The first thing that comes to my mind when i think of ‘letting it go’are little children who are so quick to forgive an unkind word, a reprimand, or even a broken heart. It takes a very short time for them to let it go and truly forgive never thinking of the indiscretion again.
Why is it so much harder for adults? I spent alot of wasted time holding on to those wrongs that were done to me. It wasn’t until I could truly see the damage those wrongs were doing, that I was able to ‘Let it Go.’ They were in control! They kept me from being happy. They changed the way I perceived life and my purpose here. They affected my parenting skills. They kept me from strong and solid relationships. They made every day hard.
I know what led me to that release of anger, hurt and fear was my Savior Jesus Christ who not only died for me but asked His Father to forgive those who hurt him. How amazing is that!!! I want to be that amazing.
When you let a balloon go up into the sky it grows smaller and smaller as you watch it until it is no longer visible and you forget about it completely. That release of holding on to hurts and other burdens you are carrying can dissappear just like that balloon! Don’t wait for justice or an apology that may never come!
Let it go and give it to the Lord. You will feel lighter yet stronger!
by Tanya Christiansen