Why You Can't Let Go...

In this episode, Robyn-Lee reflects on the last week of June/July and the difficult, necessary choice she made for her own well-being. She names the tension so many of us avoid: you can have total peace about a decision and still grieve it. Drawing on the sacrificial trust of Abraham and Isaac, the declaration of Ephesians 3:17-18, and a sermon on the feeding of the 5,000, she explores what it means to be rooted and grounded in love while you're still hurting — and why "we scream and we trust."

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 34:18—"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted."
• Ephesians 3:17-18—being rooted and grounded in love (the verse that carried her through the week)
• Matthew 14:13-21 — the feeding of the 5,000: when stirred by compassion, God is already in it

Key takeaways:

• Peace and pain can coexist—making the right call doesn't erase the cost
• Faith isn't denying reality; it's doing it anyway when it looks impossible
• Ask, "What do I have?" not "What do I lack?"—give what you have to God
• Be willing to let go of what you have, obey the instructions, and leave the results to God
• Working out for mental health is valid—it's not about weight loss
• Update your portfolio every six months; submit your best and "let go"
• See outcomes as "a glass of water"—not half empty, not half full

Practical actions from this week:

• Anti-procrastination days (pick 3 tasks, complete them)
• Take notes in church to stay focused and implement teachings
• Journaling / "Week in Paint" as an emotional outlet