Letting Go With Faith and Embracing Change When Seasons Shift in Life
How many of us look back and realize we never really grieved the old season we left behind? Letting go with faith isn’t just about saying goodbye to something painful. Sometimes it’s about releasing seasons of life that were good. That’s the part people don’t talk about as much, right? In our recent podcast episode, we opened up about what it looks like to bring faith into the process of letting go, and spiritual rebuilding after setbacks can help.
Here’s the thing. Life keeps moving, whether we are ready for it or not, and trusting God through waiting can sustain us. Kids grow up, parents pass away, friends move, jobs change, our bodies don’t do what they used to. Every shift brings its own kind of grief, and finding hope after loss and renewal can be a pathway to rediscovering faith. No one hands you a guide for letting go with faith when it’s not just a person, but a whole way of life you’re leaving behind.
Why Letting Go With Faith Matters In Every Season Of Change
I remember thinking grief was only for funerals or big losses, and finding faith after loss can be a pathway to rediscovering hope. But loss is more than that. You see, faith calls us to trust that God is doing something good, even when good things end, and finding faith after loss can be a pathway to rediscovering hope. Letting go with faith is about believing God doesn’t waste our change or our tears, and finding God in hard times can bring fresh perspective.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You send your youngest off to college and suddenly the house is quiet. Or maybe you move into a new home, and it just doesn’t smell like your old kitchen, no matter how many batches of cookies you bake. Faith reminds us we don’t walk into new chapters empty-handed. We carry forward memories and lessons, and those are gifts, including building Christian community during adversity. God meets us in each moment of release and shows us how letting go with faith makes space for new blessings, and gratitude practices can help us recognize them.
The Small Goodbyes Matter Too
We grieve more than just people. I see it in my own life and in our community, including finding blessings in hard times. The loss of routine, jobs, old friendships, even the loss of a version of ourselves finding purpose in suffering. And every single one can be part of our faith story. Letting go with faith makes it possible to step through the sadness and step forward in hope. The pain doesn’t disqualify us from God’s purpose, and healing from church hurt can begin. If anything, it reshapes us for what’s next.
What Faithful Letting Go Actually Looks Like Day To Day
Let’s be honest, letting go with faith is not tidy, but small acts of faith can anchor us in hope. It means waking up and admitting to God, "I do not have this figured out, but I trust you." And some days, that’s all you can say. But that’s enough.
From Grieving to Gratitude
One thing that helps me is noticing the ways God still provides joy. In the podcast, we shared how laughter about old memories can live right alongside tears. Both belong. I might feel the sadness of a season ending, but letting go with faith means making space for joy to sneak in too. And it does.
The Power Of Community
Another secret? Don’t do it alone. Letting go with faith is so much easier in community. You’d be surprised what happens when someone else says, “Me too. I miss that season too.” It doesn’t fix everything, but it reminds us that we’re not behind or broken just because we feel the ache of change. We can carry each other as we walk forward. That’s why we started the Suit Up Sisterhood. Real life together, honest stories, reminding each other that God is working through it all.
God’s Purpose in The Middle of Change
Can I tell you something that keeps me going? The more I’ve had to let go, the more I see God’s creativity in putting new seasons together. Every painful goodbye gets woven into a bigger story. Even if we struggle to see it right away. God’s faithfulness is not based on how perfectly we move on; it’s about how we keep bringing our grief, our gratitude, and even our resistance to Him. That is what letting go with faith looks like most days.
Not Every Loss is Final
Sometimes, letting go with faith is just recognizing a chapter has closed, but the story continues. I have to remind myself over and over, “Those memories don’t live in my house, but in my heart.” The truth is, the process of saying goodbye to any season asks us to open our hands and believe that what God has next is good–not because it erases the past, but because He’s still working in the present.
What The Bible Says About Letting Go With Faith
Here’s one verse that anchors me. Isaiah 43:19 (CSB) says, “Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” God doesn’t promise us the same old comforts, but He promises something beautiful, right in the middle of wilderness seasons. If that’s not hope, I don’t know what is.
How To Start Letting Go With Faith When You Feel Stuck
If you’re asking, "How do I even begin letting go with faith?" let me say this – you already started, just by naming what you miss. It’s okay if you’re not ready to move on all at once. Give yourself some grace. God does.
- Talk honestly to God, even when it’s messy
- Remember, grief is not a sign you lack faith
- Find one small thing to look forward to each day
- Share your story with someone you trust
- Thank God for memories while asking Him for what’s next
Most of all, keep including God in your process. He is big enough for your confusion and your heartache. He meets you on every single step of this journey.
Letting Go With Faith Means Trusting God For New Beginnings
Letting go with faith does not mean forgetting. It means trusting that God is still good, still close, still writing a story that matters. Every time I have released something I loved, God gently reminded me that He is the author of every season, and nothing is wasted.
I hope today you feel less alone in whatever season you are exiting. I hope you know it’s possible to move forward with both gratitude and tears, trusting that God has grace for your letting go. If you want more encouragement on this, I’d love for you to listen to our recent podcast episode “Grieving What We Don’t Talk About.” Let’s keep showing up for each other and for ourselves, letting go with faith, one day at a time. God’s not finished with your story yet.
Has this encouraged you? Pass it on to a friend who needs hope. And as always, remember, small shifts in perspective can spark big changes. Let’s put these perspectives into practice together.
