The bible teaches us to “cast all your cares upon me”….
Realistically, how many of us actually do this “without” trying to fix the situation ourselves? I would estimate a very low percentage. Learning to “let go” and “let God” is not as easy as it sounds, however, the bible reassures us to …”Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Ps 55:22 and “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
For example let’s consider Job’s trials. Job said: “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” Job 13:15 KJV
The taunting, “Worry Syndrome”
I pose the question, if you’re in constant turmoil and worrying, why do you pray? Is it just something you do because it’s tradition? Or, do you truly seek God for peace and understanding? Forming a “real” relationship with God provides a sense of security, revelation knowledge and mostly, “a peace that surpasseth all understanding.”
The bible says to delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart (Ps 37:4) What we should understand mostly from this passage is the fact that there is a process of learning just how to “delight yourself in God.”
Are you willing to go through the process? If so, here are a few suggestions to get you started on your blessed journey: Pray and sincerely ask the Holy Spirit to order your footsteps as you prepare to read God’s words.
- Clear your mind of all self-thoughts of how you “think” it should be. (As Paul stated to the Corinthians in 1 Corin 14:36; “Do you think that the knowledge of God’s word begins and ends with you Corinthians? Well, you are mistaken!”)
- Be prepared to push your way through negative temptations of things like, “I don’t understand what I’m reading” or “this doesn’t make any sense” or “I don’t have time to read” or “every time I try to read the bible, I get sleepy” (well, perhaps you do but, understand that the enemy doesn’t want you to read it, speak boldly and declare the good works of the Lord that you have already conquered the enemy and you’re on your way to a victorious life in Jesus Christ!) and continue to read. (Ref: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matt 26:41)
- Make it a point to read at least 3 scriptures per day. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to place these readings in your spirit so that when it’s time for you to use them, He will bring them back to remembrance.
- Don’t “try” so hard. God knows your heart. A sincere heart towards Him will produce results.
- STOP stressing. When you find yourself going to a place of stress, having tantrums or rebellious actions – STOP and ask yourself, “what do I look like to God right now?” Did you know that God knows what are needs are long before we do? Let go and let Him do what He promises all throughout His message.BUT, if you feel you must continue through a tantrum, afterwards, repent (ask for forgiveness), shake the dust and renew your mind to the will of God. Note: “Discouragement, depression, and self-pity are the result of problems and adversity for some. For others, problems are a challenge and help bring about faith, trust and victory.” 1
- Be willing to go through your storm! Pick up your cross and humbly carry it to its destination! God is able to use us for His glory when we’re willing to pursue the purpose He intended for us long ago.
- Place yourself in environments and with people that are positive and encouraging.
- Instead of the “me, oh my” syndrome, with a sincere heart, pray for others.
- “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to your own understanding.”
Did you know that doubt and faith couldn’t exist in the same body? For example, have you ever found yourself in a conversation saying, “I know I should be stronger than this, oh yes I have faith BUT, I’m human too, and sometimes it just gets too hard.”? The mind can sometimes be our worst weapon against self; however, the fact that we can dismiss negativity by adding positives allows us to be over comers! It is unwise (and impossible) to seek the Lord through “worldly” eyes. God is a spirit and the bible informs that we must seek Him in spirit and in truth.
Larry Burkett once said, “as Christians we are admonished to be over comers, all you need to do is ask the Lord to help you.” Scripture reference: 1 John 5:5; “Who is the one that overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”
What a message of reassurance, Amen?
The bible is filled with such reassurance that all we have to do is trust God, know the word for yourself and to “let go and let God” do what He purposed for your life long ago.
© 2005-2011 Regina Baker
UPDATE 06/11/2011 – the newly released book “How To Let Go and Let God” is ready! For additional information visit: www.HowToLetGoandLetGod.com
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December 21, 2009 at 11:09 pm
WOW! This is so on point for me today! I had the day straight from the devil today. It was like everything that could go wrong did go wrong.
I was called everything but a child of God right before my show. Then I saw my income go down and i found myself wondering just what is going on. All of this was before 12 noon.
I was then told some things in an email that I totally did not agree with but I knew was coming nonetheless.
By that time I was looking up at God and wondering if He was playing a joke on me.
I was reminded of scriptures that helped me make it through the day and like you said, I found a positive friend to vent to and it help me so much.
