Letting Go

[debris4spike]

I was sent this e-mail by a very dear friend - and just wanted to both share it with you ... but also put it on my LJ so that I don't mislay it!

This is beautiful. Read it to the end...the message is awesome!!!

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There are people who can walk away from you.

And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.

The Bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.

Let them go.

And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead.. You've got to know when it's dead.

You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something.. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye.. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay.

Let them go!!



If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains .......

LET IT GO!!!

If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth......

LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you.

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge.....

LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction... ..

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents

LET IT GO!!!

If you have a bad attitude.... ...

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......

LET IT GO!!!

If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him.........

LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship. ....

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves.. ....

LET IT GO!!!

If you're feeling depressed and stressed ............

LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying 'take your hands off of it,' then you need to......

LET IT GO!!!

'The Battle is the Lord's!'

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity..

(Literally it is only ONE minute!)

All you have to do is the following:

You simply say 'The Lords Prayer' for the person that sent you this message:

The Lords Prayer

Our Father, who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.

Amen.

Next, send this message to everyone you know. In a while, more people will have prayed for you and you would have obtained a lot of people praying for others!

Next, stop and think and appreciate God's power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him.

If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the instructions!

Jesus said, If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father'

If you are not ashamed, send this message.... only if you believe.

'Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior.

He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Chris t is my strength.' This is a simple test.

If you love God and you are not ashamed of all the great things that He has done for you, send this to everyone you know.

God loves you and watches over you everyday.

Comments

[debris4spike]

Carry on - I'm only sharing something that has been shared with me!

[rivertempest.livejournal.com]

*cuddles you*

This is so true.

[debris4spike]

Thank YOU, Carrie - hugs you tight.

[auntiero.livejournal.com]

If I thought my MIL would pay any attention to any of this, I'd send it to her. She's struggling right now emotionally and feels very alone. She's not seeing the hands around her supporting her.

[debris4spike]

It is sometimes so hard to see what is positive around you - as you know I have struggled over the last couple of years, which is why I wanted to keep this - to keep reminding myself.

Hope she begins to feel that love and support soon.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

So much truth and good advice in this. My mom couldn't believe how I dealt with my divorce. She thought I should be angry forever about how my cheating jerk of an ex was and hate the woman who was involved. I tried to get her to understand me being angry and holding onto it, only hurt me. The other woman I knew would someday be in my shoes. And I was right. He sold her a bill of goods and she finally admitted it to my son. She and the ex have broken up and filed for divorce several times only to go back together because of money. Neither one of them can afford to live on what they make alone. *hugs you tight*

[debris4spike]

There is so much in this .... thank you for sharing that, as well. That was why I wanted to share with others - but really wanted to keep it here, so I wouldn't miss-lay these thoughts.

Hugs you tight - you are one amazing friend.

[louise39.livejournal.com]

Let it go - into God's keeping!
A minute to evaluate and then LET IT GO!

Great reminder. Thanks for being you.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Louise - it's having great friends that help me get through the bad days.

[cordykitten]

Saving to memories not to loose it :)
TNX for sharing.

[debris4spike]

Thanks, as I said, that's why I posted it, so as not to lose it!

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

My thoughts aren't based on religion but I definitely liked some things in the post and I mostly find myself in agreement over what it expresses. Especially here :
People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over.

With the years passing, I learned to do this and to accept better when someone dear slowly stopped being a part of my life. I think it's wise to have such a mind frame, and not to feel too hurt when you see a friend being less loving.
One day, we might 'awake" alone but the beloved would be with us still in our memories.

On the health front, I hope you're feeling better soon ,Deborah.

[debris4spike]

Merci Caroline - yes, this was just so many positive thoughts in many angles - Had to both share and keep!