There may come a time in life when we have to let go of something we don’t want to let go of. Others tell us to take heart and find comfort in the fact that something better is waiting on the other side of letting go. But how can we be sure? How can we be sure if we let go of what is comfortable and familiar, we will be happy?

Stepping out into unknown territory can be unsettling for sure. What’s more is: while we are dealing with the uncertainties of the future, we are also dealing with the pain of detaching ourselves from what we are giving up. So both fear and grieving are a part of the equation. There is this mix of angst and sorrow to manage in the deepest places of our heart.

The goal seems easy enough … we want to make the best decisions as we move forward. And long to take the kind of steps we will not regret.

Others may tell us, “Let go, and let God”. We are challenged to surrender any control we have over our own lives without even knowing what that really looks like. So….what does that really look like? Well, first off, the one thing our hearts long for in times of uncertainty is assurance. The question becomes: where will that assurance come from? And who (or what) will give us this assurance? At the core, all we really want to know is: will we be secure?

For starters, the best thing to do is to seek to move from anxiety to assurance. So let’s break this down:

Assurance:

– Can you have complete assurance in your job?

-Can you have full assurance that someone won’t break your heart (be it intentionally or unintentionally)?

-Can you have assurance that your bank account will always have a bountiful supply and never run dry?

No. We can’t even be sure we will wake up tomorrow. Every day is a gift!

I think you get the picture. I don’t want to make this writing a real “downer” – my goal is to encourage you! But since there will always be things out of our control, not even WE can guarantee ourselves assurance.

Here’s where the Good News comes in: God is in control of all things. He always has been. He always will be. Sure, He allows people to choose to do right or wrong, good or bad (hoping they will choose good, of course), but He will always hold unlimited power. And because of His power …

-You can be assured God is in control.

-You can be assured of His love for you.

-You can be assured He will orchestrate good outcomes for you, even when you have to go through bad things along the way. He works all things for our good and our purpose. (Romans 8:28)

-You can be assured that if you give Him control (something He has anyway, something you don’t have anyway), He works from a heart of love and goodness.

Psalms 111:7  “All He does is just and good, and all His commandments are trustworthy.” (NLT)

Lamentations 3:25  “The LORD is good to those who depend (look to Him for assurance) on Him, to those who search for Him.” (NLT)        italicized words added, mine

Knowing God’s Word, and more than that, believing in His Word helps us to let go of the things we are being moved away from. HE is our assurance as we move into unknown territory. We may not know what awaits us in the future, but He certainly does. Trusting His goodness and love will give us the courage and comfort to move forward. We are reminded in Hebrews 11:1 that faith (in God) is what gives us assurance about the things we cannot see.

Philippians 4:6  “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.” (NLT)

This is the cure/treatment when you find yourself reluctantly having to let go. Time will bring new opportunities, new faces, new places that will fill you with hope. Be open to it!

Love & Blessings!

-Cindy Magsig

Extra Verses: Proverbs 3:26, Proverbs 19:23, Psalms 125:1, Psalms 63:8

Theme Songs: “I’m Gonna Be Ready”  by Yolanda Adams  &  “God, You Are God”  by Josh Lopez with Broken, Restored, Loved (CBC Music)

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