LETTING GO--LETTING GOD
Whenever I mail a letter, it's an exercise of trust. Let me explain what I mean. When I write to a distant friend, it's impossible to deliver the letter myself. I need help of the postal service. But for them to do their part, I have to drop my letter in the mailbox first. I can't hang on to it. I have to place it in the mail slot and let go. Then I must trust the postal service to take over until my letter is delivered to my friend's home. Although I can't see what happens to it, my faith in the postal service assures me that my letter is a good a there!
Like wise, whenever we're faced with a problem, our faith is challenged. Knowing that it's impossible to resolve the difficulty ourselves, we recognize our need of God's help. First, though, we must go to Him in prayer. Until that moment we're still holding on to our problem. We know the situation won't get resolved until we let go and commit it into God's hands. Once we let go, we then must trust God to take over until the problem is resolved in His way. Although we can't see what He's doing, our faith is that His work is as good as done!
HELP US, LORD TO GIVE OUR BURDENS
TO YOUR TENDER, LOVING CARE;
GRANT US FAITH TO TRUST YOU FULLY,
KNOWING THAT EACH ONE YOU BEAR.
TRUSTING GOD TURNS PROBLEMS INTO OPPORTUNITIES
Our Daily Bread, 5/25/2000