Lent - A Season of Letting Go
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I hold on tight. "A fighter always does." So I have been told. "Don't give up. Show a little guts." Many have urged. I hold on tight. To show courage. Fight the good fight. I cannot give up. I am not WEAK. I hold on tight. Out of fear. Frightened by that to which I cling. If I don't hold tight, I lose control. I hold on tight. My grip painful. Hands tired; knuckles white. I fear I cannot hold on. I fear. I hold on tight. A new voice beckons, "Let go." I cannot. "You must." I hold on. I must. I can't... let go. I let go. Courage discovered Life renewed When I let go. Jesus says, "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." Luke 9:24 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is l