I mean I was really ready to hurt someone but God just comforted me. I am truly learning the value of letting go and letting God.
Thanks for this confirmation!
Thank you for this great message.
I’m at a point in my life where I really need things to develop and change but a lot of the avenues I’m going down are delivering nothing. I just have to pray about it and let go and place it all in God’s hands. He knows best for my life!! Not me :-/
In Christ
Alison
My God this is such a wonderful blessing that I found this sight. I was searching for a “Theme” for our Ushers anniversary and I ran across this particular sight. I truly enjoyed the words of wisdom and encouragement that has truly helped me to understand, why can’t I, I don’t understand the bible, and truly sometimes I do get discouraged because I try very hard to understand. But, I am willing to get myself together and read about 2 to 4 scriptures a day and stay positive to keep tantrums out of the way of the Blessings the Lord has prepared for me. I thank to for these words. GOD BLESS
Latara, Alison and Brenda, you are so welcomed! It’s amazing how God speaks through us in different ways! I pray that He continues to encourage you, enlighten you, and provide you with all the wisdom and understanding you need to do His will! Blessings!
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May 14, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Thanks, Regina! That was a beautiful, timeless reminder of God’s promises, love and grace! Thanks for sharing it with us. :>)
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@Lynn ~ you’re so welcome ~ God is SO faithful to His promises! Thanks for stopping by
I am struggling with letting go of my husband, who does not want to be with me. My thoughts are consumed with him so much of my day. Reading this and receiving some scripture to read really helped. Thank You…….
@Margaret, as hard as it is to understand this at this time, remember, God desires that you to put all of that energy and focus that you’re putting on your husband right now — on Him. Why? Because He is the ONLY one who is faithful to His promises. I pray for your strength in the Lord! I ask God to cover you with His love, wisdom and protection from anything tries to consume your mind! Trust God to fulfill His purpose and perfect will for your marriage, in Jesus name.
Hi Regina, didnt want to use my real do to privacy. i thank you so much for those words because there is a lot going on in my life problems with my husband and my immediate family, and it seems that i just cant find a way out. i dont want to go into details but i’m asking for your prayers that the Lord guard my mine and continue to order my steps in his word.
@Mrs. Robbie ~ I thank God for those words… He knew you needed to hear confirmation from Him. Know that God promised to never leave you nor forsake you. Remain steadfast and unmoving in trusting Him for guidance.
This is awsome! I’m glad I came a cross this page, I really needed this today. This is a true blessing!
@Mrs. Delgado ~ isn’t God’s grace amazing? God is so mindful of our needs and directs our paths even when we don’t know it. I thank Him for sending you here for such a time as this to read His words of comfort. Be blessed!
Is there anyway that you could send some scriptures to my email so that I can read. I’m going through the same situation as Margaret. I am struggling with letting go of my husband of 16 years who no longer wants to be with me.
Regina:
I been struggle about a man that I meet, he real want to be with me. Then he said he didn’t have the same feel as I did. It’s been hard on me to let go. I’ve talked to other people, they tell me just stop. But it seem like I can’t
Thank you for me reading Margaret about her husband.
This has been blessing to me
Catherine
Dear Regina,
I have always allowed stress to attempt to conquer me. After attending Al Anon over 20+ years ago, this was the first thing I learned…to let go and let God. Why does my old nature keep sneaking up on me? My beautiful daughter recently came home stressed out about events at Color Guard. Immediately my old nature wanted to go in and knock the head off of the Color Guard Instructor. After 2 hours of agony dwelling about my next move, I Googled Learning to let go. This was the first site that added…and let God. Uh oh. I am convicted. I read and immediately placed this burden upon the Lord. Instant serenity. Why does my brain back track on me? I am almost ashamed, yet gratified to rediscover the obvious. Thanks for the timely and eternal truth.
Hi Recently My grandson has moved home with me from Jail he is 21 years old and my son is here with me also, he is on a gps device until 9/20/10 I feel stressed but I try to keep my sainity ( Let go Let God). I read the bible more now than ever and it feels good. I am currently engaged to be married some time in the coming year. My fiancee and I have talked and we feel we both need couseling because I am going through and lot to keep the peace within my home. I’m truly holding onto to God, but sometimes you feel youre slipping. Please pray for me and my family.
