From Letting Go to Letting Free


From Letting Go to Letting Free



Life has a way of holding us in places we were never meant to stay. Whether it’s the pain of yesterday, the sting of betrayal, the fear of the unknown, or even our own pride, we often clutch so tightly that our hands grow weary. But the truth is, holding on to what God has called us to release can weigh down our spirit. The journey from letting go to letting free is not just about release—it’s about transformation.

Letting Go: The First Step of Faith

Letting go is never easy. It means loosening our grip on what we once thought we could not live without. It could be a relationship, an unhealthy habit, or a dream that no longer aligns with God’s will. Letting go is not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of faith.

The Apostle Paul reminds us:

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.”
— Philippians 3:13 (KJV)

To let go is to believe that God’s tomorrow is greater than our yesterday.

Letting Free: The Beauty of Release

But there’s more. Letting free is deeper than just dropping a weight; it’s opening our hands so God can place something better in them. Letting free is not just about what leaves your life, but also about what enters—peace, healing, joy, and purpose.

Jesus said:

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
— John 8:32 (KJV)

Freedom is not found in holding tightly but in trusting completely. When we let free, we no longer define ourselves by what we lost, but by Who we belong to.

Moving from Pain to Peace

The process of letting go to letting free is a journey of the heart. It means:

  • Surrendering your past to God.

  • Trusting His plan for your future.

  • Embracing the healing that only His Spirit can bring.

King David’s words ring true for every weary soul:

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
— Psalm 55:22 (KJV)

When we cast our burdens, we are not just letting go—we are letting God. And in Him, we find the freedom our soul has longed for.

Food For Thought

Letting go is an act of courage. Letting free is an act of faith. One releases the past; the other embraces the future. And in Christ, both meet at the cross where our freedom was purchased once and for all.

So today, what do you need to let go of? And more importantly, are you ready to let it free and trust God with the rest?

References

  • The Holy Bible, King James Version

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