Letting go of someone you love can be incredibly challenging. In these times, turning to scripture can offer comfort and strength. The Bible has many verses that guide us through sorrow and remind us of God’s unwavering love and wisdom. Let’s explore how His Word can help heal our hearts.
Bible Verses About Letting Go Of Someone You Love
Matthew 11:28 – Jesus invites us to find rest in Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Psalm 55:22 – Casting our worries on the Lord
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Philippians 3:13-14 – Focusing on what lies ahead
“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.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 – Embracing new beginnings
“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?”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting in God’s guidance
“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.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 – Being made new in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Ephesians 4:31-32 – Letting go of bitterness
“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.”
1 Peter 5:7 – Entrusting our cares to God
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Matthew 6:34 – Living in the moment
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Colossians 3:2 – Setting our minds on higher things
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Romans 12:2 – Transforming our way of thinking
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Hebrews 12:1 – Letting go of the weights that hold us back
“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.”
Psalms 34:17-18 – God is near the brokenhearted
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
John 15:5 – Abiding in Christ for strength
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.”
James 4:7 – Resisting the urge to cling
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Proverbs 16:9 – Acknowledging God’s control over our paths
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 – Embracing God’s faithfulness
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Isaiah 41:10 – Finding strength in God’s presence
“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.”
Jonah 2:8 – Letting go of distractions
“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them.”
Matthew 5:30 – Removing what causes us to stumble
“And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – A time for every purpose
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Galatians 5:1 – Freedom in Christ
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Romans 8:28 – Trusting God in our circumstances
“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.”
Job 11:13-15 – Surrendering to God’s will
“If you prepare your heart, you will stretch out your hands toward him. If you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent.”
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace in trusting God
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 – Embracing God’s spirit of love and power
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Psalms 147:3 – Healing for the brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Romans 15:13 – Finding joy in hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
1 John 1:9 – Confession and forgiveness
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 4:23 – Guarding our hearts
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Psalms 25:1-2 – Trusting in God wholly
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.”