LETTING GO

In a worldly mind set, where everything we have is gained by strife and hard work, and emphasis of success is placed on what we own, Letting Go of possessions does not come easy.

Where people find comfort in friendships and finding a true friend whom we can truly relate with, Letting Go of people who have become idols in our lives, does not come easy.

When you have brought up children, and they now turn to their friends rather than spend time with you, Letting Go of your loved ones is not easy.

When you are entitled to privileges and incentives, but you have been overlooked, the pain of Letting Go is not easy.

When you have lived with a spouse and have shared intimate relationship for years and now the spouse have died, Letting Go of the person is not easy.

When the person you are going out with is not the right partner for you, Letting Go of that relationship is not easy.

In a biblical perspective, we can take the example of Abraham having to sacrifice Isaac. That which was a fulfillment of God’s promise, had to be released. Does God challenge us each time to let go so that we can prove our love for Him? I do not feel that is the reason for letting go.

I feel Father knows what is best and He wants us to stay in His will. Letting go is not to prove our love, but it is obedience to the guidance of Father who knows what is best for us. That in the midst of the pain, we can still trust God for the fulfillment of His will for our lives. He wants the best for us, not the second best. Can we trust Him? Can we let go when we are challenged to?

We can still go our own way, as He will never impose His will on us, but we have to take responsibility when things go wrong, and not blame Him for the choices we have made. In this place of testing, we either move on higher in Him or come to a place of resentment, anger and rebellion and blame God for not coming through for us.

We can also let go of years of built up resentment, anger and hurts that have stifled our growth. Ultimately, letting go is a choice. I believe when we let go of our own ways, we are in a better position to see things through His perspective and move on.

We may feel at that moment that it is painful, difficult and heartbreaking, but God is able to pull us through and this would be a season of strengthening our walk with Him, that above all, no matter what the circumstance, we will still cling on to Him.

-jo-