You’ve probably heard it said a hundred times: “Let go and let God.” And you’ve probably replied each time you’ve heard it: “That’s easier said than done!”
Since it’s hard to determine when to let go in life, we tend to hold onto everything. It’s easier to hold on than make the mistake of letting go of the wrong thing or letting go at the wrong time. So emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually we hang onto everything. We reason that we may need it someday, so better just hang onto it.
There is a heavy price to pay when we hang onto everything. Physically, our houses become filled with junk. Emotionally, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Mentally, we become consumed with trivial matters. Spiritually, we never learn to truly trust God.
The sad part is that we as Christians don’t have to hold onto much of anything because Christ bears our burdens (1 Peter 5:7). We can let go and let God
What are some things we are hanging onto so tightly that God could carry for us if we would just let go? Is it anger, grief, the past, fear, a broken heart, disappointment, or disillusionment? Or is it dealing with a difficult co-worker, boss, spouse, child, friend, or job situation? Could it be old habits, illness, hate, a grudge, doctrines, depression, sadness, pride, vanity, greed, or turmoil? Or perhaps it’s feelings of hurt, superiority, inferiority, jealous, envy, confusion, frustration, guilt, shame, desperation, hopelessness, or helplessness? Maybe it’s being compulsive or controlling.
The list is endless!
If we turn our concerns over to God, he may not take all our troubles away, but he makes them bearable (1 Corinthians 10:13). He gives us peace. After all, sometimes God calms the storm, but sometimes the storm rages and he calms the child. As a child of God, either way, we benefit.
God can give us peace. It’s this peace from God that makes life bearable. However, we can never have it, if we don’t let go.
