Learn to Let Go
Today, I want to offer something a little different. Just as I did yesterday, I want to offer you a guided meditation as our message and prayer.
Yesterday we prayed for a loved one and for ourselves. Today, we remember that Jesus told us to pray for those who persecute us and to love our enemies (Matthew 6..)… That’s not easy. But when we hold hatred, bitterness, or resentment in our hearts, it is detrimental to our own health, well-being and even salvation. We need to learn to let go.
I invite you to read this slowly. Close your eye’s as you are able and take the prayer into your heart. Begin by taking a couple of deep breaths. Breath in God’s Spirit, breathe out. Breath in God’s Spirit. Breath out…
Today, I invite you to imagine someone in your mind’s eye with whom you’ve had disagreements or someone you dislike. Maybe it is a political leader who is contrary to everything you stand for… This could also be someone who may have hurt you. But just pick one person and get them in your mind’s eye. And offer this prayer, for them…
May God protect you… May God give you happiness… May God give you health… May God give you peace… (pause a moment and continue to hold them in your mind’s eye. Call them by name.) May you be protected… May you be happy… May you be healthy… May you live with ease…
We offer you these our prayers today, in all humility and hope, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
