If we have anything in common, it might be that you have things you are holding onto that you no longer use or need. It is a continuous task on my to do list to keep sorting and passing on things that others might need more than me. If sentimental feelings are involved, it is harder for me to let go.
While at a former church, I supported an amazing group of women who started a prayer shawl ministry. They spent hours teaching me to knit. Hours and hours and hours. Despite their best efforts, this was not something at which I excelled.
My best Buddy was an amazing knitter. She helped me purchase the best yarns, knitting needles, and pattern books to support my attempts at knitting. My Mom loved to crochet and shared some of her extra items with me. Both of this talented women are no longer here with us and I know that holding onto these items will not bring them back. They would prefer that I shared them with someone who would use them. So, I looked through this big bin of goodies. I found a few random items that I am keeping and am sending the rest of it on to a new, good home along with a prayer of thanksgiving.
Holy One, We become attached to things especially when they remind us of loved ones. Help us to hold on to our memories. Help us to let go of the things we do not use. Help us to give freely and let go when needed. Bless the items we pass along and the people who receive them. And bless those of us (reluctantly or easily) sharing what we have. With a spirit of gratitude for everything and everyone, we say amen.
