May 27, 2010

  • LET IT GO

    People get so upset over things they can't control or understand.
    Someone wrongs them and they're offended.
    Someone treats them poorly and they're hurt.
    Someone makes a choice and we don't agree with it, but they don't want our advice.
    We as humans are so easily upset or offended.
    The tiniest things seem to set us off.

    Jesus said,
    "Blessed are the peacemakers,
          for they will be called sons of God."
    Matthew 5:9

    So what are we to do when we are wronged, offended, hurt, mistreated or unappreciated/ignored?

    Let.
    It.
    Go.

    Seriously.
    Easier said than done, I know.... but most of us don't even try to let it go.
    Choose peace.

    - - -

    "You are waiting on a beach
    For a healing word to come
    Maybe an apology in a bottle
    Maybe a flare that says I'm sorry
    And the hurting leaves you numb

    Will you forgive?
    Will you forget?
    Will you live what you know?
    He left his rights, will you leave yours?
    You don't understand it...
    Let it go.

    You are waiting on a beach
    This is where the east meets west
    And as another sun sets on your anger
    The darkness laughs as the wound destroys
    And it turns your prayers to noise

    Will you forgive?
    Will you forget?
    Will you live what you know?
    He left his rights, will you leave yours?
    You don't understand it...
    Let it go.

    This bitterness you hide
    It seeps into your soul
    And it steals your joy
    Till it's all you know
    Let it go
    Let it go
    Let it go

    Will you forgive?
    Will you forget?
    Will you live what you know?
    He left his rights, will you leave yours?
    You don't understand it...
    Let it go.

    Will you forgive?
    Will you forget?
    Will you live what you know?
    Beneath the cross you hear His words
    'Father forgive them'
    And you know
    You can't understand it
    Let it go"

    Newsboys - "Let It Go"