Yesterday, there was
another letting go.
What I wanted was set aside 
for the good of someone else.

This morning, there was
another noticing
of how dark and dull another life would be
if I were not here to lift the blinds 
or change the batteries.

Eventually, these tasks will be handed over
to someone else,
and then a day will come
when nothing is needed
at all.

But for now, 
I am here,
and You are lifting blinds
so I can see. 
You are giving me
all I need.

Surrender don’t come natural to me
I’d rather fight You for something I don’t really want
Than to take what You give that I need.
–Rich Mullins, Hold Me Jesus, Songs

Credits and References:
“Leaf’ by seyed mostafa zamani. Used with permission.
“Surrender” by Esther Hizsa, 2023

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