There is a sacred rhythm to life: letting go and receiving, surrender and renewal. Too often, we see release as an ending — something to grieve, fear, or resist. Yet in God’s hands, release is never wasted. It is the doorway to new beginnings.
Why Release Matters
When we unclench our grip on the old — familiar habits, broken relationships, or the fear of what’s ahead — we make space for something greater.
Isaiah 43:19 reminds us: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Renewal cannot flow into closed hands.
The Discomfort of Letting Go
Release rarely feels joyful at first. It may be uncomfortable, uncertain, or even painful. Yet just as autumn trees shed their leaves in trust of the coming spring, we too must trust the seasons of the soul.
Renewal Is God’s Promise
God’s renewal is not mere survival. It’s abundance. Out of surrendered soil comes fresh vision, renewed hope, and joy. Letting go clears away what no longer serves us so that God can plant what will truly flourish.
Living in the Joy of New Beginnings
This is the rhythm of grace:
- From release to renewal
- From letting go to rising again
- From endings to beginnings
The joy is not just in what’s ahead — it’s in the confidence that God is with us every step of the way.
Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of NewVision Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC. She is also the creator of the Journey to Me™ program and Mend n Muse Media™, where she shares tools and reflections that support healing, resilience, and self-love.