How about the yokes of doubt, depression, and fear? Hand them right over to the Lord. Your focus is needed elsewhere, so let it go. Doubt cancels out your faith. Depression and fear prevent movement. Sister, you have work to do!
How many of us need to be delivered from pain and bitterness that we still carry from wounds from our past? God can carry what you cannot. And His desire is to heal your heart and make you whole. Hand it over to your Father. That pain and bitterness is just holding you back.
Maybe you struggle with judging others. God didn’t ask you to judge others; He commanded that we love one another. There is enough hate and strife in the world. There’s no reason to add to it. Imagine how life would be if we really did love our enemies, ready to extend the love of Christ simply because He said to do so.
Or maybe your battle is negative self-talk: you speak words of defeat over your own life. You’ve become more than your own worst critic. God gave you the power to speak life, so use your authority and encourage yourself. Recite the Word of God over your life every single day. When negative thoughts come into your mind, confess them to God and replace them with words of life.
Maybe your struggle is with your part in a failed relationship. Sister, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep it moving. Learn from the mistakes you have made and grow from them. Allow God to heal your heart completely so that you can be open to receive who God has waiting for you. God hasn’t forgotten you!
Jesus promised to deliver you from all of those afflictions! When He tells you to let go, He’s allowing you the room to grow and to receive from His storehouse. He’s making room in you and for you. Sister, you can’t turn back and try to pick up what He has freed you from. There’s more in store for you, so look forward and release all of what’s been holding you back. Let go of those entanglements, and walk in total deliverance.
The Manna Chef 