Letting Go.

Years ago I had a poem taped to my refrigerator that my mom had given me. I read it almost daily and it truly got me through some tough times. My friend Michelle needed this poem a few months ago. I printed it out, mailed it to her and asked her to read it, reread it and keep reading it during those moments when it was hard to breathe, finding it difficult just to get from one moment to the next, never knowing which way to turn.

I also printed myself a copy and taped it back up on my refrigerator. Once again I find myself reading it daily, realizing how very true it is. When I try to control my surroundings, my circumstances, my life... oh how I screw it up time and time again.

Broken Dreams
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend.
But then instead of leaving Him
In peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.
At last I snatched them back and cried,
"How could you be so slow?"
"My child," He said, "What could I do?

You never did let go."

Robert J. Burdette

I'm letting go. Again. I'm going to keep reminding myself to keep letting go, handing this over to God each time I try to grab back the reins, letting Him handle what I know I cannot. I know His plan for me is best, is right.

A few nights ago Garth & I watched the movie Fireproof together. Again I was reminded to let it go, let God work in my/our heart(s) and guide me/us back on track... a far better, healthier, happier track than we ever walked together before.

There is also a song in the movie that really spoke to my heart, While I'm Waiting by John Waller.



I will wait.