This quote comes
to mind as I look about me and see each person, old and young, making
their way through these strange and challenging times. We can often
believe that if we are strong enough, resilient enough and have a strong
will we will make life the way we feel it should be. Then something
like a virus comes along and we are stunned into disbelief. Holding
onto what I expected of this summer, this school year or job search or
retirement will only wear me out and possibly make me bitter and
discouraged. Letting go of those expectations allows me to be strong in
the present moment – to be loving, kind, compassionate and wise because
all my inner strength is not going towards the fool’s errand of
changing reality. I pray to be given the true wisdom of letting go. I
pray that I will be strong in my faith that God is present in these
challenging times and my future is in God’s hand. That God holds that
future with a gentleness beyond my imagining. I am not asked to be
strong in will but strong in faith. Strong is my releasing of my will
and my ability to let go and most definitely let God.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joan is the Director of Development and the Manager of the Prayer Enrollment Office at the Chicago Cenacle.
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