Letting Go of the Old
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 06 September 2025
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds.”
One of the hardest parts of transformation is letting go of what is familiar. Even if the old ways were not good for us, they can feel safe because we know them. Stepping into the new requires faith, and faith often means stepping out of our comfort zone.
Paul tells the Ephesians that following Jesus means taking off the old self and allowing God to renew our minds. That is not a one-time event. It is a daily choice. Each day we have opportunities to choose grace over anger, forgiveness over bitterness, generosity over selfishness.
I remember a time when I was holding on to hurt from a past situation. I told myself I had forgiven, but deep down I was still replaying the offence in my mind. It was only when I truly let go and gave that hurt to God that I felt the freedom I had been longing for. Holding on had been weighing me down, and I did not realise it until I released it.
Letting go of the old might mean changing the way we speak, the company we keep, or the habits we allow. It might mean admitting that we have been doing things in our own strength and it is time to surrender to God’s Spirit.
The good news is that God does not just ask us to let go, He fills the empty space with something better. When we release anger, He fills us with peace. When we drop fear, He fills us with faith. When we let go of pride, He fills us with humility and joy.
So if you feel God nudging you to release something today, do not be afraid. He has something better for you. Trust Him, and step into the new.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, help me to let go of anything that holds me back from becoming who You have called me to be. I give You my old ways and invite You to make me new. Amen.