Let Go, Let God

I Take A Higher View Of Life When I Let Go And Let God.

When I felt I did not have what it took to face what was before me, I turned to God for help. When human limitations seemed to hold me down, the divine presence within lifted me up. I felt wisdom and strength greater than my own. As I gave myself over to the presence of God within, the path toward my goal became clear, and in trust I followed. Letting go and letting God does not mean I become a bystander in life. The divine presence works through me as well as for me. Centered in this awareness, I know what is mine to do, and I go forward blessed by divine grace. What a joy and comfort it is to know I need never rely on my human efforts alone. In trust and faith I let go and let God. 

But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, and I also am working.”—John 5:17

Let Go Let God Forgive

I Forgive Myself And Live In Peace.

As I look back on my life, I recall times I have inadvertently hurt someone’s feelings. Feeling regret, I may question how I could have better handled the situation. Self-forgiveness requires love and compassion. I can’t change the past, but I can do my best to move forward by treating others as I would like to be treated. If I can apologize for past actions, I do. I center myself in peace and love. I pray my words and actions be motivated by love, compassion, and thoughtfulness. I affirm my responses to future conflict or misunderstanding will be tempered with patience and understanding. I am a divine being living my human experience, some days better than others. As I forgive myself, I allow myself to move forward. 

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.—Ephesians 4:32

Let Go Let God Know Protection

In God's Protecting Presence, I Fill My Mind With Positive Thoughts.

My imagination is powerful, but sometimes I misuse it by picturing what may go wrong and imagining outcomes I do not want. When I feel worried or fearful, I can imagine the protecting presence of God surrounding me. In prayer, I picture my worldly concerns resolving peacefully. As I do, I feel calm and safe. Freed from my constricting feelings, I am newly empowered and confident as my fearful thoughts begin to fade. In instances when I might have felt timid or afraid, I now am bold and brave, carrying the presence of God with me always. I use my imagination wisely. I expect the best, trusting I cannot be outside God’s protecting presence. 

The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.—Psalm 121:5-6

Let Go Let God Envision Healing

I Am Continually Healing. I Am Whole In Mind And Body.

Divine life flows throughout my body like a healing stream. I step into the healing current of life that courses through me. In the stillness of prayer, I commune with the spirit of life that is always flowing. I give thanks for this healing energy that infuses my every cell with life and strength. Every part of my body and mind is composed of divine life and intelligence. I relax in this truth and let my body do its healing work. I keep my thoughts positive and speak affirmations of faith and wholeness, knowing my body and mind respond to each thought and prayer. As I pray, I include others in need of healing. I envision healing life flowing through them, invigorating and sustaining them. With gratitude, I affirm healing activity and the unchanging truth of wholeness. 

Your faith has made you well.—Matthew 9:22

Let Go Let God In Memoriam

I Pray And Bless My Loved Ones And The World.

Today I honor the legacy, courage, and memory of those who have given their lives in service. I prayerfully express my gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for their selfless dedication. I also remember my loved ones who have transitioned and embrace them in the radiant light of love. I remember how they enriched my life, and I feel grateful as I remember the ways they blessed me with their presence. In memory of all whom I honor today, I commit to being a presence of peace in all situations. I hold a vision of a world at peace with the understanding that we are all part of the human family and one with God. I forgive easily and seek harmony by extending loving-kindness and compassion to all. 

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.—John 15:13

Let Go Let God Embrace Comfort

I Am Comforted By The Embrace Of Divine Love.

When someone dear to me transitions, I may feel fearful and alone. I do not hide from my feelings or seek to numb them even if I feel tempted. Grief has come to pass, but it cannot pass until I acknowledge and feel it. Opening to all my heart is holding, I feel a presence far stronger than pain. Even in deepest grief, divine love is strong within me, lifting me, making my feelings bearable. As I feel comforted by this love, I become increasingly aware of the peace and strength in my heart. Even in my grief, I am grateful to trust the healing comfort of divine love. It blesses me today and will be an ongoing presence as I need it. My love for those I lost is eternal and unchanging, just like God’s love for me. 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.—Matthew 5:4

Let Go Let God Rest

I Honor My Need To Recharge And Reset.

