Bible Verses for Letting Go

Here are 30 Bible verses about letting go:

  1. Philippians 3:13-14:

    “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

  2. Isaiah 43:18-19:

    “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

  3. Matthew 6:34:

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

  4. Psalm 55:22:

    “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

  5. 1 Peter 5:7:

    “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

  6. Proverbs 3:5-6:

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

  7. Ecclesiastes 3:1:

    “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

  8. Psalm 46:10:

    “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”

  9. Romans 12:2:

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

  10. Matthew 11:28-30:

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

  11. Luke 9:62:

    “Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.’”

  12. Hebrews 12:1-2:

    “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

  13. 2 Corinthians 5:17:

    “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

  14. Mark 11:25:

    “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

  15. Ephesians 4:31-32:

    “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

  16. Psalm 34:17:

    “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

  17. Isaiah 41:10:

    “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

  18. Psalm 23:4:

    “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

  19. Matthew 6:19-21:

    “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

  20. Isaiah 26:3:

    “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

  21. Jeremiah 29:11:

    “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

  22. Psalm 56:3:

    “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

  23. Psalm 121:1-2:

    “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

  24. Isaiah 43:2:

    “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

  25. Proverbs 16:3:

    “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

  26. Psalm 121:7-8:

    “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

  27. Matthew 18:21-22:

    “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’”

  28. Romans 8:28:

    “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

  29. James 1:2-4:

    “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

  30. John 14:27:

    “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

These verses emphasize the importance of entrusting our worries, fears, and burdens to God, and finding peace and strength in Him as we let go of the things that weigh us down