Title: | Discussions from a Christian Perspective |
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Moderator: | CSC32::J_CHRISTIE |
Created: | Mon Sep 17 1990 |
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"Let go and let God." This is one of those extra-biblical injunctions I've heard on more than one occasion. I, for one, am not particularly fond of it. But I know that some people reflect on it a lot and find it quite meaningful in their lives. What does "Let go and let God" mean to you? Peace, Richard
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557.1 | USAT05::BENSON | Mon Nov 30 1992 12:40 | 4 | ||
It means to me that the person saying it has probably been involved in a twelve-step program. jeff | |||||
557.2 | some background | LJOHUB::NSMITH | rises up with eagle wings | Mon Nov 30 1992 15:48 | 11 |
That phrase has "been around" for many more years than the 12-step program has been well-known. It used to be used a lot in evangelistic meetings where it meant, basically, to let go of sin, let go of trying to be good on your own, let go of anything that is between you and God, and let God have God's way with you, your heart, and your life. It is also helpful in terms of letting go of anxiety and stress and letting God be your focus. "Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee." Nancy | |||||
557.3 | BSS::VANFLEET | Repeal #2 | Tue Dec 01 1992 09:50 | 7 | |
To me it means that regardless of how much I try to affect my life ultimately I have no more power than God gives me. I find that if I align my spirit with God and let go of whatever my issue dujour is, it usually takes care of itself without all of the struggle I would normally associate with it. Nanci |