By Pat
My littlle grandchildren, ages two and four and I were outside playing the other day. They were hauling something around in a wagon, but as one was pulling, the other was on the other end, pulling the wagon in the opposite direction. The child who was holding the handle, attempting to pull it properly was yelling "let go!" As I watched them I saw that the wagon had made no progress at all, and it occurred to me how Jesus must feel sometimes. He tell us in Matthew 11:28-30 that He will carry our loads if we bring them to Him, so we as Christians are all too happy to do just that. I don't know about you, but I have a real problem sometimes letting go and allowing Jesus to do what He does best. I make His job harder by hanging on. It would be so much easier for Jesus to handle my burdens if I would simply let go, for He surely doesn't need my help! I can almost hear Him telling me, gently and lovingly, "Child, let it go. I've got it". What a comforting thought! Help me, Lord, to LET GO!!