I needed this message today. I am going through a tough time and I know I need to let go and let GOD! I am working on that every minute of my day…The man that I love ened our relationship for very real reasons. Nothing bad or terrible was done. We both know that right now our relationship is not possible. It’s hard because he is a great man and I do not want to lose him forever. He is a Godly man with a great heart and those are so hard to find
No matter how I feel or what I think I know that God has a plan. Even if things never work out I just pray that God see me through this loss. THank you all for your prayers.
Hi Karen, ~ you said “No matter how I feel or what I think I know that God has a plan. “ You are SO VERY right! Trust God to direct you through… seek Him for understanding. Think of Him first and ALL will work out according to HIS perfect will for your life. ~ Hugs
hi regina
God bless you for helping us to let go and let God do his plan…I have a broken heart right now the man that I was dating for three years wants to move on…Its a mutual decision between the two of us..We love each other so much but its wrong timing, there is a lot of things involved and we cannot control it ONLY GOD…Me and my man end up relationship though we are deeply in love with each other…We decided that whatever God plans for me and him it will happen in HIS TIME…Please pray for me and the love of my life that we understand whats God purpose in our life…thanks
Hi Miray, Praying for God’s direction and guidance regarding your relationship in Jesus name! Keep in touch.
Thanks Regina,
I am in a situation of trying to let go of my husband who is currently living with someone else. I though that I was at the point where things they did didn’t bother me, but I guess I haven’t gotten to that point. I am going to follow your advice and focus on God and do what He wants me to do. Thank you again
Hi Sandra, I’m praying for you Sis. I had to learn that it wasn’t always the things “they do” that bothers us, it’s the things we feel “they do to us” that makes it hard to deal with. The most important thing to understand is that, he really isn’t doing anything to you, he’s made it all about him at this point. I’m glad to know that you’re choosing to focus on God and seek HIM for understanding (clarity) and mostly for HIS direction in this matter. The world (people) can’t give you comfort in this, BUT GOD, will never fail you! Hugs!
Regina,
I found myself reading the comments and realizing that I’m not alone in my feelings of letting go and letting god. My husband died many years ago and I’ve struggled to raise our kids. In the beginning I thought it would be easy to fall in love again and remarry. After dating several men over the years, I finally realized that I cannot change people. I tried to make them into the husband I lost. Once I realized what I was doing I let GO and GOD is now in complete control. I don’t have the man that I feel that I need but GOD knows what I need. It is in his hands. Thank you for the encouragement through your words.
Regina, what a wonderful site! I am going through a divorce after much prayer and contemplation. It is for the best. I have recently been reconnected with the first love of my life. The first time, wasn’t right. 2nd time, was not right because I was married. Now, after 23 years, he is back in my life and both of us are now single. I am having the hardest time letting go and letting God. I know that if it is HIS will for this relationship to work for me, it will work and will be a blessing to all. Your lesson on letting go and letting God has really hit home with me. I have been feeling sorry for myself all night because we were supposed to have a date today, and he had to cancel due to a family situation and was very sorry about it. I have to realize that if God wants this relationship to finally BE, I have to let it go and give it to Him. Boy is that hard for me to do. The romantic in me wants it to come full circle, but my faith tells me that I have to let God have it. I truly desire the faith that will allow me to do just that – let God have it. So, that is my prayer. Thank you for your wonderful words! God certainly sent me to your website tonight!
Hi Kelly, keep the Faith! Trust God to order your footsteps EVEN in the midst of the journey. It’s how you go through the process that determines the outcome. God’s grace is definitely amazing (when we trust Him). Thanks!
Thank you for this article.
I have stress related illness because I worry and fret about everything and now everything has become worse because of the worrying I can’t even get out of bed or function as a normal human being.
However I am prone to whining and getting frustrated and just plain out mope instead of just letting go. Praying is also sometimes hard because i live in a house full of people who don’t like to hear or see prayer.
I will follow the guidelines you listed and also to pray and read the bible more. Thank you.
