Old Letters, Old Habits

I found a letter in the pocket of an old coat.  Evidently, the writer had been going through a rough time and was appealing to his Father for help.  As you can see in the excerpt below, I suspect that he has trouble trying to keep everybody happy.   Somebody needs to tell him it just can’t be done.

Father, there is a heavy weight down in my soul, and I’m not even sure why it’s there.  Maybe I’ve been too long in the battle.  Why do the little things get me down?  Why can’t I just drop all the burdens and tune out all the expectations of everyone but you?  I don’t want to cause the hurt of others, but I suppose hurts will come, despite my best efforts.  My efforts are not good enough anyway.  Sooner or later, someone will be hurt or disappointed. 

It’s only you, living in me that makes my life a success.  Peace comes when I quit trying to be right.  Quit trying to do right.  Quit trying to live right, and instead, live WITH the one who IS right.  Live in the moment, with you, leaving the past and the future in your hands.

How should I live now?  Not, How should I live then?
What should I do now?  Not, What should I do when . . .
Where should I be now?  Not, Where should I have been?
Living with You now, and finding peace within.