Lay It Down
Hebrews 12:1, “WHEREFORE seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
Greetings! Why not take this day and work diligently to make it our own, in which letting go will help us to find peace and contentment? Many times, we get frustrated with anyone telling us to “just let it go”! Being 100% human, we have it engraved in us to not just let it go! This is a characteristic that was not given to us by God. One hundred percent of the time, this is a learned trait from which family has passed down for generations without even realizing the cruel impact that it brings to each of our lives. Today let us find strength to let God take the helm and lead us to understand that in letting go, we let God be in control. The essence of relief will truly fill your life once you arrive at the point of laying it down at Jesus’ feet. He beckoned His disciples to understand how important it is to love God only; but then to love your neighbors as yourself. Showing compassion in times of needing to release emotions of anger, fear, or hurt are the hardest of any task. The only way to receive complete fulfillment of the presence of God is to lay it down. For everyone, finding the strength to have faith that things will work out or come to pass, will be a daily workout with our minds and hearts. If you are a child of God, your salvation was a part of letting go. You understood the sacrifice Jesus paid in order that you would receive forgiveness and a transforming from the old self into a new self. At that moment you felt a rush of emotions filled with love, happiness, release. If you are not a child of God YET, take this moment today and lay it all down at the master’s feet! Reach out to Him, ask for forgiveness, and accept Him into your heart; guaranteeing you a place with Him in eternity! The rush you feel washing over you will be exhilarating! Once you lay it down, it will be carried by Him; He will help you to overcome all things. The weight that lifts from you will make you feel as though you are floating! Then take time to get into His word so He can further your education to how wonderful it can be to trust and obey. Lay it down today!
Scriptures:
Read: Philippians 4:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalms 119:105, I Peter 5:7, Psalms 55:22, Psalms 56:13, John 10:17-18, Galatians 6:1-3, John 16:33, Hebrews 12:1, Psalms 68:19, Isaiah 10:27, Psalms 138:7-8, Psalms 145:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 56:3, II Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalms 18:6
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for providing your shoulders to carry the burdens we have so that we can carry on through life here. Thank you for the guidance to find your presence that allows peace of mind to come over us. Lord, please continue to help us in understanding that all we need to do is lay it down at your feet. Continue to help us grow in faith and trust. Amen