Letting Go

July 1, 2017

Day 147: Ask In His Name:
"This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19

In today's lesson Anderson encourages us to not be "afraid to ask Jesus for what [we] need. He promises to 'supply all your needs from his glorious riches.'"  I wouldn't say that I am afraid to ask for what I need, or what I believe I need. As I have already mentioned multiple times, my reservation comes in when I feel as if whatever I pray doesn't really matter because God is going to do what He is going to do.  That feeling persists even now, but I try to fight it off.  


Day 148: Vacationing With God:
"This good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was them. But it did them no good because they didn't share the faith of those who listened to God." —Hebrews 4:2

This entry comes at a good time since I am currently on vacation at our Timeshare in Scottsdale. Anderson asks us to think about the fact that God has "invited us to rest with him. The creator of the universe had a vacation planned, and he created us just in time to share that vacation day with him. What's more, he invites us into that peaceful garden of rest every seven days."  I personally have a difficult time just resting.  I have gotten better at it since I have stopped teaching, but I still feel best when I am being productive and accomplishing tasks.


Day 149: Confession Is Good For The Soul:
"If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." —Psalm 66:18

I use to be a devout believer in the power of confession. I felt it was deeply healing, but I am more reserved about it now.  Anderson suggests that we find a trusted friend, family member, or spiritual leader and confess anything that is holding [us] back from the life that God desires for [us]." I am much more wary of confession now than I used to be. Experiences I have had in my former church have tainted my view of "trusting spiritual leaders and friends." I still confess to God and to a few people in my life, but I am not as trusting as I used to be of people just because they may be spiritual leaders.  Sometimes it makes me sad to remember how trusting I was and to know that I no longer am, and most likely never will be again. I suppose that comes with experience and a loss of innocence.  You can never really go back.  But, that's okay.  I am becoming more comfortable letting go and embracing what is new.