Quotes about Let go
If any man ceases to attack me, I never remember the past against him.
— Abraham Lincoln
But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”
— Exodus 5:2
To enter into a journey of initiation with God requires a new set of questions: What are you trying to teach me here? What issues in my heart are you trying to raise through this? What is it you want me to see? What are you asking me to let go of?
— John Eldredge
So Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not let the Israelites go, just as the LORD had said through Moses.
— Exodus 9:35
Third, God the Spirit will show us how to live and die as we learn how to release whatever has us in its grip. (That last phrase wasn't a mistake.) As long as we're owned by whatever we're clutching, we'll never be given over completely to the Holy Spirit. This would be an excellent moment for you to do some self-analysis. To what, to whom are you clinging? Let it go. Let them go.
— Charles Swindoll
Forget and forgive. This is not difficult when properly understood.
— Mark Twain
You cannot embrace your destiny if you do not let go of your history.
— Bishop TD Jakes
Even if the steering wheel fits, you don't have to keep gripping it.
— Beth Moore
To the degree that we embrace the truth that our identity is not rooted in our success, power, or popularity, but in God's infinite love, to that degree can we let go of our need to judge.
— Henri Nouwen
Rome is burning, Jesus says. Drop your fiddle, change your life and come to Me. Let go of the good days that never were - a regimented church you never attended, traditional virtues you never practiced, legalistic obedience you never honored, and a sterile orthodoxy you never accepted. The old era is done. The decisive inbreak of God has happened.
— Brennan Manning
Some people have a hard time getting rid of stuff. If that's you, pray for God to give you the courage to get rid of things you don't really need or things He wants you to give away. This will help keep your surroundings organized and clutter-free.
— Joyce Meyer
In this world you will have troubles," he said. "It's okay. They are all only opportunities to let go and see yourself as you truly are. Be glad, because the light has overcome and all those troubles are only shadows.
— Ted Dekker