Letting go can be one of life’s most difficult challenges, yet it is also an essential step toward finding peace and freedom.
These heartfelt prayers and powerful scriptures will guide you through the process of releasing burdens, pain, and regrets.
They provide divine wisdom and comfort as you navigate the journey of letting go and embracing a future filled with hope and healing. May these prayers and scriptures uplift your spirit and bring you closer to inner peace.
30 Prayers for Letting Go
1. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Dear Lord, I come to You weary and burdened, seeking the rest and peace only You can provide. Help me to release the heavy burdens that weigh down my heart and mind.
Teach me to rely on Your strength and wisdom, trusting that Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light.
As I lay my worries and fears at Your feet, grant me the grace to embrace Your gentle and humble heart, finding rest and renewal for my soul.
2. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Heavenly Father, I bring my anxieties and fears before You, knowing that You care deeply for me.
In my moments of doubt and worry, remind me to turn to You in prayer and supplication, giving thanks for Your unwavering presence and love.
Help me to let go of the need to control every aspect of my life, trusting that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard my heart and mind.
May Your peace fill me with calm and assurance, allowing me to face each day with confidence and hope.
3. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Lord, I lay my burdens at Your feet, knowing that You are always there to sustain me. In moments when I feel overwhelmed and uncertain, help me to trust in Your unfailing support and love.
Grant me the strength to release my worries and fears into Your capable hands, knowing that You will never allow me to be shaken.
May Your presence bring me comfort and peace, guiding me through life’s challenges with confidence and faith.
4. Isaiah 43:18-19
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Heavenly Father, help me to let go of the past and the things that no longer serve me. Open my eyes to the new things You are doing in my life, and give me the courage to embrace them with an open heart.
As I release the old, may Your Spirit guide me on a path of renewal and transformation. Lead me through the wilderness and refresh my soul with Your living water, so that I may experience the fullness of Your blessings.
5. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Dear Lord, I cast all my anxieties upon You, knowing that You care deeply for me. In times of stress and worry, remind me of Your unwavering love and compassion.
Help me to release my fears and concerns, trusting that You are always with me, providing guidance and comfort.
May Your care and protection fill my heart with peace and assurance, allowing me to face each day with hope and confidence.
6. Psalm 34:17-18
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Lord, I cry out to You in my moments of distress, knowing that You hear my pleas and deliver me from my troubles.
Draw near to me when I am brokenhearted and crushed in spirit, offering Your comfort and salvation. Help me to let go of my pain and sorrow, trusting that You are always by my side, ready to heal and restore me.
May Your presence bring me solace and strength, guiding me through the darkest of times.
7. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Heavenly Father, teach me to trust in You with all my heart, especially when I struggle to understand the challenges I face.
Help me to let go of my own limited understanding and acknowledge Your wisdom and guidance in all aspects of my life.
As I release my fears and uncertainties, may You make my paths straight and lead me toward Your divine purpose for me. Grant me the faith to follow Your direction with confidence and peace.
8. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Dear Lord, in times of fear and dismay, remind me that You are always with me, offering Your strength and support.
Help me to let go of my worries and anxieties, trusting that You will uphold me with Your righteous right hand.
As I face life’s challenges, may Your presence fill me with courage and assurance, knowing that You are my constant source of help and strength.
9. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Heavenly Father, remind me that Your grace is sufficient for me, even in my moments of weakness. Help me to let go of my pride and self-reliance, embracing my vulnerabilities and trusting in Your perfect power.
As I release my fears and insecurities, may the power of Christ rest upon me, filling me with strength and confidence. Grant me the humility to rely on Your grace and the courage to face each day with faith and hope.
10. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Lord, help me to live in the present and release my anxieties about the future. Teach me to trust in Your provision and guidance, knowing that You hold my future in Your hands.
As I let go of my worries about tomorrow, may I find peace and contentment in the present moment. Grant me the wisdom to focus on the challenges of today and the faith to trust in Your care for all my tomorrows.
11. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Heavenly Father, help me to be still and recognize Your sovereignty over all things. In moments of chaos and uncertainty, remind me to rest in Your presence and trust in Your divine plan.
As I let go of my need to control every situation, may I find peace in knowing that You are God and that You will be exalted among the nations. Grant me the serenity to be still and the faith to trust in Your wisdom and power.
12. Romans 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Dear Lord, remind me that You are always working for my good, even when I cannot see it.
Help me to let go of my doubts and fears, trusting that You are weaving every circumstance into a beautiful tapestry according to Your purpose.
As I release my worries and uncertainties, may I find comfort in knowing that You are in control and that Your plans for me are always good. Grant me the faith to trust in Your perfect timing and the peace to rest in Your promises.
13. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Heavenly Father, help me to trust in the plans You have for me, knowing that they are for my welfare and not for harm.
As I let go of my own plans and desires, may I embrace the future and hope that You have prepared for me.
Grant me the courage to follow Your lead and the faith to believe in Your goodness. May Your plans for me unfold in ways that bring glory to Your name and fulfillment to my life.
14. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Dear Lord, I seek the peace that only You can provide, a peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me to let go of my troubled heart and embrace the tranquility that comes from Your presence.
As I release my fears and anxieties, may Your peace fill my soul and bring me comfort. Grant me the assurance that You are always with me, guiding and protecting me through every challenge.
15. Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Heavenly Father, help me to lay aside every weight and sin that hinders my progress in the race You have set before me.
As I release these burdens, may I run with endurance, keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of my faith. Grant me the strength to persevere through trials and the joy to celebrate Your victories in my life.
