“The call of Christ is to deny ourselves and to let go of our lives. To relinquish control of our lives, to surrender everything we are, everything that we do, our direction our safety our security is no longer found in the things of this world. It is found in Christ. And that is great risk when it comes to the things of this world.” WorldFoundChristOur LivesRiskSecurityThis WorldLetting GoSafetyDenySurrenderGreat Risk Author:David Platt
“Do we not see God at work in our circumstances? Dark times are allowed and come to us through the sovreignty of God. Are we prepared to let God do what He wants with us? Are we prepared to be separated from the outward, evident blessings of God? Until Jesus Christ is truly our Lord, we each have goals of our own which we serve. Our faith is real, but it is not yet permanent. And God is never in a hurry. If we are willing to wait, we will see God pointing out that we have been interested only in his blessings, instead of God Himself.” IfsWantHas BeensRealFaithJesusWaitingGoalChristReligiousDarkLordWillingCircumstancesBlessingLetting GoJesus ChristPreparedPermanentEvidentPointingOur LordDark TimesWilling To Wait Author:Oswald Chambers
“I'm thinking, "What difference will this sermon make in their lives tomorrow? What am I trying to give them that will make a difference?" For example, had to do with the theme that Jesus will not let go of you. He's holding onto you. I talked to them about the disciples and Peter on the night before the crucifixion of Christ - how Jesus said that all of you are going to turn away, but He would be waiting for them in Galilee.” ThinkingGivingTryingSaidWould BeNightTurnsJesusWaitingChristDifferencesExampleTomorrowLetting GoThemeMaking A DifferencePeterDiscipleSermonsHolding OnCrucifixionCrucifixion Of Christ Author:Max Lucado
“Some believe we have little or no role in our own Christian maturity. God does everything, they think, and we simply have to "let go and let God." After all, if it's the "fruit of the Spirit," we should passively let him work within us as we abide in Christ.” ThinkingBelieveChristianSpiritChristLetting GoMaturity Author:David Jeremiah
“If we hold tightly to anything given to us unwilling to allow it to be used as the Giver means it to be used we stunt the growth of the soul. What God gives us is not necessarily "ours" but only ours to offer back to him, ours to relinguish, ours to lose, ours to let go of, if we want to be our true selves. Many deaths must go into reaching our maturity in Christ, many letting goes.” IfsWantGivingMeanSoulSelfUsedGivenGrowthChristLosesOffersLetting GoMaturityReachingTrue SelfGiverUnwillingPassion And Purity Author:Elisabeth Elliot
“Tate grabbed me, hugging me so hard, I knew I'd have bruises. He was probably unaware of it, not having had much time to get used to his new strength. I pushed at him, "Tate...you're squeezing me too hard." He let go of me so fast I almost staggered. "Oh Christ, I can't do anything right!” I CanHardUsedChristLetting GoHugBruisesSqueezing Book:At Grave's End: A Night Huntress Novel Source: At Grave's End: A Night Huntress Novel
“I exhort you and beseech you in the bowels of Christ, faint not, weary not. There is a great necessity of heaven; ye must needs have it: all other things, as houses, lands, children, husband, friends, country, credit, health, wealth, honour, may be wanted ; but heaven is your one thing necessary, the good part that shall not be taken from you. See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy; for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory; many are lying dead by the way, that were slain with security.” ThinkingWayMayChildrenCountryLyingHouseHeavenEasyChristWealthChristianityTakenOne ThingLandSecurityFieldsHusbandLetting GoEternalGlorySellsSalvationCreditHonourWearyPearlsSteepAscentBowelsHealth Wealth Author:Samuel Rutherford
“It is a hard thing to let go of mistakes we've made and sins. God wants us to do that because He knows the guilt and the condemnation will keep us from becoming who He has created us to be. Salvation and Christ's love is a gift. You don't earn it. You've got to receive that gift. I think one of the most important things is starting off the day forgiving others and forgiving yourself. You learn from your mistakes, but I don't think you have to drag them back into today.” ThinkingKnowsWantMadeImportantHardTodayChristSinLove IsMistakeBecomingLetting GoForgivenessImportant ThingsSalvationForgivingGuiltStartingDragWant UCondemnationHard ThingsForgive YourselfLearn From Your MistakesForgiving Others Author:Joel Osteen
“Beloved, whatever we are gripping to bring us satisfaction is a lie-unless it is Christ. He is the Truth that sets us free. If you are holding anything in your craving for satisfaction right now, would you be willing to acknowledge it as a lie? Even if you feel you can't let go of it right this moment, would you lift it before Him-perhaps literally lifting your fisted hand as a symbol-and confess it as an idol? God does not condemn you. He calls you.” IfsFeelsDoeMomentsHandsLyingChristWillingRight NowLetting GoSatisfactionSymbolsLiftsAcknowledgeBelovedIdolsCravingLiftingGrippingCan't Let Go Book:Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender Source: Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender
“I never said the way of Christ is easy. Are you prepared to let go of everything He would not approve?” WaySaidEasyChristLetting GoPrepared Author:E. Stanley Jones