If I feel exhausted, every task I undertake will feel like a losing battle and will likely take twice as long to accomplish. When I feel this way, I might need to pause for a stretch, go for a stroll to have a breath of fresh air, or spend a few minutes in meditation. If my need is deeper, I might seek the company of a good friend or look into taking a vacation. Rest is an important part of self-care. After all, it’s not possible to pour from an empty cup. Enjoying relaxing, restorative practices replenishes my love, compassion, and creativity. I find precious balance when I take time to rest. I stay active and engaged and then slow down when I need to. As I honor my rhythms, I more easily live in the flow of life. 

Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even in plowing time and in harvest time you shall rest.—Exodus 34:21

Let Go Let God Explore

Exploration Keeps Life Fresh And Exciting.

There can be great comfort in the familiar. It’s only natural to look forward to doing my favorite things and spending time with my favorite people. But it’s also important to grow beyond my habits and try new things. Exploration expands my experience of life. New places, people, and pursuits encourage me to grow and learn. Should this growth ever feel scary, I lean into my faith and trust my explorations to God within. When I trust God and my inner guidance, I go where I am called. I believe I will find the pursuits that spark my interest and will be in the right place at the right time to find my perfect adventures. My call to explore is divinely inspired. God is with and within me, in all I try and in all I do. 

I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?—Isaiah 43:19

Let Go Let God Help World Peace

The Peace In My Heart Helps Heal The World.

Sometimes my heart hurts when I learn of the pain and conflict happening all over the world. I may feel powerless, wondering what I can do to help the world realize the harmony that would lead to peace. I start with my own thoughts and feelings. I align my thinking with the truth of God. In prayer, I claim peace, harmony, and love. As these divine ideas flourish in my consciousness, I feel the constricting energies of fear, anguish, and worry diminish in my mind. From this place of spiritual clarity, I see the world as it can be, not as it is. I hold the high watch for each member of my human family. I see their divinity, their wholeness, and their spiritual right to live as free children of God. 

When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.—Proverbs 16:7

Let Go Let God Know Commitment

Commitment Is The Key To Feeling My Oneness With God.

If I go to church or other spiritual services only sporadically, if I pray and meditate only occasionally, and if I pursue learning and personal growth only when it’s convenient, it is possible my spiritual growth will happen in fits and starts. However, when I commit to my practices and prioritize time with God, I will likely deepen in spiritual awareness and in my oneness with the Divine. I will also carry that awareness with me in every kind of circumstance. My commitment is key. I am always God’s beloved, but I may not always feel that way. By making time for prayer and other devotional practices, I keep God foremost in my mind and heart. As I commit to practicing the presence of God, I find the peace I’ve been seeking. 

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.—Psalm 37:5

Let Go Let God Practice Faith

I Practice Faith And Find Peace Within.

Faith is the key that opens a gate to a serene and beautiful garden in my soul. When I practice faith, I enter this place of peace within. In the tranquility of my trust in the Universe, I am free from my troubles and worries. Over the years, I may have conditioned myself to consider what could go wrong. But I can challenge myself to think about what could go right. When I place my confidence in God’s love, I allow myself to consider positive and pleasant outcomes. With commitment to spiritual truth, I invite myself to open to and embody calmness, strength, and safety. My desire to live from my divinity reassures me. In feeling and acting from faith, I move through life with grace thanks to my refuge of peace within. 

Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they trust in you.—Isaiah 26:3

Let Go Let God Have Compassion

I Have Compassionate Love For Myself And Others.

Every soul is following a unique path, just as I am. Every person has the same indwelling Spirit as me. I remind myself of these truths when I don’t understand others’ behavior or feel tempted to judge it. Compassion becomes easier when I recognize each person is finding their own way to wholeness. Compassion is love in action. I extend heartfelt and tender understanding to others no matter their station or circumstance. I recognize the universal truth that everyone, including me, will make mistakes along our spiritual journeys. I share in this growth process as a member of the human family. I look through the gentle eyes of love at all that has brought me to this place in life. My heart is open, radiating compassion for myself and others. 

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.—Matthew 22:39

Let Go Let God Be I Am

I Am A Living Expression Of God.

