What Do You Need To Let Go Of Right Now?

Happy Easter! This is a different Easter for Wayne and I because it’s the first Easter that he hasn’t preached a sermon in over 20 years. Wow!

If you have been following my Sunday posts, you know that Wayne and I have taken a leap of faith. We are still getting use to our new normal.

What Do You Need To Let Go Of Right Now?

We did something totally different this year for Easter. The church that we now attend has 4 Easter services and one of them was last night at 5 pm.

Wayne and I attended that service so we are home this Sunday morning. We are headed to a family get together and Easter egg hunt in a few hours and it was easier for us to go to church last night.

We feel like we are living on the wild side around here! Haha!

There was something our pastor asked us last night that stuck with me.

  • Are you a control freak? #yesiam

One of the things he stressed was to let go of control and walk by faith. No matter what situation you’re in, give up the control. That is so hard for me but for the first time in a long time I feel like I am walking by faith.

While Wayne and I both believe we are where God wants us at this season, if I’m honest, I’m a little nervous. I like to have all my ducks in a row. I like to know exactly what we’re doing and where we’re going.

Right now, I think God is reminding me to trust Him. He is in control (I have never really been in control anyway) and wait on Him.

So…are you a control freak? What do you need to let go of right now?? 

  • are you trying to control your marriage?
  • your children?
  • a situation at work?
  • a friend?

We sang this song last night at church. Praise His Name Forever!!!

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

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  1. going through some emails I was behind on and read your Easter blog – it was perfect for me today, oddly enough! or maybe not, maybe it was meant to be 🙂 funny how that works sometimes!

  2. Hi Cyndi, I really appreciate what you wrote for Easter Sunday, even though I’m reading it on Monday. We sang the same song at my church in PA! 🙂 I just listened to it on your post and really thought about it as I sat outside looking up in the sky after a hard day. How wonderful it is to have such beautiful music to minister to our souls!
    Thank you for the encouragement!

  3. Thanks for this message today Cyndi. This one hit home for me as I am trying to let go of “controlling” my son. He is 16 and in high school and has really struggled this year. I have tried to do everything I can to hold him on the right path, but now I know I have to let go and trust that He has a plan. It is hard to watch your kids struggle, but a friend said to me that it is OK to let him grow up and make mistakes, your son knows you will be there if he needs help.

    1. I understand where you are Joanne. We are struggling with our 20 year old. I know we did what God called us to do as he was growing up but his recent decisions aren’t what they need to be. I am shocked at how peaceful I feel because I have finally realized that God has to work in him and all I can do is pray. I have some days where I’m not certain my husband and I are doing the right thing, but I know that God will guide our steps even in our mistakes. Prayers for your boy!

  4. I always enjoy your music posts, I’m a second grade teacher and it’s wonderful to play a song to refocus my mind on the Lord during my planning time at school. It helps calm me and remember my purpose. May God give you peace during this time of waiting…

  5. Hope your Easter was wonderful! We attended a 10:30 to 11:30 church service . Visited a church that is Baptist but has an influence of Methodist to it. My husband likes early & I like later so we compromise on times each year & switch up. We are old school too with one service at 11 till 12 am on Sunday morning and Sunday School 9:30 till 10:45 or 10:30 . Now it is a lot of choices and contemporary services also.

  6. I am behind on my blog reading – for a not-so-good reason. My husband was just diagnosed with lung cancer. Your message of letting go and let God, while I’ve heard that before – really hit me tonight. You don’t get much more “control freak” than being a NICU nurse and this one is starting the walk of “letting go”. Happy I read this post!

  7. Hey Cyndi! My husband and I attend a church that has Saturday night services which we regularly attend over Sunday as schedules allow. We love going on Saturday night although it took some getting used to for us old-school Baptists ha! At first we felt “weird” not being in church on Sunday morning! Our pastor encouraged us to on this Easter Sunday to attend on Saturday so as to free up space for those who typically only attend church on Easter and for sure would go on Sunday. Hang in there, you’ll get comfortable with it! Love your blog and your encouragement. I look forward to it every day! I have told many of my friends about you and signed them up to receive your blog too!

  8. Attended sunrise service and regular service also. Lunch and egg hunt with family in afternoon. Wonderful day to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

  9. Happy Easter Cindy. Hope you enjoyed your Easter weekend… I’m looking at ordering a few things from Glamour Farms, and was wondering if I wear a small in tops from the Gap and old navy would I be ok with small in their tops? Just wondering as I really don’t want to return and I very rarely ever have to buy a medium. Just wondering how their sizes run? Thanks for any insight you might be able to provide.

  10. Happy Easter, Cyndi and Wayne! Thanks for the reminder to give it all to Him. I have found as I get older, it is becoming easier to totally rely on Him. Still…old habits die hard! I shared that same song on my FB page yesterday along with a portion of scripture from Luke’s gospel. We also sang this same song today at our church where I play the piano most Sundays. May God continue to guide you and keep you in the center of His will. May you use this time for physical, emotional and spiritual respite. My husband and I both had grandfathers who were Baptist pastors and we know how difficult it can be at times.

  11. Great reminder
    I hv to let go of thinking I hv perfect
    Christian family that will all
    Show up for church and come for
    Lunch.
    Not exactly that ideal
    Sometimes hv to let dreams go
    For God to resurrect new ones!
    Happy Easter!

  12. I attended our Easter service on Friday night, we usually attend on Saturday night. Our pastor specifically requested those of us who are regular attenders to not come on Sunday unless we wer bringing an “unbeliever”. It does take some getting used to but I love going on Saturday night. Yes, letting go of controlling my life is a daily struggle- I am an OCD type A personality and whew! I wear myself out trying to let go.
    Love that song- we sang it as well – beautiful!
    Enjoy your family this Easter.

  13. Happy Easter! I learned a few years ago to let go and let God. It took awhile for me to realize I couldn’t control anything. It gives you such a sense of peace when you surrender it all to the Lord. He will surely direct you guys on your next journey. Enjoy your day dear friend!

  14. Cyndi,
    As always thx for the encouragement! I find myself in some new seasons as well and must wait on God to make the next steps clear. I am forever relearning to trust Him!! He is so faithful in all things, so why am I such a slow learner? May our good Lord encourage you as well!
    Katrina

  15. Cyndi , Thank you !!! I think the Lord gets exhausted with me too and yes it is wonderful we have a patient Lord . Thanks for keeping us with you thru your season in your blog . It is wonderful to have a risen Savior, Have a Blessed Day and Happy Easter !!!!
    Diana

  16. Happy Easter!

    Our church has a 5:00pm service on Saturday nights…my husband & I consider that out date night! Church & dinner with the hubby!

  17. Even though things seem strange to you and Wayne right now, know that you are where God wants you to be. My husband and I love Saturday night church, although this year we are attending Sunday morning church. A total switch for us. God bless you and enjoy your day. He has Risen..

  18. All I can say that was very beautiful. Thanks again for the message. You and Wayne are Angeles. Bless you. He has risen. Happy Easter.

  19. Hi Cindy,

    I have been following your blog for a number of years and I LOVE it! I feel like I know your family! .I must have missed the post on what you and Wayne are doing. So my question is this….. Could you tell me what your “new normal” is? Also, I am going through a major transition and difficult time in my life. Your blog is an inspiration to me. Thank you!