Regina this is such a wonderful site. In reading some of the other posts I can relate to
most of them. I’m in love with a wonderful man who just recently decided to end our relationship. He was dealing with alot of struggles. Prior to this happening he ended our relationship for personal reasons.I feel with everything that he was going thru he just became overwhelmed. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him & pray for him. It’s so hard to stay strong, because it’s hard not to miss him & wonder. We were so good for each other & had such an amazing relationship. God knows the desires of my heart &
I have been praying to God that if “he(my ex)” is meant for me then I know God will send him back when the the time
is right . I thank you for this website cuz it really inspired me to just leave it in Gods hands cuz it’s just too much to bear on my own.
But I feel alot better than I did before.
God bless
Lisa
hi
i am 24 year old with a lot on my plate. i recently had a miscarriage and the man who impregnated me was not even there for me. i wanted so much for things to work out between us. i thought he was a wonderful guy until i miscarried. i feel like i have lost everything because i have to grief for both my child and man on my own. i am scared of having hope because i just think i will be disappointed again and again. to summerize i am just an empty shell right now.
Very grateful for this article! Thank you!!
This got me really thinking. I just simply typed something in Google and found this article. What a relief I think I have a goal today that is to read the bible. (Hopefully make a regular schedule to do so too.) Unfortunately I have been through what has felt like hell and following my own desires for two years but this may be a good time to start now. Only fifteen.
by reading eveyone’s comments i can see that i’m not the only one in this very very complicated and confussing situation i’m in a realtionship with a married man that i truly believe is the person i’m supposed to be with forever but it is NOT right ….. i pray all the time and it’s him that i am lead back too but how can that be when this goes against everything in God’s word ? i am so lost within myself and i need help to get out of this ,it is killing my soul ….how can i do this to God ?HELP!!!!
I’ve got to ask you this question, how can you truly believe this is the person you’re supposed to be with, KNOWING, it’s not right? You don’t believe that, you’ve just created a reason to justify your belief.
When you say you pray all the time and then you’re lead back to him… who led you back? Surely it wasn’t God.
One thing you did say correctly according to God’s word (and not mine), is that “this goes against everything in God’s word.”
Understand, I’m not the one to judge you, I’m not evening pointing a negative finger at you. There are things that I’ve had to go to God for and ask for forgiveness (repent)… and when we do ask for forgiveness / repent, those are things we don’t turn back to because, even in your darkest hours of reflecting on this — we know without a shadow of doubt, it’s wrong.
“Adultery is the most widely condemned of the sexual sins; it is mentioned in the Ten Commandments, all four Gospels, and ten other books of the Bible.”
Study the scriptures: Exodus 20:14, Jeremiah 13:27, Proverbs 5:18-23, Proverbs 6:32, Luke 18:18-20, Matthew 5:27-28 and so many more. Meditate on the word of God and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal understanding specifically for you! Cast down (negative) imaginations that you yourself know to be untrue. It’s a process of deliverance that you’ll have to go through but with a sincere heart and steadfast belief in God, you’ll overcome.
I commend you for taking the first step to even comment about it, that’s a positive step in the right direction… seeking help.
My prayers are with you.
i thank you for telling me the truth as soon as i started to read it it made me cry because i do know better i just really dont know how to end this…..god lead me to this site for a reason i guess it was time …..once again i truly thank you
You’re welcome. I don’t take any glory in this, it’s all GOD! Bless His name!
The first step to just end it. Point blank. You don’t owe him any explanation as to why. God knows your heart — you just walk away. Then cry out to the Lord for peace. He knows your every thought, your every step… He’ll be right there with you! Please keep in touch, we’re praying for you in Jesus name.
Thank you Father for helping puddlin, thank you for giving her the strength, the right mind and the authority to take back what the enemy thought he did. Father, she cried out for help, your word said ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be open – you answered and we thank you for that. Order her footsteps in your word, Lord. Reveal to her your pleasure in seeking YOU! Remove anything that is not of YOU in the name of Jesus. Restore what the enemy meant for bad and YOU Lord, turn it into good. Thank you for the full armor of protection, thank you that YOUR will be done! We bless your Holy name Father, we thank you for what you’ve done and what you’re about to do on behalf of this situation, in Jesus name… YES and Amen!
