What do you need to let go?
When I think of the phrase letting go, the late singer Teddy Pendergrass comes to mind. Around here in the Philly area, he was affectionately known as “Teddy P.” He sang “I think I better let it go. Looks like another love TKO (technical knockout), “Gospel singer Dewayne Woods penned. “As soon as I stopped worrying how the story ends, I let go, and I let God have His way.”
Letting go is something that we all struggle with at some point in our lives. It can be a challenging and emotional process, but it is also necessary for growth and finding peace within ourselves. I have often thought of letting go as a hot air balloon being released and ascending into the sky. This image resonates with me as a visual representation of the faith and trust it takes to truly let go of something or someone. Just like the hot air balloon, we must release our worries, fears, and expectations and trust that they will reach the divine that will guide us to our expected result.
However, letting go is not just about releasing negative thoughts and experiences only, but also about inviting the Holy Spirit into our awareness. By letting go of control and expectations, we open ourselves up to the guidance and direction of the holy spirit. It is a reminder to have faith and trust that things will work out in the best way possible. Navigating this space is not always easy; however, we must be intentional in our efforts to let go and lean into our faith for patience.
This position means being open to the unknown and surrendering to the journey that lies ahead. Often, we hold onto things because we are afraid of what may come next. We want to control the outcome and have everything planned out. But by letting go, we allow ourselves to grow and learn from whatever may come our way. It requires a certain level of vulnerability and courage to let go of our expectations and trust that things will work out for our good.
Letting go is a continuous process, and it is something we all must actively work on.
“We know all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28