I know I do. (Later in the blog I will reveal to you what I still lack to let go of...)
Whether it is a person, a lifestyle, pride, a grudge, or some thing ... it isn't easy to let go, but it surely doesn't benefit us by holding on to "it" either. Matter of fact, many people forfeit the blessing they could have received if they just trusted in God and let go. I wonder how many blessings people miss because they are unable to let go of something God is trying to pry out of our fingers for the sake of His love toward us?
Sadly, probably too many blessings. So the question remains ... Why don't we let go?
Fear of Change? Habit? Comfort? Uncertainty? Feels Good? Feeling in control?
This list goes on-and-on. Now the next question I pose is possibly one of the more important questions ... so think about this ...
What would you let go of (exchange) for eternal life in heaven?
What I mean is, what would you let go of here, now ... in order to receive an eternal reward, later?
What I'm leading at is: Would you be willing to let go of "You"?
I mean your lifestyle, the way you talked, the way you walked, the way you thought, the way you spent your time, etc.
Would you be willing to give up everything you are (leading up to this moment) if God wanted to make a "new you" (starting this moment) ... in exchange for the promise of eternal love-n-life in Heaven?
Tough questions ... I know ... but I just lay em out, for you and God to play em out.
The fact is one day we were born ... brought into this world and one day we will die ... be taken out. The bible tells us how all people will live forever ... either With God (In Heaven) or Separated from God (In Hell). And the ticket to heaven or hell is not based on being "a good person" or "deserving it" rather its based on "God's love and a choice". Love cannot be forced ... for love is a choice.
God allows us to make the choice ... either to live with Him in Heaven .... Forever OR to live without Him ... Separated... Forever (in the place people don't like to think about or talk about ... yet is very real).
The only choice that will matter in your life is this: Your way or God's Way.
Our way says ... I'll take my chances elsewhere. I choose to live for me and by me
God's way says ... All you have to do is place your Faith in Jesus, God's Son, and Love Jesus/God and others ... (The choice to live for God and by God).
WHY... Jesus? You might ask?
Because God is perfect. And to live in God ... forever (heaven) ... we need to be perfect to (meaning NO SIN in us ... not one). Which is impossible ... correct?
That's why God came down as a man named Jesus, and died for the sin of the world. (John 3:16)
The only hope of "forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God". No other "religion" out there offers this hope. And either Jesus is a liar or He truly is the Son of God and God himself who died for the worlds sins so you and me could be seen as "perfect" in God's eyes, through Jesus ...
Jesus said, "No one comes to Heaven (God the Father) except through me" [John 14:6]
I abuse this verse because it summarizes the entire bible, faith, and hope.
So the fact of the matter is ... we all have a choice ... love cannot be forced.
As for me ... I told you earlier I had trouble letting go of something and I do.
I have trouble "letting go" of "all of me". Its when I let go of "what I want, what I hope for my future, what my dreams are, what I'm worried about, what's bothering me" ... that I find my purpose, my peace, and my identity in the Love found in Jesus Christ.
Its when I let go of me, and fall into the arms of Jesus ... that I "don't worry ... about a thing ... and I know that ... every little thing ... is gonna be alright".
Jesus said, "If anyone desires to "come" after me (follow), he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it (let go) and whoever loses (let go of) his life for my sake will save it (find it). What good is it for a man to gain the whole world yet lose/forfeit his very soul?" [Luke 9:23-25]
What are you not letting go of ... that may be blocking the blessing God is trying to give you?
Will you let go of you and fall into the arms of Jesus (God's love/Heaven)?
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