Letting go and letting God...

So, for the past few weeks I've been trying to figure out the best way to continually let go of the things that worry me. I've never been seen as much of a worrier, but for some reason, letting go of some things can be terribly difficult. I wish I had a nickel for every time I walked through the house (on a perfectly good day off) and worried about something someone had said at vestry, or whether or not so-and-so was doing okay with their recovery. The challenge for me is not what someone says or how someone is doing, but me worrying about whether or not I was doing enough with my response/reaction/connection. Stuff gets in my head and it's tough to let go because I don't seem to know that "best way" to let go.

And then it hit me...

There isn't a best way.

It's actually pretty simple. Just let go. When the worry crosses my mind, gently allow my thoughts to return to the goodness an mercy of God. Let God worry about the vestry. Let God worry about the recovery of my friend. Let God have the cares and concerns that are keeping me from being fully connected to the very same love and mercy that I know exists for the things I worry. If it's there for them, why not there for me? Hmmm... let go, and let God. Got it.

Until the next worry, of course.

So, maybe the "best" way is the continual way of constantly returning (gently and quietly) to the word of love that is found in God's quiet presence. Maybe letting go means being more aware of the role that Still, Small voice plays in the voices of friends and family who walk this road with me.

Just for today, I'll look for God in the words and actions of those around me. Maybe by letting go of my own "stuff" I'll get in touch with the constant presence of the Loving Creator all around me.