Stop what you’re doing. Take a deep breath and then another. Relax. Take the time now to check in with yourself. What are you feeling? Where is your tension? What are you telling yourself is going to happen? Are you catastrophizing? Stop. It is all going to be okay. You have been running around too much today, your mind somewhere else. You do not need to take responsibility for so many things when they do not belong to you. The fear and anxiety of what will happen if you lay them down. I know. It’s scary. You can do it. Turn them over. That’s right, release them. Surrender.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (NLT)
All of these burdens are like boulders in our backpacks that we need to lay down. Many of them have names.
Fear, Hurt, Anger, Disappointment, Shame, Betrayal, Scarcity…..
If we let them go, then what? We may not get what we want, but maybe we will get what we need. Can that be okay? Maybe there is some plan or purpose we are unable to see. The less we try to force our way, and our will, the more natural life flows and can fall gently into place. If we will just allow it to.
It may feel like God has abandoned us. He hasn’t. He has been here all along. He is working it out, in His way, in His time. He knows. He hears. He cares. So relax. Take a deep breath. And know….God wants you.
God, help me to trust enough to let go of the things that I am trying to control and bring my “boulders” and burdens to you. Help me to believe and know that you love me more than I can imagine and you have me and my concerns in the palm of your hand.
Grace and Peace,
Sheryl
Transforming My Life 