This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control. In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete. Take time to bask in the Light of My Love. As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession into My care.
You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence. The One who never leaves you is the same One who never changes: I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. As you release more and more things into My care, remember that I never let go of your hand. Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you. Hebrews 13:8
My goal was to keep my hair until after church on Easter Sunday. God allowed me to do that--although it was VERY close. After lunch, my brother said he would "clip" my head. Ed and Jody hit the road; they didn't want to see it done. Tiffany and Shirlee went to Jennifer's to get the clippers. (The Cowarts were at Shelly's mothers and I didn't tell them.) I WAS READY! I went outside and started pulling it out; letting the wind carry it off. I had a few choice words to mutter by myself and to my surprise most of it came out. That was cleansing for me. Tom clipped it and I DID NOT CRY. IT WAS TIME! One more step down the bumpy road. Everyone was ok with this but Josh and he'll get used to it. He just doesn't want his mother to be sick and not have hair.
Later that night I read the devotional for what I thought was for Sunday.(above) Ed and I were sitting there with looks of "wow" on our faces. Then I discovered that I had read the devotional for the following day. BUT, I believe that God planned for me to read the wrong day to show me that I had done the right thing. He gave me strength and courage to take control of my situation and conquer my fears; to let go of my "prized possession". He's even given me the courage to go out and face people. I am not afraid.
Psalm 118:17-- I shall not die but live and declare the works of the LORD.
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