How to Let GO & Let GOD: Overcoming Secret Worries.

Do you struggle with anxiety, fear, or stress? Do you feel like you have to control everything in your life? Do you worry about the future, the past, or the present? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many people face these challenges every day, and they can take a toll on your mental and physical health. As Christians, we are not immune to these issues. I remember during my early years of being saved I was faced with life many struggles and was trying to figure it out. I heard a preacher say, "Let go and let God." I was puzzled and I tried to understand what he meant? How do I let go and let God? Even now after being saved for over thirty years and still facing life's challenges such as health issues, relationship struggles, and financial needs, I am still learning how to Let GO and Let GOD.

There is a way to overcome these worries and find peace in your life. It is called letting go and letting God. This means trusting in God's plan for your life, surrendering your will to His, and accepting His grace and love. Letting go and letting God does not mean giving up or being passive. It means being active in your faith, following God's guidance, and relying on His strength.

 

In this blog post, I will share with you some tips on how to let go and let God in your daily life. These tips are based on biblical principles and personal experience, and they can help you reduce your worries and increase your joy.

 

Tip #1: Pray

Prayer is the foundation of letting go and letting God. Prayer is how we communicate with God, express our needs and desires, thank Him for His blessings, and listen to His voice. Prayer is also how we acknowledge our dependence on God and our need for His help. When we pray, we are saying to God, "I trust You, I need You, and I love You."

 

Prayer can be done anytime, anywhere, and in any way. You can pray silently or aloud, alone or with others, using words or thoughts, following a structure or being spontaneous. The important thing is to pray sincerely and regularly. Prayer will help you connect with God, align your will with His, and receive His peace.

 

Tip #2: Read the Bible

The Bible is God's Word to us. It is the ultimate source of truth, wisdom, and guidance. The Bible reveals who God is, what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. The Bible also shows us who we are, what we are called to do, and how we can live according to God's will.

 

Reading the Bible will help you let go and let God because it will increase your faith, renew your mind, and transform your heart. The Bible will teach you about God's character, promises, and plans. The Bible will also challenge you to examine your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. The Bible will inspire you to love God more and serve Him better.

 

Tip #3: Meditate

Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention on a specific object, thought, or activity. Meditation can help you calm your mind, relax your body, and improve your well-being. Meditation can also help you let go and let God by helping you become more aware of His presence, His power, and His purpose.

 

Meditation can be done in different ways. You can meditate on a word or a phrase from the Bible or a hymn. You can meditate on a picture or a symbol that represents God or His attributes. You can meditate on a breath or a sound that reminds you of God's Spirit. The important thing is to meditate with an open heart and a receptive mind.

 

Tip #4: Practice gratitude

Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation for what we have or what we experience. Gratitude can help you let go and let God by helping you recognize His goodness, His generosity, and His grace. Gratitude can also help you overcome negative emotions such as anger, resentment, or envy.

 

Gratitude can be practiced in different ways. You can keep a gratitude journal where you write down things that you are thankful for every day. You can express gratitude verbally by saying thank you to God or to others who have blessed you in some way. You can show gratitude through actions by giving back to God or to others who are in need.

 

Tip #5: Serve others.

Serving others is the act of doing something for someone else without expecting anything in return. Serving others can help you let go and let God by helping you focus on others rather than yourself, share God's love rather than hoard it, and use your gifts rather than waste them.