Starting over isn’t easy. It requires something that often feels in short supply after you’ve been knocked down: courage. Courage to let go of what you thought life would be. Courage to trust that God’s not finished with you. Courage to confront the unknown, even while your heart is still healing.
But here’s what I’ve come to understand: every ending holds a seed. And when you give that seed to God, He breathes life into it.
The Weight of Starting Over
Sometimes starting over feels like failure. Like you should have been further along. Like you’re behind. Like everyone else seems to be thriving while you’re quietly trying to piece together what others can’t see.
That weight can make you hesitate. The questions whisper:
“What if I fail again?”
“What will people say?”
“Am I too old to start over?”
But the truth? Those aren’t God’s questions. That’s fear talking.
In Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT), God says:
“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?”
God specializes in new. He’s never intimidated by what’s been broken.
God Doesn’t Just Repair — He Renews
When Peter denied Jesus three times, you might think his ministry was finished. But Jesus didn’t return to humiliate him. He made him breakfast by the shore (John 21). He restored him with love. And then He recommissioned him.
Peter’s failure didn’t disqualify him—it became the backdrop for grace. His second chance became his strongest ministry.
The same is true for you. Whether it’s the end of a relationship, a setback in your career, a personal failure, or even spiritual stagnation—God isn’t at the finish line waving a banner of shame. He’s right there in the dirt, inviting you to rise once more.
You Don’t Need All the Answers to Begin
Sometimes we delay starting over because we want a complete plan. But God often provides light for one step at a time.
Psalm 119:105 (CSB) reminds us:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.”
Not a spotlight for the entire journey. Just enough light for the next faithful step.
Starting over requires trust, not perfection.
Starting again will test your trust. You’ll need to let go of controlling the outcome and trust God’s process. You may not have the same people around you. The resources may look different. The timing may feel uncomfortable.
But God knows how to rebuild what you thought was lost. And many times, what He builds after the breaking is stronger, wiser, and more beautiful than you ever imagined.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
