letting go & trusting God.

I have my moments when I feel like I have a lot to say, and plenty of wisdom to share. So, here we go... I was thinking about how sometimes as humans, we are afraid to let go. We wonder what may happen...and thoughts cross our minds, often we doubt ourselves--and sometimes even God.

I remember the fear of learning how to ride a bike (with no training wheels.) It's a scary thing to a small child, is it not? Not having those training wheels to keep your balance for you. Most children have their parents, siblings, or someone to help them, and hold on to them as they first begin to learn. They have someone to lean on, hold them up--keep them from falling, right? Well, there comes a point where you they have to let go...and you have to go....on your own.

As I was babysitting today, the baby (1 year old) is beginning to walk, he will walk and hold your hand, hold on to furniture, hold on to anything nearby to keep from falling...as I helped him walk, I noticed that he never once fell down while he held onto my hand, but he never let go of me either. I watched and decided to slowly let go of him, wondering what he would do... At first, he didn't notice, but once he saw he wasn't holding onto anyone, he fell down. It's almost as if the fear inside of him of "doing it all alone" stopped him. And as long as someone he trusted was holding him and helping him, he could do it.

Granted, riding a bike and learning how to walk are seemingly small -- isn't it the same thing as our relationships with God? We all know that God is with is all the time, always there to listen, etc... but sometimes we have to let go of certain things, and trust Him. Trust that He will provide and take good care of us. God has never failed us, and He has made a promise that He never will fail to be our Rock and our Savior. I think if our faith in God (and in ourselves) was large enough--and we trusted in Him like we should, we wouldn't be so afraid of "letting go."

I know that we can't do everything on our own, and sometimes holding on is the only thing we can do....but if we trust God instead of doubting him, then maybe, just maybe letting go may be a little easier.

Let go & Let God.

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:18

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6

This may not make as much sense to you, as it does in my head...but I hope it encourages someone and gives a great reminder that we serve a great God, and all we need to do is Trust.