hello regina i thank you for your words of encouragement i was just looking for something to read to comfort me because i’m having issues of letting go and letting god ,and my number one issue is i don’t always understand what i’m reading in the bible and it makes me frustrated and i start feeling inadequate as though i’m a dummy or something, before i start reading the bible i ask GOD for understanding of his word and he doesn’t give it to me and that’s when i become angry and want to give up i’m fairly a new christian and i’m not perfect i still do some things that i shouldn’t do and the worst thing i believe is my smoking but i’m asking GOD to help me in this area maybe that’s why he’s not blessing me with understanding Please pray for me that i may become strong in christ jesus to do his will in all things. GOD Bless
Hi Wanda,
You’re welcome. Girlfriend NONE of us are perfect and NEVER will be. Understanding the bible is not an overnight process that’s why I encourage you to NEVER give up. The Holy Spirit will begin to reveal everything to you according to HIS will / way of understanding for you. Remember to be “anxious for nothing, but by prayer and supplication (continue) to make your request known.”
God’s timing is so not like ours. He’s slow to anger (unlike us)… we get frustrated and want to throw in the towel, I know, I’ve been there before. But He’s a patient God and will do everything He promised to do — believe me, He will.
I will share this with you, don’t focus so much on your smoking (I’m not saying you shouldn’t quit), I’m just saying don’t make that priority *thinking*. Make God, His word and your relationship with Jesus Christ, your *priority thinking* and everything else will fall in place.
I do pray that you will become confident and knowledgeable of the word of God. I also pray that your relationship with Jesus Christ becomes ever so close and that you will begin to understand that the Holy Spirit is your confidant, your teacher and your guide. In Jesus name!
hello again regina i must say that you are a awesome lady to respond to little old me and i would like to say thank you again. since the last time i wrote to you things have gotten worse i’m at my wits end and i really don’t have the strength to continue the fight and i’m not being selfish i just want to give up completely as you can see i have very little faith in anything i don’t know if this is where GOD wants me to be but it’s terrible and hard to understand what’s going on around me everyone around me thinks that i’m a bad person so what i’m doing is living off of what people think of me because i’m not strong enough on my own to believe anything else this trend started when i was just a kid and at my age of 45 i feel so inadequate to other people because i’ve been beat down all of my life not just by people but my family as well i’m not looking for self-pity what i’m looking for (even at my age) is learning to love myself as well as GOD and those around me but this seems like a really hard journey that i don’t believe that i can win. Regina i thank you so much for allowing me to vent because i have absolutely no-one that i can turn to(human that is) for whatever reason no one likes me and i have heard of the saying i must first love myself in order for someone else to love me and that may be true but where do i begin because i don’t have a clue . GOD BLESS you because you are a wise lady in the LORD.
Twitter: deeperwaters
May 21, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Dear Wanda,
I’m not Regina but I just read your comments and wanted to offer you some encouragement.
It does not matter what everyone or anyone else thinks about you, what matters is what God thinks about you and what He has said about you.
God loves you so very much Wanda and even though you may not be able to see it right now, He does have a plan and a purpose for you life. He tells us in Jeremiah 29:11 that He knows the plans that He has for us and those plans are to prosper you, plans for you good and not harm, plans to bring you to an expected (beautiful, full and fulfilling end).
Gods thoughts are not our thoughts, His thoughts about us are lovely and full of love. He does not view you as bad or worthless, He looks at you as His daughter, a woman of great value and worth. You are a jewel in His eyes. Right now you can’t see it because right now you are looking at the smudges and dirt that life has covered you with. But your Father in heaven sees past that, He sees the real you. Did you know that you were fearfully and wonderfully made? You were created in His image and He has called you His own.
Wanda you are actually stronger than you think. Do you remember all the times in the past when you didn’t think you could take another thing? When you didn’t think you could face another day? Well look behind you and guess what? You took that and some more, you faced that day and some more.
Can I tell you this? You have already won! You already have the victory, you just didn’t realize it.
God has given you the strength you need each day to move to the next day.
Each of us has our journey and you are in the process of yours.
God is going to give you beauty for ashes, He is going to take what was bad and allow you to see how HE turns it to good. You don’t have to trust Him to get you through next week, next month or next year, trust Him to get you through today and He will.
I want you to know your life IS worth living. It’s like a movie that’s still being scripted and acted out. You are only midway through but if you hold on the scene is about change and you are about to see the joy that you desire, the love that your heart longs for and the freedom that your soul desires.
God has so much in store for you, so many good things and the first and most important was His son Jesus. He gave His only son just for you and the more you call out to the Lord the more you will see all the beautiful things He has in store for you.
