poetry and prose

“Do not feel guilty for taking time to be still in my presence”

“…you must relinquish your desire to please other people”

I love these! I often feel guilty for taking time to be still. There’s something about having God’s permission that makes it that much more attainable.

As a therapist, I teach my clients to give themselves permission to let go of a feeling. I might have them identify where they feel it and how strong it is. Maybe I ask them what it would take to let it go…

It’s worked for some things in my life, but not all of them.

Knowing God wants me to let go, almost makes me excited to let go! Excited that I am pleasing Him by doing so.

And wow! Relinquishing desire to please others?! Hallelujah! God, where have you been my whole life?

I mean, yes I get it… you’ve been there from the beginning. The beginning of beginnings!! But you know what I mean..

God asking me to relinquish my people pleaser tendencies?! You mean, God will be happy if I hand that over?? This thing that literally eats away at my life and soul?!?

TAKE IT FROM ME GOD! Rid me of my sins!!! I am yours!