What do you think let go and let GOD means??

[peacechild4]

People say that about my marriage.. ???

Can I truly forget that??

Can I just forget how I feel and let go... how does one do that.. and have you done it and did it work? I mean let go and let GOD over any situation in your life??

 

[Tehchad]

I think it means a lot of discipline and many tough nights. Def a lot of prayer.

 

[peacechild4]

I think it means a lot of discipline and many tough nights. Def a lot of prayer.

Seems to be that way..

 

[crishmael]

I don't know if it really has had any meaning to me. It just seems like another Christian cliche.



Just my experience.

 

[Niels]

It's not a phrase that I use, because it sounds awfully trite to my ears, but I think it means don't worry about the things you can't change. Do whatever you can do, but leave the rest to God.

 

[Blank123]

It's not a phrase that I use, because it sounds awfully trite to my ears, but I think it means don't worry about the things you can't change. Do whatever you can do, but leave the rest to God.

this. I usually just take it to mean that you need to just realise that there's a point where you just can't do anything more and you have to leave it in God's hands.

 

[r035198x]

I can't understand 'Let God' unless if someone is trying to suggest that I'm in some way stopping God. 'Let go' probably means get it out of your system. Don't dwell on it all the time. Which, I have to say, though difficult, is probably very helpful. We can't change things by constantly thinking about them.

P.S I also don't understand other phrases like 'this is your season' and 'receive your blessing' ...

 

[CFDavid]

I think Miles and Tigress pretty much got it. It's not a phrase I use, either -- I don't talk in bumper stickers -- but "let God" is a principle I sorely need to learn.

I love to be in control. I love to make things happen. If someone says "We should go see a movie!" and several people agree, I get into the details and make it happen, otherwise ninety-five times out of ten it ain't gonna happen.

So I'm kind of the same way with God. If it seems like things just aren't moving along fast enough,I'm the farmer out there at night gently pulling on the plants, making them "grow."

So, to me, "let go and let God" means that I should do my part (sowing and watering) and trust God with the outcome,even if it's an outcome I don't like. I generally only trust him with the outcome if it's what I had in mind, and if things aren't going according to my plan, I start doing things to make me feel better -- spending money I shouldn't, eating more than I should or eating out when I shouldn't, treating myself to entertainment when I should be doing chores or studying, etc. I decide that God's not doing enough to satisfy what I consider my quality of life needs, and I take things into my own hands.

I'm learning about how to take comfort in the Lord rather than, say, sushi and a movie, but it's not easy for me. "Comfort in the Lord" seems to be about trust and patience, I think, and those things are hard for me.

 

[K9_Trainer]

I don't think the people who tell you that mean for you to totally forget your marriage and the life you had. Thats not possible, and probably not a good idea.

But there are times when we need to realize that we literally can NOT be in control, and we need to be able to accept that. We need to be at peace with the unknown. Thats just how life is.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

Just do what you can...what more can you do?

 

[Rhye]

I think Miles and Tigress pretty much got it. It's not a phrase I use, either -- I don't talk in bumper stickers -- but "let God" is a principle I sorely need to learn.

I love to be in control. I love to make things happen. If someone says "We should go see a movie!" and several people agree, I get into the details and make it happen, otherwise ninety-five times out of ten it ain't gonna happen.

So I'm kind of the same way with God. If it seems like things just aren't moving along fast enough,I'm the farmer out there at night gently pulling on the plants, making them "grow."

So, to me, "let go and let God" means that I should do my part (sowing and watering) and trust God with the outcome,even if it's an outcome I don't like. I generally only trust him with the outcome if it's what I had in mind, and if things aren't going according to my plan, I start doing things to make me feel better -- spending money I shouldn't, eating more than I should or eating out when I shouldn't, treating myself to entertainment when I should be doing chores or studying, etc. I decide that God's not doing enough to satisfy what I consider my quality of life needs, and I take things into my own hands.

I'm learning about how to take comfort in the Lord rather than, say, sushi and a movie, but it's not easy for me. "Comfort in the Lord" seems to be about trust and patience, I think, and those things are hard for me.

