If you’re struggling to let go of someone, this heartfelt conversation offers a gentle reminder to trust God’s timing and make room for the love you’re truly meant to receive.
You: I’m terrified that if I walk away, I’ll never find this again.
God: Let them lose you.
You: But what if they’re the closest I’ll ever get?
God: The closest to what? To love that makes you anxious? To connection that feels like work? To someone who makes you question your worth? That’s not close to what I have for you that’s the opposite of it.
The right person won’t feel like something you have to fight for
– Jacqueline Whitney
You: I just don’t want to give up on something that could be good.
God: You’re not giving up. You’re making space. You’re releasing someone who’s shown you they’re not ready so you can receive someone who is. The right person won’t feel like something you have to fight for. They won’t make you wonder if you’re enough. They won’t require you to shrink or beg or prove yourself.
You: How do I know they’re out there?
God: Because I wouldn’t ask you to let go of this if I wasn’t preparing to give you that. Trust me. Let them lose you. The person I have for you won’t let you slip away. They won’t make you feel disposable. They’ll choose you clearly, consistently, without hesitation. But you have to release what’s almost so I can bring you what’s actually yours.
Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.
