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by Brother Casey Pollard on September 10, 2017
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:1–2, KJV).
Every day we need to ask ourselves a question: are we living our best life or a just-to-get-by life? Those of us who can admit that we’re living a just-to-get-by life have one problem. We cannot let go. Letting go is the key to having a good life, and living a life that God’s designed for us.
God has equipped His people with the power to let go of anything in life that God never designed for us to have, endure, etc. If we are too focused with “holding on,” we won’t be able to find the joy, peace, and other blessings God has already poured out in our life. If we let go, and follow the pathway God has outlined for our life, we can life the best life (Psalms 37:23).
God didn’t design us to carry things that bear us down. We’re designed to carry the anointing God has in our lives. If we would let go and give our cares to Jesus, we’ll be able to take upon His yoke; we’ll find out soon enough that it’s light (Matthew 11:28–30)!
A lot of times we get impatient with God and we want Him to take our weights from us, and do it now. But, we need to let go and let God complete His perfect work in our lives according to His time (Isaiah 49:8). The virtuous woman mentioned in Proverbs 31 rejoices in the future (Proverbs 31:25). When was the last time we gave our tomorrow to God? Just let go, and let God move as He sees fit.
Too many times we try to figure out what the weight is in our life instead of dropping it. It seems easier to carry the weight rather than let it go. But, today is the time to stop overcommitting our time, letting others make our decisions, seeking affirmation from others, comparing ourselves to other people, and a gambit of other reasons that bear significant weight in our lives. Let’s open the door for God to come in and transform us!
Through God, we can live the best life. He came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We all have a different weight that we try to carry, but until we get rid of it, we can’t have the relationship with Jesus we’re supposed to have. Are you ready to let go?
