Letting Go

Letting Go


Don’t we all drag baggage in our lives that we don’t need? Evil thoughts that hinder us, bad habits that drags us down, grudges that we won’t let go and so on? Remember the resentments, the jealously, the insecurity, the sharp words, the impure thoughts or selfish attitudes that we have encountered in our live? All these have taken their toll on our spiritual vitality. Unless they are confronted right way, these actions will begin to form a layer of “dust” that prevents us from expressing the heart of God’s grace in our heart.

Children are filled with innocence. They are open to everything in actions and in words. As we grow older, we tend to stay focus on the trivial matters. Some of us are afraid to let go of the past, some of us let doubt and fear settle in our hearts, some of us have such high expectations that when these expectations are not met, we become very disheartened.

As parents, we always want the best for our children. We have high expectations and dreams for them. Parents may entrust unfulfilled dreams onto their children to fulfill, or have past grievances which they refuse to let go and remind their children about it. Let go of the past and all these expectations on your children. Each child is unique in his/her own way; let the child grow in up a happy environment without being irritated and resentful of the negativity and pressure that is added upon them. Never let a child grow up and live a life with the results of other people’s thinking. Give the children the freedom to lead their own lives.

At work, there may be times where there may be malicious gossip being spoken about you, or you may be bitter that you have been bypassed for a promotion or you are not earning enough to support the family. You may feel hurt, or incompetent as a person. Take the initiative to forgive and seek reconciliation when you feel that you have been wrong or misunderstood. Be honest to your feelings and address them. In life we choose to make things happen if we have a goal in mind and we work towards to go. Let go of material possessions. Centre our lives on God’s kingdom, then clothing, food and drink will be ours as well. “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33)

In relationships, it is never easy finding people whom we trust and love. Sometimes even the best of friends may not be there for when you need them, when that happens the friendship is broken and it will never be the same. Some of us have been so hurt by our past relationships that we are fearful of starting a new relationship and moving on in our lives. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one so that when he/she comes into our lives, we can truly love and appreciate the one. When the door of happiness closes, another opens. Sometimes certain things are not meant to be, sometimes it is just a matter of timing. When you have forgiven the people who have hurt you, you will find peace with yourself. Hence if you want something badly, let it go. If it’s come back to you, then it’s going to be yours forever. If it doesn’t then it’s never going to be yours.

Letting go is never easy, but it is a choice you make in your life. Have faith and trust in the Lord. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his step.”