Turn it loose; lay it down.
Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part
of your history, but not a part of your destiny.
--Steve Maraboli
It’s summer. It’s hot in my part of the world, and crazy weird the world over. This week, I simply want to share a prayer from Charles de Foucauld, and invite you to meditate on the words daily. See what happens in your soul.
Father, I abandon myself into
your hands.
Do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you;
I am ready for all, I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
And in all your creatures.
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my
soul;
I offer it to you with all the
love of my heart,
For I love you, Lord, and so need
to give myself,
To surrender myself into your
hands without reserve,
And with boundless confidence,
for you are my Father.
Amen
Now pause. Rest. Listen. Give thanks. And—let go. . . .
Monday Grab a hat and head outdoors. Pause, tip
your head back and look up. Now lower your gaze to the ground. What did you
see? Genesis 45:1-3
Tuesday Indoors or out, in your home or another
place, pause for several minutes and listen deeply. Beyond the voices and
traffic, tune your ear to an inner Voice. What do you hear? Psalm 133
Wednesday This time of year has its own peculiar
smell. What smell catches your attention today? Can you describe it? Isaiah 56:1; 6-8
Thursday We require food for our very survival.
Today, be very deliberate in choosing what you eat. As you eat, put your fork
down between bites and really taste what you are eating. Genesis 45:4-15
Friday Every surface of our bodies is sensitive
to touch or contact. Being deprived of human touch during this season of
pandemic is difficult. Be aware of this today as you make your way in the
world. Psalm 67
Saturday As you pray for yourself today, give thanks for the “complete package” that is you. Amen. Matthew 15:10-20
Sunday Look around you, Enjoy the moment with
another. Give thanks for creation all around. Romans 11:29-32
Letting go doesn’t mean that you
don’t care about someone any more. It’s just realizing that the only person you
really have control over is yourself. –Deborah Reber
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