In the Book of Exodus, Moses asks God his name. God responds, “I AM who I AM.” I AM is the name of the divine presence within me, a reminder of my spiritual nature. Sometimes I may forget my divine identity by thinking of myself as weak, incapable, or unfortunate. If I have spoken disempowering words about myself, I release those thoughts and stop using those words. Each time I say I AM, I strengthen my awareness of the truth of my being. I am God’s life, love, wisdom, and strength expressing uniquely as me. As I pay attention to my thoughts and words, I am able to recognize and release limiting thoughts more quickly. My awareness of my true identity grows stronger and stronger. 

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”—Matthew 16:15

Let Go Let God Pray For Others

I Give The Gift Of Prayer.

When a friend or loved one is facing a challenge, one of the most loving and powerful things I can do is pray. I pray with faith so strong it overpowers any fear or doubt I may carry. Thinking of someone who is hurting or grieving, I hold thoughts of love and peace, knowing that the power of divine love lifts the heart. For someone who has lost direction, I affirm light and love, knowing inner wisdom is a guiding beacon. For those who may feel as if life is in chaos, I pray divine order is unfolding. And for those who fear lack, I affirm God is their source of supply. I bless each one for whom I pray with the assurance they are not alone. God is with them, and all is well. 

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.—Isaiah 40:1

Let Go Let God Listen To Guidance

My Indwelling Guidance Helps Me Follow My Heart.

I may spend time wrestling with a decision, fretting about what I should do or which direction I should take. If I’m feeling uncertain or conflicted, I take it as a sign to move my focus from the thoughts of my mind to the wisdom of my heart. My heart is the source of God’s perfect wisdom within me. It is where I can best discern divine guidance, the still, small voice within me that leads me in the direction of my highest good. My thinking mind may be influenced or persuaded by worldly concerns and interests, which are always shifting and changing. Understanding this, I turn from the noise and clamor of my thoughts and trust that the guidance I receive in my heart is divinely inspired. 

And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”—Isaiah 30:21

Let Go Let God Renew Energy

The Energy Of Divine Life Is My Ever-Renewing Source.

Enjoying the light and warmth on my face and admiring the new growth in a garden, I marvel at the energy of sunlight. Crops grow, animals thrive, and electricity is generated for homes and cities through the sun’s power. Even when the sun’s light is obscured, its energy is still at work. Much more powerful than the sun is divine energy, the source of all life and strength. Even when I’m unaware of it, this divine energy maintains my body and empowers the flow of my thoughts. When I find my human energy fading, I center my awareness on the divine presence within me. As I do, I feel renewed vitality and strength, increased clarity of thought, and a fresh surge of enthusiasm for living. 

The God who has girded me with strength has opened wide my path.—2 Samuel 22:33

Let Go Let God Be Divine

Each Of The World's People Is A Divine Being.

As I have grown in awareness of my divine nature, my relationship with God has deepened and evolved. The gifts of God—grace, love, peace, strength—are not for me to ask for. They are within me, mine to express as only I can. My understanding of the nature of God has also grown to include my human family, each member a spiritual being expressing their many divine gifts as only they can. Knowing this changes my relationship to others. Rather than focusing on our differences, I can now look beyond them to behold our oneness, our kindred souls as divine beings. As awareness of our shared divinity dawns in every heart, the world will grow in harmony and cooperation. We are in God. We are divine. 

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.—Matthew 5:14

Let Go Let God Practice Patience

Patience Is Easier When I Trust God.

In my human striving, I have grown accustomed to trying to make things happen. I may even feel impatient when a desired result is delayed or derailed. Today I remind myself of the value of patience. When I turn my efforts over to the Divine within me, I release my need to have situations resolve according to my preference or timetable. Through my faith in God, I relax and know deep in my heart the right and proper outcome is unfolding. I trust divine timing. I understand sometimes certain pieces must fall into place before I can realize the result for which I am waiting. God is in the midst of it all. In perfect assurance, I practice patience. 

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness.—Galatians 5:22

Let Go Let God Be Free

I Am Free In God.

I may feel bound by the limitations of the world, by my personal story or family history, or by my own doubts and fears. At the level of Spirit, however, I am eternally, gloriously free. As I root myself in spiritual awareness, I feel the regrets of the past and the constricting uncertainty of the future fall away. In the present, I am free to choose what to think and how to feel. Nothing and no one can make me think or feel a certain way. I meet life from a place of empowerment rooted in my oneness with God. Closing my eyes and breathing deeply, I repeat I am free and let these words fill my awareness until my thoughts of limitation fade away. I am one with the presence and power of God, wondrously free. 

