Let It Be

The Beatles released their famous song “Let It Be” in the same month and year that I was born.

“When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom let it be…”

I want to learn how to let things be….especially situations and people that I have no control over anyway. Instead, I get all riled up and upset about every injustice, false statement, and unfair criticism. I am fiercely loyal to those I love. When someone speaks negatively about one of my loved ones, I cannot let it be. This gets me involved in unproductive conflicts. I wish I could just ignore it and walk away—or just avoid those people.

However, when I cannot get away from a conflict, I resort to confrontation management. I decide to stand up for my beliefs and not back down. I use every weapon at my disposal; I show no mercy, and I unapologetically defend those I love.

I cannot control the attitudes of those critical people. I can’t change their opinions no matter what I say in response. So, I need divine help to ‘let it be’—even when I feel defensive. I need to trust that God is in charge of every battle. I only need to fight when He instructs me to do so.