Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now

Give it away. Give it away. Give it away now…

Sing it with me… I loved singing this song as I was growing up. It’s written by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I honestly can’t remember any other song that they wrote. But I remember this one. It’s stuck with me through the years. And as I’m singing this song in my head right now, I can’t help but think of a few things I need to give away today. So, with that said…

Here’s a few things I need to give away…

  • The need to always be right
  • The feelings of anger at myself
  • The feelings of anger at others
  • The need to be in control
  • The feelings of inadequacy
  • The feelings of bitterness towards people who hurt people I love
  • The need to be liked
  • The need to appear to have it all together
  • The need to look religious
  • The fear of what others think about me
  • The fear of failing

Sometimes, the things I hold on to above get in the way of how I parent and they can affect my relationships. So, if I’m being honest, those are just a few things that I need to give away today.

What about you? What are some things you need to give away?

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7