Letting go March 26, 2008
Posted by mchudson in Me.Tags: Tschuss
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I can't tell you how many times I've told someone else that all you have to do is let go and give everything to Christ, and He'll take care of everything that matters. The hardest part about that is the "all you have to do…" part. I can't help but recognize the truth in that statement, but, looking back, I can't remember too many times when I have taken my own advise.
Tonight was, what I hope, a turning point for me. As of late, I haven't been doing all that well with many of the vices that have made their home in me. It's really hard when you realize that you're responsible for many people besides yourself in spiritual direction and you're having trouble with the very things that you tell them to stay away from. One can always look in the mirror and see a hypocrite, but I guess that's why I am where I am, because I know who calls me to it.
It's funny how many of those who don't accept religion (and most especially Christianity) will give the excuse like, "it's just a bunch of hypocrites". And if I'm any proof, then that statement is 100% true. The beauty of it all is that Christ came for the hypocrites, not those who are perfect, but for the imperfect, so that they may enter into Him and be perfect.
And what's the only way to enter into Him? Well, you guessed it, letting go. Giving everything to Him and joining Him on the Cross, so that we may also be raised with Him on the last day.
God Bless You and God Love You.
Good post. Putting that transparency “out there” for all to see is a gutsy move. It’s the only way to do it if you ask me. More people need to uncover this “mystery” for themselves as it is SUPER LIBERATING. Honesty before the God who made you and knows everything about you. Hmmmm. Way to lead by example. May others follow.