On November 23, 2012, while in prayer I saw an image of water in my hand. This water was clean, clear and pure. I was trying to grasp it and hold on to it but it kept slipping through my fingers. No matter how tightly I cupped my hand the water seeped through. I remember feeling very sorrowful because whatever this water represented I wanted. I mean I really, really wanted. I focused on this water with such great intent as I continued to try various ways to manuever my hand to stop the water from slipping away. But nothing worked. The water continued to run through my fingers. It was then that GOD said to open my hand and let it happen the way it’s supposed to.

After much prayer GOD revealed to me the thing I was holding on to with such tenacity. And it was the very thing He’d told me to release time and time again. With tears pouring down my face, I surrendered it to Him. I didn’t understand why He wanted it but by faith I gave it to Him. I kneeled on my knees, with my hands cupped over my puffy eyes… and I gave it to Him. At that moment I felt an overwhelming peace! It was as if a weight had been lifted up from off of my shoulders. I realized that all of the worry, struggle and frustration of trying to make something work wasn’t mine anymore.

So I ask you today from one friend to another, what are you holding on to that you so desperately desire but know it is not for your good? And although you know it is not GOD’s best you try to hold on to it; all the while watching it fall apart before your very eyes. Is it a relationship?  A house, car or status? Or perhaps, it’s something that served you well in the past but you realize that it’s now time to move on but you can’t let it go.

Whatever GOD asks you to surrender, His intention is to give you something greater. This is biblical. Luke 17:33 (GNT) “Those who try to save their own life will lose it; those who lose their life will save it.” What is ordained by GOD is far better than anything you can work hard to keep for yourself. Let Him have it. Give it over to Him. He wants it. He’ll take it and replace it. I promise you. GOD is faithful!

The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) “Cast your cares on the Lord because He cares for you.” Our human body was not created to shoulder the weight of life’s pressures, struggles, and concerns. In Matthew 11:28 (NIV) it says “Come unto me all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.” Indeed we have Someone who understands and He is ready and willing to bear All of the weight. Give it to Him today!

Well, I pray that this message blesses you! I see you surrendering and handing it (whatever your ‘it’ is) over to GOD. I know it’s hard, my friend! But I see blessings pouring down on you because of your trust and belief and it gives me so much joy! I am beyond overjoyed for you!

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