God bless you Wanda and I will be praying for you.
Twitter: deeperwaters
May 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Dear Wanda,
I wanted to ask what version of the bible you are reading? Sometimes the King James can be a little intimidating or hard to understand when you first start studying.
You may want to try reading the NIV (New International Version) or ESV (English Standard Version) they my be a lot easier to get you started.
Blessings,
Tony
Hi Regina, I loved this blog. Emotional strength through the Word I think is the most critical factors to succeeding in business. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Natasha!
Thank you for your encouraging words! I give God ALL the credit for this and I thank Him for people like YOU, who stop by to encourage, support and be a blessing to others. God bless you!
Powerful article and I am taking every word to heart. I always “claim” to have faith but I now realize that I have to stop TRYING to handle everything because I can’t. God is in control of everything and always will be .
Hi Zahara,
I use to ‘claim’ faith but I learned I had to “receive” faith. It’s not something we can claim if we haven’t yet received it. It actually becomes a part of your thinking. We all are going through the process of learning how to let go and let God. I saw the below info on a website, that somewhat explains it. ~ Thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate you. Blessings ~ Regina
You will receive from God according to your faith.
EPHESIANS 3:20 NKJ
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
This verse says two things. God can do more than it is possible for us to even imagine. Second, what He will do in our lives, is dependent on the power at work within us.
What is that power? It is the power of His Word, activated by the Holy Spirit.
ROMANS 1:16-17 NKJ – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
The Gospel is the power of God. It will bring faith. It will bring freedom.
MARK 9:23 NKJ – Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
Anything is possible — if you have faith. Faith comes from receiving the Word of God. God’s Word is faith food; if you eat it, it will produce faith in your life
Thank you so much. I gooled and found your site just when I needed it. My grandson has been raised by be most of his life and has lived with me since he was 12, he is 20 now. He overdosed and was in psyc ward and has been home this week. Many up/downs and he definitely has some mental issues (along with his mother and father). I was so overcome with my depression and helplessness that I was completely overwhelmed. This and church this AM made me see that I need to put this in God’s hands and focus on Him and know that he will take care of this and that I will have to know and trust Him. Thank you so much!
Hi Joyce,
You’re welcome! Sometimes we get into situations that we must rely only on God to repair. His workshop is much better than we could ever begin to imagine. Keep trusting, never stop praying and believe God to step in according to His perfect will. TRUST God. Praying for you. {{{Hugs}}}
Hi regina this is wanda i wrote to you not long ago pouring out my heart to you about how i thought GOD didn’t love me or cared for me and other things that i said ,Well i need to take all the things i said back because of your words of encouragement i finally can see where i need to let go and let GOD and stop holding on so tight, it’s because i have fear of letting go and in his word he said that he would never leave or forsake me and it is a proven fact today, because all the time that i was complaining about him not loving me and caring for me that’s completely not true because i kept praying and praying and crying and crying for him to come into my heart and guide me to do his will so he did what he said he would do he blessed me with a JOB today and now looking back i realize that when i couldn’t get my way i start panicking and giving up but it’s not about me it’s about him and his will and his time so i think i’ve learned a valuable lesson throughout all of this and it is to LET GO AND LET GOD and i’m just a vessel for him when he’s ready to use me to do his will in any matter not just the JOB but in any and everything. I hope this make since to you because it sure makes since to me .THANK YOU so much for your encouragement and i will keep you in my prayers. GOD BLESS
NOTE: there must be some kind of computer glitch because when you e-mail someone else it comes to my e-mail address (i apologize for that).
Thanks for this Word. I am going to read and re-read it again. I have been saved for over 10 yrs and have a Bachelor’s of Theology, however, been going through some really rough times the last 4 yrs. God has of course come through and the blessings and coverings have been plentiful. So why when I am in the middle of something else do I lose my faith, and worry worry worry. I have not been in the Bible in a while…so there is one reason. I do pray, but I need to trust that the LORD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME! I just lost my job and my husband’s income barely sustains myself and my 8 yr old daughter. We need things badly. MOstly I need a new job. Would appreciate prayers and thanks for ‘keeping it real’..God Bless.
