Let Go, Let God

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” — Psalm 37:5 

Letting go is not losing control—it is placing control where it has always belonged. When we loosen our grip, we discover that God has been holding us all along. Surrender is not weakness; it is the doorway to peace, clarity, and divine intervention.

When we release our burdens, we create space for God’s peace to settle into our hearts. Peace is not something we manufacture; it is something God gives. But like any gift, our hands must be open to receive it. When our hearts are crowded with worry, fear, and the need to manage every outcome, there is little room left for the calm assurance God longs to pour into us.

Letting go is not pretending everything is fine. It is acknowledging that God is greater than what we face. It is saying, “Lord, I don’t have the strength for this, but You do.” That kind of trust becomes fertile ground where peace can take root.

Think of your heart as a garden. Worry is like weeds—persistent, invasive, quick to take over. Letting go is the act of pulling those weeds so God can plant something new. When we surrender our burdens, we make room for peace to flourish.

And the more we practice releasing, the more natural it becomes. Over time, we learn that God’s peace is not a fleeting feeling but a way of living—rooted in trust, anchored in His promises.

Letting go is the spiritual act of clearing out the clutter. Just as a home becomes suffocating when every corner is filled with things we no longer need, our hearts become crowded when we hold onto fear, resentment, control, or old wounds. God never intended for us to carry that kind of weight.

When we cling to burdens, we unknowingly block the flow of God’s presence.

• His peace cannot settle where anxiety has taken residence.
• His wisdom cannot be heard over the noise of our striving.
• His strength cannot be felt when we insist on carrying everything ourselves.

God fills what we empty. Release fear—He fills you with courage. Release confusion—He fills you with clarity. Release anxiety—He fills you with peace. Release your plans—He fills you with purpose.

God never leaves surrendered places empty. He fills them with Himself. So often we walk through life holding onto things that quietly drain our strength: worries about the future, guilt from the past, responsibilities beyond our capacity, expectations God never placed on us. These burdens feel familiar, even necessary, but they exhaust our souls.

Jesus offers a different way:

• “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
• “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:30

Letting go is not abandoning responsibility—it is releasing the illusion that everything depends on us. Some loads belong only in God’s hands. When we surrender what overwhelms us, we make room for what sustains us.

Surrender is not just about relief; it is about transformation. When we release our burdens, God reshapes our hearts, renews our minds, and redirects our steps. His presence brings comfort. His wisdom brings guidance. His peace brings stability.

And this peace is not fragile or fleeting. Jesus promised:

• “My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled.” — John 14:27

It is a peace that anchors us when life feels uncertain—a peace that quiets the storms within even when the storms around us continue to rage.

Putting something in God’s hands is declaring, “Lord, I have done all I can. I trust You.” It is the moment where human effort meets divine sovereignty. It is not defeat—it is faith. When we place a situation, a burden, or a desire into God’s hands, we acknowledge that our strength has limits, but His does not.

Psalm 37:5 invites us into a posture of calm assurance rather than anxious striving. The entire psalm is a gentle but firm reminder that worry is not our calling—trust is.

To fret is to let fear, frustration, or uncertainty take over our inner world. It is the mental spinning that happens when we try to control outcomes or fix things in our own strength. But Psalm 37 redirects our focus: instead of obsessing over what we cannot change, we hand our concerns to the One who holds all things together.

Psalm 37 invites us to step out of the cycle of anxiety and into the rhythm of trust. God is not asking us to manage life alone. He is asking us to trust Him enough to let Him lead. And when we do, we discover that His management is always better than our control.

 

 

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Pastor Godwin, FBC Danvers