Letting Go

Letting go. How many times have I heard or said...let go and let God. There are many lessons to be learned about allowing God to be in control. As I watch my daughter walk into her school each morning I say a prayer of love and protection over her. She looks so cute and mature as a little first grader walking slowly with her backpack. My heart just overflows as I see her enter the school. How I wish I could be there and make sure each and every thing went her way! Her friends only said encouraging things to her and of course, she always finished her work completely and neatly!! But, I have to let her go and trust God.

With many other situations under my radar and circumstances which I have responsibility , I  have the desire to take over. I know how this should go! If I can only do this or work really hard here it will all be alright. God knows my tendency. It's not so much that I hold onto material possessions , but more that I just want everything to be ok. I want people to be happy, trials to end quickly, and endings to be joyful. Who enjoys pain? Who enjoys discomfort? Who enjoys the unknown?


As I get closer to my heavenly father I gain a clearer perspective. I can look back at my life and see how God has never let me go. When I have fallen and been released into his grasp, despite my circumstances, are the times I have been truly safe. Situations around me have been crazy. Things didn't always go my way, but more importantly, I was clinging tightly to the one who could really save me. I haven't got it yet. God knows He is giving me more opportunities to learn this one! It isn't perfection, safety, or even happiness that I am to obtain. It's total dependence on the one who changes me. Who gives me real joy. Who knows my heart. Who even if He doesn't change a circumstance, hasn't forgotten me. He is simply developing me into his character.

So with those that I have been entrusted with and am honored to love, may I point them to Him. May I help them navigate their circumstances in life through His perspective...as I let them GO. Unfortunately, the one way they learn this best is through my example. May I release my grasp and let go and let God. He is faithful, good, and can be trusted.