Letter to Leftie

I went on a prayer retreat a few weeks ago and I had an epiphany.  I realized that I can't be mad at my left brain (or whatever part of the brain, look, I'm not a scientist!) for doing what she does best.  I need to forgive her and just gently remind her that she can relax.  She is the way overprotective best friend.  Here's my letter to her:


Dear Leftie,

I love ya.  I understand why you do what you do.  You have been trained well to protect at all costs, to spring into action and solve problems effectively & quickly.  I know you simply want to protect me from harm, danger, disappointment, loss, humiliation and other things of that nature.  I appreciate you and I appreciate your efforts.  They are not in vain.  This letter is simply a love note to say, it's ok if you take a break.  I give you my full permission to take a beach day!  You can come down off your post and let down your guard -- rightie has some skills as well and she needs the room to use them to her fullest capability.  In order for all of us to go to the next level you (and I for that matter!) are going to have to trust her a lot more.  We’re gonna have to rely on her more, let her take a few risks, let her step out on faith.  And you and I will both remember that God has got us in the palm of His hand.  He will never leave us or forsake us.  We don’t have to have all the answers, the research, all the formulas worked out in advance.  When it’s time for that, don’t worry, we know who to call! : ) But this is a turning point.  You have brought us a long way, but now it’s time to go higher.  And we’ll ALL have to work together in divine harmony with God leading the way.  And if God is leading, it may mean, more often than not, that rightie will have to lead us, as she can hear more directly from Him than the both of us.  And that’s ok.  That’s her forte, her special skill.  Give her the chance to lead and you’ll be amazed where we end up.  In the meantime, enjoy your beach days, you deserve it!!