Learning to Let Go

I've been learning a little bit recently about holding onto things a little too tightly. I have a hard time giving up control of things, I'll admit. Sometimes it's easier than others - when it's a project at work I am not that invested in, for instance. But in my day to day life, I'd like to think I have control over what happens. The reality is that I do not. And I try desperately to hold on to the things I have the least control over. So I'm learning to let go. Not necessarily because I want to, but sometimes that choice is not mine to make. Sometimes those things are taken away and there is nothing I can do about it. Sometimes God blesses us with things and sometimes he takes them away. I'm learning that I need to cling tightly to the God who loves me rather than the "things" in my life. It's hard. I fail, often. But I'm reminded time and time again that letting go is what is best for me and ultimately glorifies God most. And really, that's what it is all about anyway. His name and renown are the desire of my heart (Is 26:8)