Bible Verses About Letting Go Of Someone You Love

These are Bible verses about letting go of someone you love and how to apply them daily.

Your heart is shattered into a million pieces. Letting go of someone you love can be one of the hardest things you do.

I write this because this exact season made an eternal difference in my life.

It is because I had to let go of my husband, the father of my three kids, my best friend, whom I met when I was 15 years old. We started dating when I was 17, got married, and divorced at 37.

I loved him with all my heart. Then one night, after we put our kids to bed, he shared his struggles. He was gay. I can remember that night like it was yesterday. How could the man I loved with every fiber of my body want a lifestyle that no longer included our family and me? And where was God?

You may be reading this because you have a broken heart too. Each story is different. Maybe it is the end of a friendship, losing someone who passed away, or you're the one doing the leaving. No matter what the situation, letting go of someone you love is never easy.

The pain is real, and I am so sorry.

There is a God of Hope, and His name is Jesus. The Lord may even have to carry you. I get it. It hurts. I would have been a ball on the floor if the Lord had not reached down with His right hand and picked me up and carried me each day.

It is the most difficult season I have walked through, but it changed me. It will change you.

Friend, this season might be what transforms your life.

Let's go to the Lord and look at our handbook, God's Word, the Holy Bible. God's guidance is truth.

I invite you to read with me Bible verses about letting go of someone you love.

Psalm 34:18

Psalm 34:18 (NLT): The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT): Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Philippians 3:13-14

Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV): 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.

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 (NIV): 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.

Isaiah 55:8-9

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT): “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NLT): For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.

Psalm 27:14

Psalm 27:14 (NLT): Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.

Psalm 147:3

Psalm 147:3 (NIV): He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

2 Corinthians 6:14

2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV): Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 18:24 (NLT): There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6 (NLT): For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV): For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV): Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

Psalm 37:4

Psalm 37:4 (NIV): Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

How to apply these Bible verses about letting go of someone you love to your daily life.

1. Seek the Lord daily.

When you begin to seek the Lord daily, it changes your life. This means that as soon as you wake up, pray. Pray before your feet hit the ground, even if it is a short prayer.

Lord, be with me today. Guide my steps. I need you. In Jesus name, Amen.

Pray throughout the day. Cry out to the Lord. Allow Him to become your best friend. Be raw, honest, and real with your prayers, and don't forget to listen. Listen for the Holy Spirit's direction. What is your next step?

Pick out a few of these Bible verses about letting go of someone you love and write them down. Stand on truth. His promises. Read them and keep them in your heart. If you don't read your Bible, then begin today, even if it is just for a few minutes. If you don't have one, the YouVersion Bible App is worldwide and free for everyone.

Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV): You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

2. Forgive.

Forgive them from your heart. This may be hard, but it is important.

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV): Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

3. Surrender.

When you give it all to the Lord, you will come out on the other side transformed, renewed, restored, and rebuilt. Keep looking ahead and keep your eyes on Jesus. Give it all to Him. Lay it at the cross, and if you pick it up again, lay it back down. You may have to do this several times in one day, or daily for a while, but surrender it all to the Lord.

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV): “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.

4. Find community.

Community is so important. If you do not have a church family, find one. You will need others to keep pouring God's truth over you and pointing you back to Jesus. You may want to seek some Christian counsel. I counseled weekly with my pastor and am so thankful for his guidance. I encourage you to find a Bible study, church, life group, and anything that points you back to Jesus.

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Letting go of someone I love became my testimony.

I wouldn't be sharing my faith if I hadn't walked through letting go of the one I loved. This website is a direct result of this season.

Before I walked through this season, we went to church every week, as I did throughout my childhood, but this season made Jesus real to me. God's love is real. My relationship with Jesus grew into an intimate relationship. I learned that we serve a Mighty God. Jesus became my rock, my fortress, my provider, my best friend, my everything. In this season, I began to feel the power of the Holy Spirit in my life.

What I learned through this is God's perfect love for me and a deeper faith. God is faithful. He takes hard times and turns them into good. His plans for you are bigger than what you can imagine. What I felt was impossible, He made possible. I learned that our timing is not God's timing. I never believed I could love again as I did, but now I have a husband who loves the Lord with a heart after Jesus, and I love him beyond words. God is so good!

Lean in, rest in the Lord, and trust Him! Have faith and keep the faith, because the Lord is faithful!

If you don't have Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, He is waiting for YOU! You can invite Him into your heart today.

He is a gentleman and will not force Himself on you. Salvation is a gift. You do not earn it. Jesus has already paid the price for you on the cross. He will meet you today, right where you are.

A Salvation prayer for you to invite Jesus to be Lord of your life.

Heavenly Father, I want you to be Lord of my life. I invite you into my heart today. I know I am a sinner, and I ask you to forgive my sins. I want to live a new life with you. I believe you came to earth, were crucified on the cross after living a blameless life, and shed your blood for me. Three days later, I believe you conquered death and rose from the grave. I believe you have ascended to heaven, where you are preparing a place for me to live and to have eternal life with you. When you ascended to heaven, I believe you left the Holy Spirit to live in me and be my helper in this life. Lord, thank you for forgiving me of my sins. Thank you for loving me and giving me eternal life with you. Help me as I put my trust in You and walk with You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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