Let It Go.
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matt 19:26
Right now, you might be thinking you’re facing something that is practically impossible to overcome. However, as a Christian, deep down you know that nothing is actually impossible with God. But do you know where that struggle comes from?
You have an imperfect fallen nature.
“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” Galatians 5:17
You are a spiritual being, but at this moment, you are limited to a human dimension and naturally you struggle as we sinful humans do. The world, Satan, and your own flesh all are competing against the Holy Spirit for the attention of your heart and your mind. Now, if you are in this position, take just a moment to think about all your doubts that you’ve had - think about each one. Now think about the mightiest things that God has done. You can find these in the Bible and in the testimony of that’s people. And if you are a child of God, you should be able to point your own salvation.
Now unpacked those doubts and lay them down at the feet of Jesus.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28–30
“Oh, but Paul, I do believe! I have given Jesus everything but I still have these doubts and fears. “
Listen to yourself! When you give Jesus everything, you are supposed to have nothing left. If you gave Jesus everything why do you still have something in your hands? You’re still holding onto your doubts and fears, so clearly, you have not given those to God.
If you want a peace that passes all understanding, even your own understanding, you have to let go of everything and give God full control of your circumstances in your life.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
You need to consider right now before you work yourself up and let a dark spirit get an advantage, that God might have a greater purpose than what you think is the main effort right now.
No matter how emotionally difficult or physically tough what you’re going through is right now, learn to understand that God sees a bigger picture than you do. And if that’s too difficult, focus on your faith and your trust in him that His will might be made known and glorified and submit yourself to His will no matter the outcome- get back to the simple but deeply meaningful and ever so important place of full surrender.
Jesus was once under pressure too, more than you will ever know. It was at this moment that he personally demonstrated what absolute surrender looks like - and he left us His very words from His personal experience in the garden and he did it all for you - for this every moment you would be facing right now when more than anything else on this earth, you need to completely surrender to His will, no matter the pain - no matter the cross you have to carry.
“… Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.” Luke 22:42
Let it go - give it to God.
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