Sunday Message ✨️

Letting Go & Starting Fresh! ☀️

Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is unclenching our grip on what’s behind us. Old mistakes, old versions of ourselves, old disappointments.. they linger like heavy bags we keep forgetting to set down. But God never asks us to drag yesterday into today. In fact, He specializes in fresh starts.

There’s something sacred about choosing to begin again. Not because everything suddenly makes sense, but because we trust that God is still writing our story and He’s not done yet. Forgiveness, whether it’s forgiving someone else or forgiving yourself, is one of the bravest ways to make space for new beginnings. When we release the past, we create room for new ideas, new growth, and new hope.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” - Isaiah 43:18- 19 (NIV)

Today, take a breath and imagine God gently lifting the weight of yesterday off your shoulders. You don’t have to be perfect to start over, just willing. Let your heart unclench. Let grace do what grace does.

Life Quote: “Every morning is a chance to become the person you were meant to be.”

Therapy Tips for Letting Go and Beginning Again:

• Name what you’re letting go of. Sometimes journaling a single sentence “I release ___” can bring clarity and peace.

• Practice self compassion. When your mind brings up past mistakes, gently remind yourself, “I can grow from this.”

• Ground yourself in the present. Try a quick grounding exercise: notice five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear. It helps pull your mind out of the past.

• Set one small goal. New beginnings don’t need dramatic changes. One tiny action each day can shift your whole direction.

• Talk it out. Whether with a therapist, trusted friend, or support group, sharing what you’re carrying lightens the load.

Prayer..

God, thank You for fresh starts. Help me release what no longer serves my heart and give me the courage to step into the new things You have prepared for me. Teach me to forgive freely, trust deeply, and walk forward with hope. Renew my mind, lighten my spirit, and guide my steps today. Give me wisdom as I work on healing, growing, and becoming who You created me to be. Amen.