The Great Garloo

What is the Great Garloo?

See video at: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=I0p0WRhAp9o

 

Years ago, many years ago, I can remember my sister asking for The Great Garloo for Christmas.  She was about five years old and mystified by the great things Garloo could do, finally a toy that could actually play with you.  But let me tell you, this mechanical robot with a very short leash had very limited maneuvers considering the toys of today.  Matter of fact it was an ugly hard GREEN rubber robot; a real honest to goodness monster.  Needless to say, Janet longed for Christmas morning and was totally overwhelmed to receive it. Our younger brother used to overtake her in a bullish sort of way, then she figured out she could chase him around the house with her new friend and scare the stuffing out of him.  This Garloo of hers turned into a friend and guardian..

 

Do you remember the hellions of my past? (See the Hellion or Holy Terror blog at http://dianneevans.blogspot.com/2008/02/hellion-or-holy-terror.html) Well, they came to visit and broke her Garloo. There was no "I'm sorry".  No one said anything. Our parents did not fix it nor buy her a replacement. It just kind of faded away in time.  My sister was heart broken.  Matter of fact she still remembers to this day (some forty plus years later) how and when it was broken!

 

You might be thinking, so what is the purpose of an old memory, a story?  I am wasting my time reading this!  Hold on, here it comes!

 

You have heard the term: Let go and Let God!  You might have a Garloo in your past.  Perhaps it was something that was treasured. It was your security and friend and someone or ones destroyed it.

 

Today is your opportunity to Let go and Let God!   Forgive those in the past who have robbed you of your peace and allow God to reach in and heal you with His divine love. 

 

Also allow the Father's Love to reach out to those who hurt and offended you.  Break those chains of unforgiveness and bitterness that hold us back from receiving more of God.  It keeps us in bondage and drives wedges between us and God and us and our fellow man.

 

REPEAT:  Lord this silly story brought back memories for me as well.  I ask you to forgive those (name them) who maybe not intentionally, hurt and offended me. Come to me, Father and restore my soul. And bless those with your grace so they also may turn to you in a greater way. AMEN.

 

You might have a Garloo today, something that is taking the place of the Holy Spirit.  It comforts you and is a shield and protector from those who are a bit of a bully.  I say, Let go and Let God.  Let go of that material thing or perhaps person and allow the Holy Spirit take His proper place in your life.  He is your protector and guardian!  He alone will lead you to still waters and infiltrate your soul with His faithful assurance. He alone will provide you with all your needs.

 

Make an appointment with the lover of your soul and ask Him to shed light on those things that take His place.  He will show you and you will respond to His loving embrace.  Letting go and Letting God into our lives is the heart of our Loving Father.  He wants us totally sold out on Himself.  It is time for us to make a way for His entrance.  

 

Love to all, Dianne