KEY SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:34
“So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.”

Our master Jesus states categorically that we should not worry at all about tomorrow or the future. In that passage, he talked about the birds of the air which does not sow and are gathered into harvest, yet our heavenly father perfectly provides for them. He asks, Are we not much better or more important to God than they? There is a worry chart from an unknown source, yet observing it makes a lot of sense. The following is the chart.

1 . Things that men worry but will never happen …..40%

2. Things that can’t be changed by all the worry in the world….35%
3. Things worried about, but may turn out better than expected……15%
4. Pretty useless worries……8%
5. Legitimate worries…..2%

Total …………100%

Let’s explain the various groupings, giving examples. The first on the chart are matters that people worry about but would never happen, which are a whopping 40 per cent. These are things like worrying about an anticipated disease that does not exist. People worry about armed robbers who may attack their property at night. These are matters that may not happen at all, yet they are what takes a bigger aspect of what people worry most.

The chart also talked about issues that cannot be changed by all the worry in the world, and this is 35 per cent. These are those who may worry, for example, about the parents who gave birth to them. This is an issue that one cannot change in any way. Another example is an event that happened many years ago that concerns you. It has already passed in the future, and you can’t go back into history and correct it.

The third issue on the chart is those who worry about matters that eventually change with time or by observing certain restorative practices. This is 15 per cent. This includes certain sicknesses or conditions that eventually improve.

There are also the types of worries that are simply useless. This also makes up 8 per cent. It is very useless when one worries over the success of another individual. It is very useless if you get depressed about your soccer club that lost its game. Sadly, we have people falling into such a condition.

There are those who have legitimate issues that may call for real concern. An example may be one who has lost a very important amount. This is a real loss that may call for concern because of what the money was going to be used for.

The scriptures counsel us not to be worried at all about anything, no matter how real or legitimate it may be. God still works miracles. His word is the ruling principle of the universe. The moment one sets up their heart and mind to do what God says, as well as believing God’s promises, the power of God, whether through God’s angels or through the power of the Holy Spirit, will get into motion to honour the faith of that individual. Mark 9:23
And Jesus said, [You say to Me], If You can do anything? [Why,] all things can be (are possible) to him who believes!

Dear one, we realise that most worries about the future that most people burden themselves with are simply very much avoidable. The reason why a number of people get into these matters is a lack of knowledge of God and His word. If we were to give a great chunk of our time to God’s word as well as listening to living testimonies of people who overcame difficult situations by faith, we would be very much encouraged to stick to God and come out victorious.

( Pls note there is a big difference between worrying and thinking to plan for a good outcome of the event. To think and resolve issues is the proper way God expects us to relate to matters that come our way.

THOUGHT: GOD’S COUNSEL NEVER TO BE WORRIED IS STILL VALID AND THE BEST.

FURTHER STUDIES

Phi 4:6 KJV “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Mat 6:26 KJV” 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?”