I completely agree with this. I also really like what LT, Miles and Rx stated.

But, David explained everything I was thinking, especially being in control and then letting go cause I've already done my part and now I need to trust God.
I felt that way a few days ago. There is a moment when I can't dwell on what was and was not, because I have done what I can, and have faith and trust that everything is going to be okay.

Its very hard for me to not be in control of things in my life all the time. I am truly learning to let it go. But, everything I have planned God has always taken my somewhere else. Even if I didn't like it, I know it was the right place to go that moment. And, even if it takes a little longer to get where I do want to go.

 

[peacechild4]

this. I usually just take it to mean that you need to just realise that there's a point where you just can't do anything more and you have to leave it in God's hands.

Yes I believe this is true..

 

[peacechild4]

I completely agree with this. I also really like what LT, Miles and Rx stated.

But, David explained everything I was thinking, especially being in control and then letting go cause I've already done my part and now I need to trust God.
I felt that way a few days ago. There is a moment when I can't dwell on what was and was not, because I have done what I can, and have faith and trust that everything is going to be okay.

Its very hard for me to not be in control of things in my life all the time. I am truly learning to let it go. But, everything I have planned God has always taken my somewhere else. Even if I didn't like it, I know it was the right place to go that moment. And, even if it takes a little longer to get where I do want to go.

Beautiful answer..

Thanks everyone I appreciate your time and answers..

 

[unrealiseddreams]

I think sometimes it means dont try to do Gods job for him, like in a marriage where things are going wrong if you are trying to 'fix' your partner, or show them where they are going wrong, if you are controling too much and not letting God work in the situation.

 

[peacechild4]

Just about everything in my marriage is over.. sigh.. but you know GOD can raise the dead.. I want to try.. but he doesn't... he says over over over.. and there is nothing I can do about that... It isn't worth arguing about all the other stuff really.. it doesn't go anywhere.. and not healthy for our kids.. I am not sure but to keep my distance and pray now.. and leave it to GOD.. thanks for adding your thoughts...

 

[StarryEyes]

Don't listen to everyone's opinions!! This is something I struggle with.. but I've found that when I do listen to all these different opinons I'm even more confused! God's way is the right way. Always! Keep reading and studying His Word, let it soak into your heart and mind. That's where the Truth is.

Of course people are entitled to their own opinions.. we all have opinions.. but I'm starting to learn to just say "Thank you for your opinion..." and keep listening to God.

Most people do mean well.. we try to share our experiences or share what we've learned with others to help them, but sometimes it isn't true what we say.. sometimes it backfires! We're all at different levels spiritually. But God's Word stands firm!

 

[Brad2009]

"Let go":
Taken as an extreme, that would mean utter detachment from the world. I do think there is scriptural support for that - being seperate from the world. When it comes to personal relationships its much more sticky, since we are also to 'love thy neighbor as thyself'. But that is the second command - our primary command is to 'love the Lord thy God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength'.

Here is another passage which I believe illustrates why Jesus sets the first command above the second:

Matthew 19:28-30
28Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. 30But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

"Let God":
Definitely a somewhat nebulous phrase. We should have faith that God's will is good and that He can accomplish all that He says that He will. But, when we are confronted with difficult questions and interpersonal difficulty, what should we do? Inaction and waiting on God do not seem to be the right answer at that time, but there is one thing that I have sometimes forgotten in 'trying to do the right thing'. The guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit. The "letting God" part sometimes actually does require action on our part IMO. The peace and guidance of the Holy Spirit allows us to do God's will in that circumstance.


So, that's my take on what that phrase means. I think that the Spirit is utterly invaluable when we are called to do what God wants us to do - that we will fail if we don't have the Spirit.

 

[Luther073082]

Blind post:

I always feel like putting something in God's hands means that we do the best we can with a situation, make the best plans, and then leave up to God those things which we can not control.

Surely if one reads Proverbs or Jesus's parable of building a tower/going to war we can see that God smiles on wise and thoughtful planning. We arn't as Dave Ramsey said "Just run off and do something, stick a fish on it expecting it succeed and call it faith, because we look like fools when it fails."

