I just spent 5 minutes erasing 7 years worth of reflection on my life. So many memories, so much history - wiped clean with a few clicks and refreshes. It's amazing how easy this makes letting go of a past seem.
Yet, reality proves otherwise. There's something in us that seeks to hold on, whether the moment brought a smile to our lips or tears to our eyes. Why? Simply because the road we travelled made us who we are today; and letting go of the past is in a way a denial of who we have become.
But is there something really wrong with surrendering ourselves? Not when there is a greater cause, and not when you know that there is someone who sees more clearly the path ahead. That someone may not avoid every pothole on the road, but at least I my destination is assured.
Taking a small step back, I realise this inspiration came from the co-lead of my little group - she just wiped out her entire journal as a symbol of fresh beginning. Maybe it's something I've needed to do as well, to let go of who and what I was (instead of just saying it)and truly live as the new creation I'm supposed to be.
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
See,darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. - Isaiah 60:1-3
