Lent - A Season of Letting Go

I hold on tight.

"A fighter always does."

So I have been told.

"Don't give up.  Show a little guts."

Many have urged.

I hold on tight.

To show courage.

Fight the good fight.

I cannot give up.

I am not WEAK.

I hold on tight.

Out of fear.

Frightened by that to which I cling.

If I don't hold tight,

I lose control.

I hold on tight.

My grip painful.

Hands tired; knuckles white.

I fear I cannot hold on.

I fear.

I hold on tight.

A new voice beckons,

"Let go."

I cannot.

"You must."

I hold on.

I must.

I can't...

let

go.

I let go.

Courage discovered

Life renewed

When I

let go.

Jesus says,

"For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it."  Luke 9:24

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  Matthew 11:28-30

Be strong and courageous...

May this season of Lent become a season when you...

Let go of the fear;

Let go of the anxiety;

Let go of the shame;

Let go of the failures of the past;

Let go...