I Let it All Go

There was a time when all I ever thought about was me. I was dreamlike, with a dream and I focused all my attention on making my dream come true. If things didn’t go my way I would whine and feel sorry for myself. I attended many of my own self pity parties and it didn’t get me anywhere. Also, I was not a good listener and I’d Interrupt in the middle of the conversation to talk about me and my troubles instead. But that’s not all, I was easily angered at the least little thing. Wow, when I look back on the way I was, no wonder I didn’t have any friends…now that was the person I was at one time and what a sad case!
But changes have taken place In my life since Jesus got a hold of my life and I’m glad! When I let it all go and gave Him, my dream, my plans and even my attitude, gradually
new hope enlightened my heart and I could see my life as a puzzle and each piece fit in so perfectly as time went on. I’m now a new woman with a heart of compassion, I no longer live to please myself, but work towards pleasing others. When this is all over and we can go back to a somewhat normal life, I can’t wait to bless others. I’m sure many will be still fearful, burdened down with problems of all kinds. So I’m looking forward to the future so I can shine a light on those around me, wherever I go. To share a smile, a prayer, a kind word or loving gesture, to build up and encourage and to instil hope to the hopeless and the helpless, with a word from the Lord or whatever He puts on my heart to do or say.
I’m in prison ministry as well and when I was writing this I received a letter from a prisoner and he said, “I’ve been inside 26 years in a place where there is little to no light, however every once in a while a ray of light shines in to let me know there’s hope! Your ministry has shined in on me and I say thank you.” What a blessing to receive that note and through it I’ve learned I don’t have to wait till this is over, I can touch hearts and shine a light on others even now.
Years ago this prayer overflowed from my heart…

Lord Jesus,

My desire is to be a blessing to others, a sweet reflection of Your Love.
I give You my life as an offering, a sweet sacrifice. I am Your vessel of honour in deep submission to You. Sanctify me wholly so I may flow in the purity of Your presence. Purify my heart as I give You all praise In the beauty of Your holiness. May the fruit of my lips glorify You with expressions of Love.
May I dwell on lovely things and capture every thought in obedience to You.
Shower me with the scent of Your fragrance so I may share, Your everlasting beauty.
Let me overflow with a fresh anointing of Your Holy Spirit.
Let the windows of heaven open and pour out Your blessing, so I may give unto others. I will carry the Light of Your promise, giving Hope to all nations, sharing Your mercy and grace. May Your heavenly words of wisdom enlighten their eyes, lifting their spirits beyond darkest skies. A sweet Higher realm, shall ever be, make me a blessing, setting men free. I’ll give You all Glory, Honour and Praise, Always forever, in all of Your ways. Amen & Amen

The Lord said, I will save you and you shall be a blessing fear not, let your hands be strong.. Zechariah 8:14b I shall rejoice greatly in Your promise, thank You Father for making my life a blessing.
2 Cor.10:5, Malachi 3:10, Psalms 97:11, 2 Tim.2:21, Phil.4:8, Hebrews 13:15, 1Thess.5:23

Be blessed everyone and know you are loved! Love and prayers, Jan (Lollita Faith)

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