But in life there are lots of things we can't plan for or foresee. Eventually we must leave things which we can not control up to God.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Just about everything in my marriage is over.. sigh.. but you know GOD can raise the dead.. I want to try.. but he doesn't... he says over over over.. and there is nothing I can do about that... It isn't worth arguing about all the other stuff really.. it doesn't go anywhere.. and not healthy for our kids.. I am not sure but to keep my distance and pray now.. and leave it to GOD.. thanks for adding your thoughts...

Yes God can raise the dead.....but....the dead have to want to be raised. You know that God gave us free will. He wanted a people that would love Him, not because they were "made" to but because they "chose" to. It's the same in everything in life for us. It's all about choices. BUT we only have so much say when the "choice" involves someone elses will. "Let Go and Let God" is (to me) basically saying to the Lord....."Lord there isn't anything I can do, but I know all things are possible with you. Therefore I put my trust in you to work out your will in my life for your glory".
It is not saying forget....it is not saying don't feel......these things are impossible with our nature anyway so to say that would be foolish. You just need to be the best person you can be before God and pray for the rest. If your husband ever comes around to wanting to work things out....GREAT! If not....GREAT! It's NOT easy, but it's necessary for whatever God is trying to work out in your life and your husband's life and your kid's life. Of course God hates divorce, BUT He still gives us free will to divorce if that's all we can do. And alot of people, like yourself, don't want to be divorced but their partner does and sometimes they get divorced. And sometimes years later (lots of years sometimes) they do re-unite, but you shouldn't put your happiness in that basket alone. Paul had an affliction that God would not take away..he learned to be content no matter what with whatever he had (or didn't have). I don't know what is going on daily in your life, but if you are constantly trying to get your husband to reconcile, you might be pushing him in the opposite direction by doing so. I know it's hard, really I do understand. I just think maybe you should concentrate on your children's happiness and yourself and stay the course of living for God and being in prayer. God has not forsaken you and obviously your husband needs salvation so keep praying that the Holy Spirit draws him to Jesus, which in turn will probably draw him closer to you in the long run but not the short term.
So it's not about forgetting anything, it's just purposefully giving control to God in prayer and believing that He will work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28.

 

[FaithPrevails]

Yes God can raise the dead.....but....the dead have to want to be raised. You know that God gave us free will. He wanted a people that would love Him, not because they were "made" to but because they "chose" to. It's the same in everything in life for us. It's all about choices. BUT we only have so much say when the "choice" involves someone elses will. "Let Go and Let God" is (to me) basically saying to the Lord....."Lord there isn't anything I can do, but I know all things are possible with you. Therefore I put my trust in you to work out your will in my life for your glory".
It is not saying forget....it is not saying don't feel......these things are impossible with our nature anyway so to say that would be foolish. You just need to be the best person you can be before God and pray for the rest. If your husband ever comes around to wanting to work things out....GREAT! If not....GREAT! It's NOT easy, but it's necessary for whatever God is trying to work out in your life and your husband's life and your kid's life. Of course God hates divorce, BUT He still gives us free will to divorce if that's all we can do. And alot of people, like yourself, don't want to be divorced but their partner does and sometimes they get divorced. And sometimes years later (lots of years sometimes) they do re-unite, but you shouldn't put your happiness in that basket alone. Paul had an affliction that God would not take away..he learned to be content no matter what with whatever he had (or didn't have). I don't know what is going on daily in your life, but if you are constantly trying to get your husband to reconcile, you might be pushing him in the opposite direction by doing so. I know it's hard, really I do understand. I just think maybe you should concentrate on your children's happiness and yourself and stay the course of living for God and being in prayer. God has not forsaken you and obviously your husband needs salvation so keep praying that the Holy Spirit draws him to Jesus, which in turn will probably draw him closer to you in the long run but not the short term.
So it's not about forgetting anything, it's just purposefully giving control to God in prayer and believing that He will work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28.

Beautifully stated.