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Let go and let God.
I'm am looking for all possible verses that advise us to 'Let go and let God'. Can anyone help please?by Lesa M. Merrill about
Thank you Sylvia for your answers :).by Sylvia Todd about
Lesa, I think this is a good description of the "let go and let God" idea in this article from Guideposts. The point, I believe, boils down to this:
"what 'Let go and let God' comes down to is this: We need to let go of our own will. We must claim as our own the incredibly hard prayer that Jesus prayed: 'Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done' (Luke 22:42). We need to let go and let God do what God wills. This submission will lead to peace and joy, even when the way is difficult. “Father, I place my life in Your hands!' (Luke 23:46)."
Thank you for your answer Sylvia. I believe this too. However, I am looking for specific verses that tell us this. I am having an ongoing discussion, and trying to have everything I can to show this Biblically. I have so far found Psalm 46:10 and 2... more
Ok, so yes, when our part is done, there are certainly times when we have to stand and let Him do His part :). In that light, how about:
Ecclesiastes 3:6: "A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;"
Isaiah... more
Also perhaps:
Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My... more
You're most welcome, Lesa, hope they were helpful :)!