I’ve been going though alot in my marriage and life lately. For months I have been saying that I’m just going to leave it alone and let GOD deal with it, but this is easier said then done. I still find myself worrying, crying, and obsessing over my situation. I finally realized that I don’t know how to let go and let GOD. This artical really, really helped me. I’m taking it to heart. Thank you so much Regina, keep me in prayer.
I love this! I needed this! Im thankful to have found your blog at the peeeerrrrrrfect time!
Korene
Dear Torn,
My heart goes out to you and you have my deepest sympathy- BUT YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT, IT IS NOT RIGHT. Sister, satan is trying to deceive you. Resist him and he will flee from you.I will also pray for you. God hates divorce and never wants to see a marriage broken up. Have faith in doing the right thing and God will help you.
God bless you.
God thing an
Hi there Regina,and all.
I have found God and am willing to accept Jesus as my saviour,for in God all things are possible.
I now undrstand to let go and let GOD.
Just recently,I had an appointment.I felt I needed as I was feeling in need.The appointment got cancelled as I arrived and I felt dissapointed and not respected when speaking with the receptionist.Like a flash of light and for the first time in my life,I heard the words,’God wouldnt let me down.’I realised then and shortly later,that I cannot fix it,control it anymore,I need God.Now I say,it is a work in progress,and a road I am learning,but honestly I find comfort and joy in having a relationship with God and Jesus.I catch glimpses of myself feeling joy,love and peace.Sure the ego is fighting,and it is challenging,but if God be for me,who could be against me?Clint
I’m a mess right now and found this site.. I have so much anger, hurt, hatred and rage inside of me, I NEED TO LET GO AND LET GOD. I’m having so much trouble doing it. I’m going to try these step and continue to read your postings. I’m a Mom who is truly hating two people who have hurt my daughter.. by breaking her heart, lying to her and deceiving her. And these are peers of hers at school AND church!! As a parent, how do we protect and love but also forgive those who are so mean, self centered and misguided? I need help.. I’m to the point that I want to hurt them back somehow, but know I can’t….
Hi my name is Debbie
I am going to try and make this short as possible of a very long story. My husband & I are both Christians. He was a prodigal boyfriend. I prayed and fasted for God to restore our relationship being God placed it on my heart that he would be my husband. God gave me the miracle of us getting married. We found out his 1st marriage was never finalized he felt horrible. He didn’t know. He immediately filed. It will be final at the end of this month. During the waiting we looked up accidental bigamy. Some states say when the divorce is final the 2nd one will be valid. I don’t know if this is true or not. My husband loves the Lord. 3 months into our marriage he felt like he married his bestfriend. He said he wasn’t in love with me. He said he doesn’t want to settle with just loving me. He said he needs to establish a personal relationship with God before he is in a relationship. He says God has the right one out there for both of us. I prayed for God to choose the man for me and I met Juan on a Christian dating site. He told me once God brought me to him and I completed him. Now he said he said he was in love with me and married me because he must have been lonely. Please. I have been praying for Gods desire and if this isn’t his to take it away. Juan is in my heart everyday. Do I pray for restoration for my marriage or do I have to wait til the end of the month? If we went by the Bible law he gave the wife a divorce permit for grounds of adultery, We did marry in the eyes of God. If we go by US laws we have to recognize same sex marriages that is not in the bible laws and all kinds of other things this world is changing. I am trying to get Gods vision. His family loves me and told him he finally found the right person to complete him. He use to say that too. Now his heart has changed. He isn’t cheating or anything. Our Pastor told him he had deep issues that needed healing but he refused to go to any more counseling! he said he was at peace! He still wants to go to church. He said I can stay in the house until we have to move from forecloser. Then he wants to go separate ways and then he will file. I don’t know what to pray for anymore. It seems so hopeless but I want this marriage to be restored so bad! I pray for a sign of hope to keep standing in the gap!
I was just searching on the net for a little relieve in my life. I am going through a bad situation in my marriage and I am all alone. I guess it is all coiming to end and I have no control. I am in the tantrum state because no one sees that I am hurting so much. I know the Lord but my strength is tapped out. I am everything to everybody but this time I have no energy to do anything but cry. I just want to be free and not feel like I am alone. I love my spouse but he does not have a personal relationship with GOD which is one of many issues in my household. I just found this article and knew I needed to read it. It is very encouraging and I am trying to push myself to get up!!!! Keep me lifted in pray…..