May Your Spirit guide me and empower me to live a life that honors You.
16. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
Dear Lord, I commit my way to You, trusting in Your divine guidance and wisdom. Help me to release my plans and desires, allowing You to take control of my life.
As I surrender my will to Yours, may I find peace in knowing that You are actively working for my good. Grant me the faith to trust in Your timing and the patience to wait for Your perfect plan to unfold.
May Your presence bring me comfort and assurance as I navigate life’s journey.
17. Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Heavenly Father, help me to forget what lies behind and focus on the future You have prepared for me.
As I let go of past mistakes and regrets, may I press on toward the goal of Your upward call in Christ Jesus.
Grant me the strength and determination to pursue Your purpose for my life, trusting in Your guidance and support. May Your Spirit empower me to overcome obstacles and achieve the prize of eternal life with You.
18. James 4:7-8
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Dear Lord, I submit myself to You, seeking Your guidance and protection. Help me to resist the temptations and attacks of the enemy, knowing that he will flee from me as I draw near to You.
Cleanse my hands and purify my heart, so that I may be single-minded in my devotion to You. As I release my sins and distractions, may Your presence draw closer to me, filling me with Your love and grace.
19. Psalm 32:5
“I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.”
Heavenly Father, I acknowledge my sins and confess my transgressions to You. Help me to let go of the guilt and shame that weigh me down, trusting in Your forgiveness and mercy.
As I release my iniquities, may I experience the freedom and healing that come from Your grace. Grant me the strength to walk in righteousness and the humility to seek Your forgiveness continually.
May Your love and compassion restore my soul.
20. Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Dear Lord, help me to resist the pressures of this world and be transformed by the renewal of my mind.
As I release the influence of worldly desires and values, may I embrace Your will for my life. Grant me the wisdom to discern what is good, acceptable, and perfect in Your eyes.
May Your Spirit guide me in living a life that honors You and reflects Your love and truth.
21. Psalm 91:1-2
“He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
Heavenly Father, I seek refuge in Your shelter, knowing that You are my fortress and protector.
Help me to let go of my fears and anxieties, trusting in Your steadfast love and care. As I dwell in Your presence, may I find comfort and security in the shadow of Your wings.
Grant me the faith to trust in You completely and the courage to face life’s challenges with confidence and hope.
22. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Dear Lord, remind me of Your steadfast love and unending mercies, which are new every morning. Help me to let go of past hurts and disappointments, trusting in Your faithfulness and grace.
As I release my burdens, may I find renewal and hope in Your love. Grant me the strength to face each day with gratitude and the assurance that Your mercies will sustain me.
23. Colossians 3:13
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Heavenly Father, teach me to bear with others and forgive as You have forgiven me. Help me to let go of grudges and resentment, embracing a heart of compassion and grace.
As I release my complaints and grievances, may I find peace and reconciliation in my relationships. Grant me the humility to seek forgiveness and the strength to extend it to others, reflecting Your love and mercy.
24. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Dear Lord, in the darkest moments of my life, help me to trust in Your presence and protection.
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, may I release my fears and anxieties, knowing that You are with me. Your rod and staff bring me comfort and guidance, leading me through every trial.
Grant me the courage to face my challenges with faith and the assurance that You are always by my side.
25. John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
Heavenly Father, help me to abide in You, knowing that apart from You, I can do nothing. As I release my self-reliance and pride, may I find strength and nourishment in Your presence.
Grant me the grace to remain connected to You, bearing much fruit in my life. May Your Spirit guide me in all that I do, so that I may glorify You and reflect Your love to others.
26. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Dear Lord, I confess my sins to You, trusting in Your faithfulness and justice. Help me to let go of my guilt and shame, knowing that You are always ready to forgive and cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
As I release my burdens, may I experience the freedom and renewal that come from Your grace.
Grant me the strength to walk in righteousness and the humility to seek Your forgiveness continually. May Your love and compassion restore my soul.
27. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Heavenly Father, remind me that You have given me a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
Help me to let go of my fears and anxieties, embracing the strength and confidence that come from Your Spirit. As I release my worries, may I be filled with Your love and self-control, enabling me to face life’s challenges with courage and grace.
Grant me the assurance that You are always with me, empowering me to live a life that honors You.
28. Psalm 118:5-6
“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Dear Lord, in my moments of distress, I call on You, knowing that You will answer and set me free. Help me to release my fears and anxieties, trusting in Your presence and protection.
As I let go of my worries, may I be filled with the assurance that You are on my side and that I have nothing to fear.
Grant me the strength to face each day with confidence and the peace that comes from knowing that You are always with me.
29. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Heavenly Father, help me to be strong and courageous, knowing that You are always with me. As I release my fears and doubts, may I find strength and confidence in Your presence.
Grant me the courage to face life’s challenges with faith and the assurance that You are guiding and protecting me. May Your Spirit empower me to live a life that reflects Your love and grace.
30. Psalm 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”
Dear Lord, I trust in You at all times, knowing that You are my refuge and strength. Help me to pour out my heart before You, releasing my burdens and worries into Your loving care.
As I let go of my fears and anxieties, may I find peace and comfort in Your presence.
Grant me the faith to trust in Your goodness and the assurance that You are always with me, guiding and protecting me through every challenge.
Conclusion
Letting go is a vital step towards finding inner peace and freedom. By turning to God and seeking His guidance through heartfelt prayers and powerful scriptures, we can release our burdens, fears, and regrets.
May these prayers and scriptures uplift your spirit and draw you closer to God’s love and grace, empowering you to live a life of faith, peace, and joy.