Let Go and Let God

June 21, 2009

Let Go and Let God! Today is Father's Day. What better gift to give our Heavenly Father than to trust totally in His provision and Word? I've been doing other things for a while and am back to study His Word with you all. Thank you for your patience and dedication to Him.

Day 1 - How Do We Let Go?

Letting go has so many different meanings and aspects in each person's life. It could mean letting go of a past hurt, resentment, favorite past time, worry, frustration, or love. It may mean standing in the shadow, being still or quiet, letting someone we love fall, or letting ourselves fail. Whatever you need to let go of today, let's explore in God's Word how we do that with peace of mind.

What should we let go of? God's Word says in Genesis that He spoke and said, "Let there be..." and He formed the universe, the world, the earth, the inhabitants, the animals, plants, seas and all that there is, was and is to be. Read Genesis Chapter 1 and reflect on what He made and what we should "let go" of!

James 1
1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, ¹⁵ and he himself tempts no one. 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. 1:15 Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. 1:16 Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters. ¹⁶ 1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift ¹⁷ is from above, coming down ¹⁸ from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. ¹⁹ 1:18 By his sovereign plan he gave us birth ²⁰ through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

So let us meditate on what God created, how He created it and for Whom He created the heavens and the earth. We were created in His image and righteousness and therefore, we cannot be tempted by God. Let us "let go" of that notion--that God is testing us or tempting us or trying to "trick" us! He is not, we are His Holy Workmanship and He, through His Word has provided a way out for us.

Questions:

1. What do you need to let go of? Think about your walk, your talk, your thoughts, your worries, your relationships, your habits, your likes, your desires...what do you need to give over to the Spirit of the Living God?

2. Pray about James 1. Examine your heart and ask yourself, do I blame God for any misgiving or wickedness in my life or the lives of those I love? If so, ask yourself, is this Godly?

3. Are you holding something, anything, back from God? Is your pride rearing up against the will of God by saying "this one thing I'll handle myself, this is just a little something that I can do all by myself". If so, it may be the one "little" thing that is separating you from joy and peace. Pray about it and lay it at the altar now.

4. Examine your style of worship, prayer, praise and study of His Word. Do you have one? If not, time to develop a focus on your faith that includes follow-through and discipline. Commit to it today--ten minutes, fifteen minutes of prayer, meditation, study and reflection on all God has done for you each day. YOU CAN DO IT!

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We're learning and growing together Saints. Letting go is not easy, it is comfortable to stay where we are and not grow. With growth comes rain, sun, wind, weeding, plucking, stretching, learning, losing, and lack of control! With God all things are possible...until tomorrow sweet blessings on your heart, mind and soul. Sister Lisa