Adrian-Birmingham, AL
Hello Adrian,
Take a deep breath. Know that God knows what you’re going through, now ask yourself, do you believe that God has the power to bring you through this? If so, trust HIM to do it. All you have to do is have faith the size of a mustard seed, literally! Letting Go and Letting God is not as easy as it sounds but… it’s simple. Just do it! Go through your journey because there is SO much to learn in it. You are going to receive so much understanding in it. I do hope you’ll pick up my book, it’s free and pray to God and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you what you need for such a time as this. PLEASE, keep in touch with me. Praying for you, in Jesus name!
Hey Adrain,
My name is Lakeesha and I know the pain you are going thought all to well. And I know that feelings of dread and loneliness that you are having and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I know that you don’t know me but my email is Lthardy1@embarqmail.com, if you need someone to talk to email me and we can exchange phone numbers. You are not alone, God knows what you are going thought and he’s there for you no matter what.
Thanks so much Lakeesha!!! Sometimes you need a listening ear just to get through!!!! It is so hard!!!
One word, College. As a senior in High School, stress is overloading. And becoming to distracted for God, is the easiest thing to do. And my life seems to be crumbling the year that I need direction the most. I look for God, and I try to hear where he wants me to go. And I wait. And I feel just as lost as I did when I began looking for answers. This was really encouraging. The second verse you mentioned was like a wake up call, “Cast your cares on God.” Thank You so much
Taylor
My dad has cancer and I am having so much trouble letting go and let God. I am constantly stresses and worried. I try to pray and I can’t even get through my prayer without going off track and thinking about his situation. I try to read verses, inspirational quotes, but again I can’t concentrate enough to truly understand. I feel as if I am trying so hard, and yet I am so troubled. I can’t help but think that the lord is looking down at me just shaking his head. What is wrong with me? Every night I have to say over and over (for sometimes hours), “Let Go, And Let God!”. If I do not do this I will not sleep at all. So I do know that he is working through me. I just feel I should be doing more, and yet I don’t know how or what else to do. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Bobbie Jo, I am so sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. As for advice, there are two things I would encourage you to do. First, spend as much time in the Word of God as you can. There you will find the comfort, encouragement and strength that you need. The Message Bible is one I often turn to when I am stressed, just because the user friendly language usually speaks right to my situation.
The second thing I would recommend is journaling. Sometimes our minds can become cluttered by worry and stress. The thoughts swirling around in your mind and keeping you up at night need to come out. I find that journaling my thoughts and feelings before bed helps me get those feelings out of my head and onto paper. Then I turn them over to God and can go to sleep with a feeling of peace. I will be praying for you!
I came across this page while going through this difficult time. My husband and I will be seaparated in June will be two years…after going to court and a 2 month of pain and battle he decided to come around. We werE trying even went to Disney with the kids in less than two months . Christmas eve I found out he has a 3 month old baby which he didn’t tell anyone about… Never mentioned having a girl pregnant and caused pain to me, the kids and parents… I am so angry and letting go is so hard please help me
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January 10, 2012 at 12:20 am
Mari – I know exactly how you feel. Feeling like you can’t breathe, anxiety and panic seemed to have moved in and the tears can’t seem to stop. My husband and I were separated and he too, had a baby while we were married. That is one of the worst betrayals. It hurts DEEP. After a rebuilding process, the Lord restored our marriage and we are closer than ever before. God has given us another level of love and now we teach other couples how to move past the pain. My decision was to stay with him. The baby is now 6 yrs old and very much a part of our family. I advise you to allow God to remove this heaviness from you. It is too hard for you to do alone. If you don’t give it to the Lord it will weigh you down and cause you to be bitter and steal your joy. Whether you stay with him or not, do yourself a favor and hand it over to God. Forgive your husband. Once you forgive, it will be so much easier to hand it over to God. Feel free to contact me at nicoleconline(at)gmail.com – God Bless You and I will be lifting you up in prayer. Trust me, it gets easier….It may not seem like it right now, but it does. Focus on you and your family and not this issue.
Thanks so much hun! Ur a blessing in this storm I send u an email thanks u so much
He said he wants to stay with her eventhough he doesnt know her for too long… I feel devastated it’s so hard
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