Letting Go

Letting go means that things are changing. Whether it means that you’ve lost someone close to you or that you’re moving on from a familiar place, aspects of your life will never be the same. Recently, my parents moved from my childhood home to a new town. Every once in a while, I get a little emotional about not revisiting the only place I will ever call my hometown. Logically, it made sense for them to move. I know this, and I truly am excited for them; however, emotionally, I hold onto old memories pretty tightly. While I don’t believe I should let go of them (well, maybe a few), it may be time to loosen up my grip.

Another aspect of my life that needs a little lotta bit of loosening, is surrendering my issues to God. I read the other day, “When you let go, something magical happens. You give room for God to work.” God doesn’t want us to do more for Him; He wants more of us. He desires for us to let go of our worries so that He can take care of them. We all have those few things that eat at us – those constant worries that we can’t shake. What would happen if we let go of them? Why are we even holding on to them? Part of my wonders if I enjoy the worry because if I didn’t have it then I would have any reason to throw myself a pity party every once in a while. I hold on to those same worries. Yes, there are others that seep into my mind, but those big worries that constantly haunt me, I never let go of them. Today is the day to let them go.

God, take these obnoxious worries and shield me with your grace. I want to live in peace while trusting Your plan is working better than any one I could ever dream of.

Let. Go.