Let Go {Raphah}

"Seriously, you just NEED to let go!"  My response, “easier said than done!”

You've heard that phrase and I have too. 

Other phrases such as, just move along, time to walk way and don't look back, run forward!  Even Disney's famous song from the movie Frozen is titled, "Let It Go!" 

But, than why is letting go so hard?

• Maybe a smudge of control?
• Maybe it is fear?
• Maybe lacking the ability to trust?
• Maybe deep hurt or resentment? 
• Or maybe simply the unknown? 

The verb raphah in Hebrew means to be still, to be weak, to let go, and to release. God boldly calls us to LET GO. Truthfully, He wants us to let go of everything that distracts us so that we can fully pursue him. A favorite Psalm clearly states, "be still and know that I am God." 

In May 2012, I found myself on my knees at 4am. I clearly recall the words, "just let go." In a place of stillness, I never imagined returning to a province that seemed so foreign and to let go of someone I deeply loved.

Yes, I let go...

Yet, I also gained...

Lately, I look around different environments that I am apart of and marvel at how much has been added post letting go and pursuing raphah.

• I can call Alberta home
• I can drive again
• I can see pieces of restoration
• I can write
• I can survive transition!
• I can be soft and sensitive
• I can smile and laugh again
• I can dream
• I can run and be active
• I can create
• I can cry (even be okay with tears)
• I can sing
• I can be still and wait
• I can even love again 

So, I challenge you to develop a place of stillness and focus on what God wants to add into your life, which is the basis of Psalm 46:10. Furthermore, may you seek a place of raphah and release any resentment or fear or hesitation or hurt in the process of letting go. 

So, what are you gaining today as you let go?

With a heart filled with raphah,

Charlene