New Years, New Dreams

I'm Letting Go - Francesca Battistelli

My heart beats, standing on the edge
But my feet have finally left the ledge
Like an acrobat
There’s no turning back

(Chorus)
I’m letting go
Of the life I planned for me
And my dreams
I’m losing control
Of my destiny
It feels like I’m falling and that’s what it’s like to believe
So I’m letting go
This is a giant leap of faith
Trusting and trying to embrace
The fear of the unknown
Beyond my comfort zone

(Chorus)

Giving in to your gravity
Knowing You are holding me
I’m not afraid

(Chorus)

Feels like I’m falling and that’s what it’s like to believe
Feels like I’m falling and this is the life for me

Do you find yourself planning for the year ahead? Do you know what you want to do in a year, in two years? I do, I know exactly want I want. I've talked about this before, but it is a recurring stumbling block in my life. The problem is, I know exactly what I want for my life, but that's not how it's supposed to be!

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Proverbs 27:1 (New International Version)
1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

The chorus to the song above is great, I love it. Here it is again in case you forgot:

I’m letting go
Of the life I planned for me
And my dreams
I’m losing control
Of my destiny
It feels like I’m falling and that’s what it’s like to believe
So I’m letting go
This is a giant leap of faith
Trusting and trying to embrace
The fear of the unknown
Beyond my comfort zone

I don't even know how to live like that, but that is my goal for this year.

Let go and let God lead my life.
Throw down the reigns and fall on my knees.
Pray instead of plan.
Be prepared for every task, every trial.
Take advantage of every moment, face every fear.
Search for and learn 'agape' love and ignore the fleeting pleasures of the world.

I don't know how it will happen, how I can change, but I trust that God will change me, will lead me.