honeypig

July 12

You are reading from the book "The Language of Letting Go."

Letting Go of Fear of Abandonment

"Where are you, Higher Power? Where did you go?"

So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if Higher Power has gone away too.

There are wondrous days when we feel Higher Power's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event. There are gray, dry days of spiritual barrenness when we wonder if anything in our life is guided or planned. Wondering if Higher Power knows or cares.

Seek quiet times on the gray days. Force discipline and obedience until the answer comes, because it will.

"I have not gone away child. I am here, always. Rest in me, in confidence. All in your life is being guided and planned, each detail. I know, and I care. Things are being worked out as quickly as possible for your highest good. Trust and be grateful. I am right here. Soon you will see, and know."

Today, I will remember that Higher Power has not abandoned me. I can trust that Higher Power is leading, guiding, directing, and planning in love each detail of my life.

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Liveitwell

Needed this today! Thank you

OnlyOneProblem

A great reminder for me to trust my higher power. Looking forward to the miracles that are sure to come. Thanks for posting.

aasharon90

Always true. Thank You..!!!!!

Slothy

Thanks for the post! Needed this too!

honeypig

Looks like the abandonment issue is a big one for a lot of us...

I'm afraid of abandonment by all kinds of people, in addition to the HP. People can yell at me, make fun of me, belittle me, but none of those things terrifies me like the idea of just being left all alone.