There will be times in life when you have to let go and trust God. As I am writing this article, God is teaching me on this subject. And so far, this process has not been so easy. I have cried a few times because I feel overwhelmed.
But God has called us to trust Him. It’s not your job to worry about tomorrow or the future.
Letting go is easier said than done. Whether it be a toxic relationship, hurt, a certain mindset, or even a trauma.
Without the help of God, these things can destroy you. However, with these bible verses on letting go, I pray you’ll find wisdom and comfort in the journey ahead.
You are not meant to carry the weight of this world on your shoulders. Instead, you should completely surrender to God’s plan. That’s where you’ll find peace that surpasses all understanding.
How do you know when God is telling you to let go?
Whenever I am not at peace that is the first sign that it’s time to let go. Peace doesn’t come because a situation is bad or good.
The peace that God gives doesn’t depend on worldly standards (John 14:27). While there is no definite answer or formula, there are subtle ways God may communicate with us.
Some people call it their intuition. They just know it! Others sense peace and clarity. If you sense that God is telling you to let go of something and don’t know how to then ask Him for guidance.
Remember God’s timing and plan may not always align with your desires. However, trusting in His wisdom and surrendering all control will lead to inner peace.
How do you let go biblically?
There is always a right and wrong way to do things. Biblically, first, you need to trust in God’s plan and surrender your worries and burdens to him.
In Hebrews 11:6 it states that without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who comes to God must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
So one way you can move on from a difficult situation is through prayer. By pouring out all your concerns and desires to Him.
Another important key that goes hand in hand with prayer is meditating on the scriptures regarding your situation.
Lastly, forgiveness is another aspect of letting go. You have to rid yourself of every resentment and grudges!
To summarize, Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness are steps to follow to help you let go biblically.
Why is it hard to let go?
Imagine putting time and effort into something just to quit. Of course, that will be difficult! Many of us are scared of change or even the fear of failure.
In addition, the past holds a significant emotional weight. It’s often intertwined with memories, regrets, and unresolved emotions.
Possibly, you could be dealing with past traumas that have left emotional scars. This will make it even harder to release and move on.
If you’re on a healing journey, please be patient with yourself. Nothing is impossible for God to do so if letting go may seem difficult remember Luke 1:37.
31 Bible Verses and Quotes On letting go and letting God take over
Letting Go Of Past Mistakes and Regrets
Let’s be like Apostle Paul by not dwelling on past mistakes but keep growing faith and being more like Christ. Letting go of the past, will enable you to enjoy the new blessings and opportunities that God has in store for you. Are you willing to leave the memories of the past behind and trust God?
- Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
- Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
- Luke 9:62
“Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.'”
Finding Forgiveness and Letting Go Of Resentment
Resentment and unforgiveness are two reasons why people hold onto the past. This scripture emphasizes the importance of letting go of negative emotions.
Choosing to love and forgive others gives you an insight into God’s grace and mercy that we receive.
- Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
- Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
- Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
How do you trust God in this process?
The following scriptures talk about the importance of relying on God’s wisdom and guidance. Rather than our limited understanding. It’s time to get out of your head!
Once you start believing in the promises of God, He will direct you on the right path. And one thing I know for sure is that God doesn’t make mistakes.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
- Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
But what if you’re worried and have anxiety?
Understandable! This happens to the best of us. But do you trust that if you give God your worries and troubles? If yes, then He will offer help during those difficult times.
God wants you to be prayerful instead of anxious. In the bible verses below you’ll see that once you present your request to God with thanksgiving then God’s peace will guard your heart and mind.
God is always there to comfort you in times of trouble! Start surrendering every anxiety to God and find peace in His provision.
- Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
- Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
- Matthew 6:25-34
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Feel like giving up? Find out how to endure hard times
The Word of God encourages us to persevere even in difficult times. In James 1:12 it states, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” Wow, that’s powerful (I had to read that twice)!!
If you ever feel like quitting, remember it is through enduring challenges that your faith is refined and your relationship with God deepens.
- Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
- Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
- Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Bible Verses on Assurance and Comfort:
If you know the depths of God’s love, you’ll find that it’s easier to be confident in his plans. God’s ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ is the evidence of His unwavering love and provision.
Even when you find yourself in the darkest valleys, God is always present to help.
- Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
- Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
- Romans 8:31-32
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
- Psalm 27:14
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
A Fresh Start Is Possible!
- Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Freedom In Christ
Finding freedom in Christ is knowing that He has already paid the price for your sins through His sacrifice on the cross.
When you surrender your burdens and struggles to Him, then you’ll experience true liberation. From every guilt, shame, and fear.
In Christ, we are no longer bound by our past mistakes or insecurities but can walk in the freedom of His unconditional love.
- Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
- Galatians 5:1
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Are you willing to follow Christ?
- Matthew 10:39
“Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
- Matthew 16:24-26
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?'”
Additional Scriptures on Letting Go and Letting God:
- Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
- Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
- 1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
A Prayer To Let Go
Lord, I come before you with a heart of humility. There are things in my life that I need to let go of but I don’t know how to. Heavenly Father, you didn’t give me the Spirit of fear but one of love and sound mind.
But, yet I find myself filled with fear, anxiety, doubts, guilt, and disappointment. Lord, I ask for your peace to overtake me so I will be able to use sound judgment and wisdom on this journey.
Today, I take every thought captive that says it is impossible, and that I am a failure. I declare I am more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus.
Teach me Lord to understand that you love me and your thoughts towards me are good. I thank you that all things work together for my good. That what was meant to destroy me has empowered and strengthened me. I thank you Heavenly Father, that I am an overcomer.
In Jesus Name. Amen.