And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.—John 8:32

Let Go Let God Bless Mothers

I Honor And Bless The World's Mothers.

Today I offer a blessing of gratitude for the loving, nurturing spirit of mothers. I bless my mother and those who have shared a mother’s love by supporting me throughout my life. I think of the many ways they have been present for me over the years with unconditional acceptance and love. I envision all the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers throughout the world surrounded by love and light. For those in my life, I take time to express my appreciation with words, gifts, and time together. To mothers-to-be, I prayerfully affirm health and ever-deepening joy. To mothers no longer in the world, I hold them in loving prayer and hold thoughts of joy and gratitude. I bless their souls’ ongoing journeys, knowing bonds of love keep their memories alive. 

Her children rise up and call her happy.—Proverbs 31:28

Let Go Let God You Can

Through The Power Of The Christ Within, I Can Accomplish All I Set Out To Do.

When I declare, I can do it, my words may lack power and conviction if I believe I have to rely on my human abilities alone. However, I feel the power of my words more fully when I remember how the presence and power of God is with and within me at all times and in every circumstance. Divine intelligence and strength are mine. Even if I have feared I could not figure my way out of a dilemma or doubted whether I could persevere and finish an arduous journey, I can lean into the power of my spiritual gifts, trusting the infinite intelligence and inexhaustible strength of the Divine in me. I can overcome obstacles and achieve great things through the power of God within me. 

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvesttime, if we do not give up.—Galatians 6:9

Let Go Let God In Anticipation

My Positive Expectations Energize And Invigorate Me.

Having things to look forward to brings excitement and sweetness to life. There is a positive feeling of expectancy and the feeling of connection to people and events that broadens my perspective and enriches me. If I am feeling lonely, if life feels flat without surprises or opportunities to grow and try new things, I take this as a prompt to rekindle my zeal and get involved in new pursuits. Making new friends, embarking on a course of learning, or getting creative in the arts can help me grow in anticipation for fun, challenge, and a greater experience of life. God is in every new experience and in the sweetness of anticipation I feel as I look forward to doing new things and meeting new people. 

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.—Philippians 1:6

Let Go Let God Bless Friends

My Friend I, Bless You With My Thoughts Of Love And Appreciation.

Friends are the people who understand and accept me as I am. What a blessing it is to have this kind of relationship. When I think of a friend, I picture a companion who is always there for me—a willing heart, ready to laugh or cry or just be with me. Today I enfold my friends with thoughts and prayers of love and gratitude. I am grateful for those dear ones who have touched my life with their gentleness or perseverance. They have made my life a joy. I pray each friend is filled with lightness and love and living with purpose and intention. I affirm abundant blessings overflowing in each of my friend’s lives. I endeavor to be the friend I wish to have— kind and thoughtful, with a listening ear, helpful hands, and caring heart. 

A true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.—Proverbs 18:24

Let Go Let God Affirm Grace

I Am In The Presence Of God's Grace.

Grace is a constant blessing, an invisible friend beside me, guiding my steps toward my highest good. When I have lost my way or am feeling troubled, God’s grace within me brings me back to the enduring power of divine love. This is perhaps grace’s greatest gift, the reminder that things of the world will come and go, the transient rhythms of life will rise and fall, but the presence and power of God will endure, unchanging and unchangeable. I find peace when I align my thoughts with God’s presence with and within me. I place my attention on the positive and trust divine grace. With a grateful heart, I affirm all things are working for my good. I am at peace knowing I have the blessing of God’s grace. 

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.—Psalm 145:8

Let Go Let God With Courage

Calling Upon The Indwelling Presence Of God, I Am Courageous.

Sometimes the world feels like a scary place, and I may feel ill-equipped to take my place in it. At those moments, I remind myself I have more than enough courage to thrive, no matter the state of the world. I call upon the strength and power of God and claim those divine attributes as my own. I need not look outside myself for fortitude because I already have everything I could ever need as a child of God. As I meet life from this place of power, I place the conditions of the world in their proper perspective. I draw my courage from spiritual awareness made stronger through prayer and the use of affirmations. I repeat, I am strong. I am courageous. These words flourish in my mind and become the truth of my life. 

