Sometimes God won’t let the next door open until we release the one we’re still holding shut behind us. That’s a hard truth I had to walk through personally. Letting go isn’t always a loss. Sometimes, it’s the only way God can position us to receive what He’s been preparing.
The Tight Grip We Keep
We hold on for many reasons. Comfort. Fear. History. Pride. The “what ifs” that play in our minds like broken records. And yet, in God’s economy, release is often the currency that unlocks increase.
The Lord had to teach me that my grip was delaying His grace. The longer I clung to what was familiar—whether it was relationships, tasks, opportunities, or even mindsets—the longer I remained outside of the new thing He was trying to create.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT) 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?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
The “something new” required letting go of the “something old.”
Release Isn’t Rejection — It’s Redirection
What I once called failure, God called favor.
What I once called loss, God called alignment.
What I once mourned, God used as preparation.
When we release what God asks us to let go of, it’s not because He wants to hurt us—it’s because He’s protecting the future version of ourselves that we can’t yet see.
Jesus taught this principle when He said:
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (John 12:24, NIV)
Something has to die before something can multiply.
My Personal Lesson
There were seasons when I prayed for God to bless me—but I didn’t want to let go of what I already had in my hands. It was comfortable. Predictable. And honestly, I thought I needed it.
But I learned that sometimes God’s more won’t fit into the space occupied by our old.
It was only after releasing some things that He sent relationships that were healthier. Assignments that carried more purpose. Healing I didn’t know I needed. Peace that replaced striving.
God never takes without having better already waiting.
The Emotional Side of Letting Go
Letting go doesn’t mean we don’t grieve.
Letting go doesn’t mean we didn’t value it.
Letting go means we trust His plan more than our preference.
And yes, it’s emotional. But emotions don’t disqualify faith—they make faith real.
Psalm 30:5 reminds us:
“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
The tears are part of the process—but so is the joy that follows.
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.
