Morning Prayer, Friday, July 26, 2024 - WORD(S) OF THE DAY:  IT’S TIME TO GO

Father God, help me learn when it time to not only let go but walk away from whatever is holding me back.  Amen

“The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain."  (Deuteronomy 1:6)

“Holding onto the things you cannot control or change is not a good decision.”  Have you ever clung to a job or relationship that, deep down, you knew was no longer right for you? Many of us have been there, trapped in a cycle of misery and regret.  The signs were clear, but hope, fear, or comfort kept us stuck. An acquaintance of mine found herself in this place.  Turning a blind eye to what was right in front of her, she held onto a dying relationship for years, only to be shattered when it finally ended. What she later realized was that she'd wasted precious time ignoring the obvious.  It's like the Israelites wandering in the wilderness.  Comfortable in their routine, they forgot their ultimate destination, the Promise Land.  Here they are comfortably sitting around Mt. Horeb.  God had to intervene, telling Moses, "You’ve been around this mountain long enough."  Are you stuck on your own personal mountain?  Listen, time is short. Comfort is tempting, but growth often lies beyond familiar territory.  Perhaps it's time to trust your instincts and embrace what you fear the most and ask yourself this question, “What’s holding me back?”  

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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.."  John 3:16