknown). “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Jesus Christ). Then take some time to read and reflect on Christ’s profound words in Matthew 6:25-34.
“Worry is blind…. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing (E.G. White). “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7; NLT). So why worry?—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 