When we face the heart-wrenching experience of letting go of someone we love, it’s natural to seek guidance and comfort. The Bible provides insight and reassurance to help us navigate these turbulent emotions.
Bible Verses About Letting Go Of Someone You Love
Philippians 4:13 – God Gives Strength
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast Your Anxiety on Him
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Matthew 11:28-30 – Find Rest in Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Psalm 55:22 – He Sustains You
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Isaiah 41:10 – Do Not Fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 – God Makes All Things New
“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? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in Him
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Psalm 34:18 – He is Near the Brokenhearted
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – He Has Plans for You
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Psalm 30:5 – Joy Comes in the Morning
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Psalm 23:4 – Fear No Evil
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 – The Lord Goes Before You
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Psalm 55:22 – He Will Sustain You
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Psalm 30:11 – Mourning Turned to Dancing
“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
Philippians 4:19 – God’s Provision
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 54:10 – Unfailing Love
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.”
Psalm 46:1 – God is Our Refuge
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 94:19 – He Comforts You
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 – Perfect Peace
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Psalm 73:26 – He is Your Strength
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Matthew 11:28 – Come to Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
James 4:8 – Draw Near to Him
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 55:22 – He Will Sustain You
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
John 14:27 – Peace from Christ
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Psalm 34:18 – He is Near the Brokenhearted
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 – His Compassions Never Fail
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Psalm 31:24 – Be Strong and Take Heart
“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.”
Nahum 1:7 – He is a Refuge in Times of Trouble
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
James 1:12 – Be Blessed in Trials
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Psalm 18:2 – My Rock, My Fortress, and My Deliverer
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Nahum 1:7 – He is a Refuge in Times of Trouble
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Psalm 143:8 – Lead Me on Level Ground
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”
Psalm 9:9-10 – The Lord is a Stronghold
“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 – Perfect Peace
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Matthew 6:34 – Do Not Worry
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Psalm 46:1-2 – God is Our Refuge and Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
1 John 1:9 – Confess Your Sins
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – He Has Plans for You
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”