Each one helps the other, saying to one another, “Take courage!”—Isaiah 41:6

Let Go Let God in Divine Order

I Am One With The Unwavering Order Of God.

Divine order surrounds me. In the world, I find it in the changing of the seasons, the ebb and flow of the ocean tides, the cyclic phases of the moon, and in the intricate orbits of the planets. In my life, I recall my orderly growth that led me from infancy to adulthood. Along the way, I have grown in knowledge and understanding, each new insight building upon the ones that came before. I remember this as I continue to learn and grow. I create my life in accordance with divine order, first conceiving an idea, then letting it grow in my consciousness through the power of my thinking, and then doing what I can in the world to help my idea manifest. I relax, trusting my life and all life is in perfect order. 

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.—Proverbs 16:3

Let Go Let God Feel Joy

I Feel Joyous As I Celebrate Life.

Each new day is a treasure filled with life’s gems found in even the most ordinary moments. Joy fills my heart when I pause to notice the wonder that surrounds me. I let my gaze linger as I watch the setting sun or close my eyes as I savor the sweetness of fresh fruit. Beneath the night sky, I breathe deeply and partake of the fresh, clean air. The beauty of the world pales in comparison to the beauty within me. I am so deeply and wondrously blessed to know my oneness with God and with all that is. There is no greater joy. I wake and praise each new day and feel newly alive. I go out into the world to share the joy of being a child of God in the abundant universe. I spread light and love to everyone I meet, trusting they will know the joy of God as I do. 

For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.—Psalm 92:4

Let Go Let God With Imagination

My Imagination Empowers Me To Envision My Good.

The word imagination may bring fantasies and daydreams to mind. So much more than an idle pursuit, imagination is a powerful spiritual tool and an aspect of my divine inheritance. I am creative. Realizing I can bring into manifestation what I imagine through the power of my thinking and feeling, I feel empowered. As I focus my consciousness on what I want to bring into my life, I am giving shape and form to what I wish to experience. My thoughts and feelings coupled with my faith and vision become my life’s experience. I am inspired to use my imagination mindfully, aware of my ability to bring my boldest dreams to vivid life. I visualize joy, abundance, and harmony unfolding, fulfilling my imagination. 

Whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.—Genesis 2:19

Let Go Let God Know Prosperity

Abundant Blessings Are Mine Throughout The Seasons Of Life.

When I count my blessings, I discover the many ways I am prosperous. I may be blessed with material goods and security. My senses might be full as I take in the wonders of the world. My relationships may fill my heart to overflowing. Prosperity is mine even during times of adversity. I am also prosperous in imagination and ingenuity as I find my way through new or challenging circumstances. Rooted in faith, I call upon my spiritual gifts of courage and strength to persevere and surmount any obstacle. I relax and trust I will receive divine inspiration and act on it. What may seem at first like a trickle of possibility will broaden into streams of abundance. I dive in, grateful for my good. 

They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.—Psalm 1:3

Let Go Let God Discover Inner Peace

I Discover Peace And Harmony Within.

As a spiritual being, I can claim serenity within me by silently saying, Peace, be still. At any time, I can relax in the calming current of life energy that flows throughout my body. Going deeper, I use the rhythm of my breath to center myself in peace. As I listen quietly, I am drawn more deeply into this stillness. Everything falls away as I immerse myself in the awareness of pure being. One by one, I let go of my troubles and concerns. As I find security in this peaceful moment, I feel the power and potency of my divine gifts. There is nothing to fear or dread because I am one with the presence of God. No matter what is happening around me, I find peace in the presence and power of God. I trust infinite blessings are mine. 

In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.—Isaiah 30:15

Let Go Let God Be Cheerful

Secure In My Divinity, I Am Full Of Good Cheer.

It’s easy to feel light and optimistic when the circumstances of my life are the way I want them to be. When my relationships are harmonious and I feel healthy and prosperous, I feel I am in the flow of life and everything is right in the world. When life feels harder and I struggle, I remember I am a divine being abundantly blessed with spiritual gifts. This helps me keep my troubles in perspective. I meet challenges with the calm assurance that the presence of God is within and all around me. Knowing God is greater than anything in the world gives me a peaceful mind and a cheerful heart. I feel secure and joyous every time I remember God and I are one. 

O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.—Psalm 34:8