Clinging?
I was driving along Highway 90 enjoying the beautiful day and the view of the beach when I spotted a place where friends used to live. (It is a good thing I take my camera with me everywhere! I could miss the perfect Kodak moment without my trusty camera!!!)
This plot of land once had a beautiful home sitting on it and it was surrounded by majestic live oak trees and beautiful landscaped gardens. There are very few trees left and the house was swept away by the wind-driven waters of Hurricane Katrina. This tree is one of 2 that remain and as you can see there are the tattered remains of draperies still clinging to the branches. You would think that the elements would have caused the fabric to disintergrate! I tried to pull the fabric away but it has become a part of the new growth on the tree.
Do you cling to something or someone too tightly? Or, are you just too tightly wound up over something and you just can't let it go? This tattered remnant helped to remind me that I don't need to hang on too tightly to my children, my husband, my things, or control of my circumstances. I need to relax my grip and let God take over! I am thankful that my Sovereign Lord is in control!!!
"O Sovereign Lord, You have begun to show to Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?" Deuteronomy 3:24
1 comment:
What a wonderful analogy God placed in your mind!!
It's hard to let go, isn't it? I found and still sometimes find it hard to let go of my children. They are adults, yet I still want to step in when there are problems that aren't mine and are really out of my control.
Yes, you are right--we need to relax our grip!! God has it all in His most capable hands!!
Beth
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