“Deal as sparingly as possible with the things the world thrusts on you. This world as you see it is on its way out. I want you to live as free of complications as possible.” (1 Corinthians 7:31-32 MSG)
Detachment involves letting go of our attachments. It is natural to want to hold on to our relationships, identities, wealth, comforts, privileges, viewpoints, passions, etc. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to loosen our grip.
Oftentimes detachment is involuntary. We let go because we are powerless in the situation. We hang on to the ledge until our strength gives out, and then we are forced to release our grip. We have no choice.
Other times, we relinquish control even when have influence over the situation. This form of detachment is even more difficult. It involves trust. We may not be completely powerless, but we are willing to hand things over to a power higher than our own.
Lord, show me how to detach from worldly cares and pursuits. Teach me to hand everything over to You in trust.
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