Lent Day 33, Sunday, March 22, 2026

“Let Go”

Am I holding on too tightly? That is a tough question to ask. The answer depends on what I am holding on to. If it is a bad habit, then yes, I am holding on too tightly. If it is work or responsibility, perhaps I am carrying more than I should.

The season of Lent invites us to pause and reflect on God’s work in our lives. When we take time to notice God’s movement, protection, and blessings, something begins to shift within us. We become less focused on ourselves and more open to what God is doing in and around us.

It may sound simple, but it is true. If our lives are already filled with everything we think we need, we may not leave any room for God to do something new. We may feel capable of handling whatever comes our way, but without space for God, we may miss what God is trying to do next.

God does not force us to make good decisions, and God does not always remove the consequences of poor ones. Instead, God gives us the freedom to choose. In that freedom, we see the depth of God’s love and respect for us.

And here is the remarkable part. God has hope for us. In fact, God often has more hope for us than we have for ourselves. Because of that, God continues to place opportunities before us to grow, to change, and to become more fully who we are meant to be.

Are you ready to move forward?

Today, take some time to consider what might be holding you back in your relationship with God. My guess is that we have something we need to release to move ahead.

What is it? What are we holding on to?

Whatever it is, it may be time to let it go so that God can be God and we can grow into a more faithful and complete version of ourselves.

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you.  He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”  (Psalm 55:22, NLT)