Try This at Home

Hold your hands out and tightly ball up your fists. Tightly. What things are you holding onto that hurt you or those around you? What things are you holding onto that grieve your Savior's heart? Anger, Fear, Resentment, Failure, Control, Anxiety, Embarassment, Painful Memories, Grief... Tighten your grip, hold these things out in front you, and pray:

Lord Jesus Christ
I hold out to you all that I can't let go

Now, open your hands and hold them out, palms down. Concentrate on the feeling of relaxation in your hands. Notice the color flowing back into your knuckles and your fingernails. Continue:

Releasing it into your care

Turn your hands over and hold them out, palms up.

That I may freely accept your grace, mercy, and peace

Cross your arms over your chest, placing your hands on your shoulders.

Receive these gifts unto myself

Hold your hands back out in front of you, palms up, one on top of the other.

Share them freely with others

Raise your hands as high as you can.

Praise your holy name

Stretch your arms out wide to either side.

And welcome my neighbor with open arms

Amen

Repeat