if you were asked about ‘letting go’ what would you say? Someone did send in a topic suggestion about ‘letting go’ in our instagram story last time that I asked our little community, and that first line I wrote here kept me up all night—in a good way. If you were asked about ‘letting go’ what would you say? What would I say? What would I write? It’s so interesting because I myself too have baggage that was kept in the back of my head, with some sitting silently in their places and some kept flashing back haunting the old feelings. And so I thought to myself, when will I ever let these things go? Or should I say when will I give myself time to process these things and bid a final goodbye?
I won’t forget this story in the bible about Lot’s wife. The story is told in Genesis 19 and it goes like this “God tells Abraham that Sodom and Gomorrah will be destroyed for their sins. Abraham asks God to spare the lives of the righteous people in the area, including his nephew Lot and his family. Angels appear to Lot in Sodom and tell him and his family to flee and not look back. However, Lot’s wife looks back and is turned into a pillar of salt.”
God said not to look back at what’s already behind her, but she disobeyed.
Letting go is not easy. Let’s get that straight, letting something go is never easy. Especially if that “something” is something you value. It could be a person, a relationship, a goal or anything that occupied a meaningful place in your heart, it will always be a tough decision to let it go. It may be hard, but when it’s time, it’s necessary. And let’s be clear, letting something go is crucial. It’s a key to unlocking the blessing that awaits on the other side. And in that story in the Bible, sadly Lot’s wife wasn’t able to see the brighter future that awaits on the other side because she can’t let go of what’s behind her.
God said not to look back at what’s already behind her, but she disobeyed..
If God is saying for you to let go—don’t cling to the past, release the memories and the “what ifs”, don’t stay in unforgiveness, release the idea that you can fix someone else—whatever that God is asking you to let go, trust that it’s for your highest good. Do not sabotage yourself by keeping something in your hands for so long what God only meant for a season. You have to open your hands and release them, so that God could give the next beautiful things He meant for you. If He asks you to let go, obey. By obeying to let go, you are making space for new beginnings, healing and a hopeful future. Trust in God’s timing and perfect plans.
Do not sabotage yourself by keeping something in your hands for so long what God only meant for a season. You have to open your hands and release them, so that God could give the next beautiful things He meant for you
I’ve come to understand that letting go is a deeply personal journey between oneself and God. It’s a process of surrender. A choice rooted in faith and trust.
And as I ponder my opening thoughts I had in this entry, when will I ever let these things go? Or should I say when will I give myself time to process these things and bid a final goodbye? Is the better question, when will I obey? The answer? It will remain to me for now. But here’s a bit of my realization to end this entry.
Writing this, I’ve come to understand that letting go is a deeply personal journey between oneself and God. It’s a process of surrender. A choice rooted in faith and trust. You will let go because you have faith in Him. And you can let go because you can trust in Him.
PS. Do not forget to give yourself grace as you let go of things you need to. If you need time to process things, then do. Take your time. But I hope you will choose obedience at the end!
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