But the truth is these were taken at church ! Because the New Year is upon us, Pastor had a small sermonette about letting go of the past and surrendering to Christ on a daily basis. He asked us to write down what we want to let go of and give to God..... to completely trust God with whatever we're believing for.
Then the entire congregation (about 100 people on a Wed night) walked out back and held hands, prayed, sang songs and then threw our requests into the fire.
It was very "cathartic"... letting go of worries, letting go of hurts, just letting go and letting God handle it all. Trusting Him with it all and through it all.
The Old Testament teaches that the Israelites conducted burnt offerings daily. It symbolized complete surrender to God on a daily basis... the fire symbolized purification. Of course, Christ's life and death and resurrection fullfilled all that and we don't have to offer burnt offerings anymore..... but it was a powerful symbol of daily surrender and trust.
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