LET GO OF WORRY

How many times do we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of “what ifs”? What if I don’t get that job? What if the doctor’s report isn’t good? What if my kids don’t turn out the way I hoped? The truth is, worry is like sitting in a rocking chair—it gives you something to do but takes you nowhere.

Lord Jesus said it plainly: “And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” Another translation says, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” (Luke 12:25). In other words, He’s telling us not to stress over things we can’t control. Our worry isn’t adding value to our life—it’s draining it.

When we worry, we’re essentially saying, “God, I don’t think You can handle this. I better take it into my own hands.” But let me tell you something: God is the Creator of the universe! He holds the stars in place; He can surely handle what’s keeping you up at night.

I remember when I was serving in our Diocese in Switzerland, a kind parishioner invited me for a boat ride on Lake Geneva. It was a beautiful day, But as we went further, the wind started picking up, and the waves began to rock the boat. I held onto the side so tightly my knuckles turned white. Sensing my unease, the driver smiled and said, “Father, you don’t have to worry. I’ve been riding this boat for 20 years. I’ve got this.”

Friend, that’s what God is saying to you today. “You don’t have to worry. I’ve been running this world since the beginning of time. I’ve got this.” Sometimes, we think worrying is helping us solve the problem. But in reality, it’s like spinning our wheels in the mud. We’re working hard, but we’re not making progress. Instead, God is inviting us to let go and trust Him.

So, let go of worry and embrace God’s peace. Remember, you can’t add a single hour to your life by worrying. But when you trust God, you open the door to His peace, His provision, and His guidance. Worry says, “What if?” Faith says, “Even if.” Even if the storm rages, even if the outcome isn’t what you hoped, even if the path ahead seems unclear—God is still in control.

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
November 24, 2024