What’s holding you back?

Good question…

What’s holding you back?

Better question…

What are you holding on to that you need to let go of?

In life, often times the stronghold is ours. We grab ahold of things and don’t want to let go. Not everything is profitable, Paul would say. We must examine ourselves. If something we are holding on to is truly holding us back, shouldn’t we let it go? The strength of our own grip can defeat us. If we are weighted down by the things we carry; no wonder we get tired so easily? To wait upon the Lord and make an exchange with Him, we must come with empty hands. Willing to let go and receive from God, afresh today.

Is it possible that we are coming to God, with our hands full? Holding on to things in this life that are not helping us, but rather hindering us? – What does an open hand represent to you? – It’s worth thinking about. – If we come to God with outstretched arms and open hands, we are able to trust Him for daily bread. If our hands are full, we can’t lift those same hands to God in sweet surrender and receive daily bread for today. – Jesus didn’t have a place to lay his head. – He certainly didn’t have his hands full of the things in this life. – He carried the ones God the Father gave him; but he carried them in his heart.

Something holding you back today? Show me your hands…what are you holding on to so dearly? What are you holding on to, that you aren’t willing to let go of? The strength of the “stronghold” in our lives can be the very strength of our own grip, holding on. With open hands and an open heart, we can approach God through Christ Jesus. – Laying down all our burdens and cares at His feet. – Laying so carefully, all the things we treasure in this life, at the throne of His endless mercy and grace. – Throwing into the fire that burns eternal, all the things in this life that cause us harm – the sin and the weights – we let go – we lay down – we surrender – at the foot of the cross, we find forgiveness. We let go – we come with empty hands and an open hearts, to receive from the mercy seat, in our time of need – We find rest for our souls.

Whats holding you back? – What are you holding on to that you know you should let go of? – Let God arise and His enemies be scattered – Don’t be afraid to let go and let God, today.