5d • Devotionals
Turning the Page
Scripture
“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?”
— Isaiah 43:18–19
Reflection
Letting go is one of the hardest acts of faith. We often cling to people, moments, and dreams that once gave our lives meaning. The thought of loosening our grip feels like betrayal—as if moving forward would erase what mattered most. Yet, letting go is not forgetting. It is learning to carry differently.
Memories live inside us, but they do not have to weigh us down. They can become reminders of love given, lessons learned, and beauty experienced. Like chapters in a book, they remain part of the story, but they are not the final page.
God does not ask us to pretend it doesn’t hurt. True strength is not in numbing the ache but in choosing to turn the page, even when the ink of sorrow still feels fresh. Each ending opens the possibility of a beginning. When we release the past into His hands, we make space for what He longs to do next.
Application
- Name It: Acknowledge the person, moment, or dream you are grieving. Speak honestly before God.
- Honor It: Thank Him for what it gave you—the joy, the growth, even the lessons born in pain.
- Release It: Pray for the courage to carry it as a reminder, not a weight. Ask Him to show you the new thing He is bringing forth.
Prayer
Father, You know the things I hold tightly—those people, dreams, and moments that shaped me. Thank You for the gift they once were. Help me not to erase them, but to carry them with honor and hope. Teach me how to release what I cannot keep, and open my heart to the new story You are writing. Give me courage to turn the page, trusting that You are with me in every chapter.
Amen.
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