Let Go of Good to Make Room for God | Rhonda G. Mincey

Release isn’t loss. It’s leverage for glory.

📖 “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

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been looking back; not to dwell, but to discern. What was good? What was hard? What was holy?

This year held all of it. Some moments felt divinely orchestrated, while others left me wondering, 'Lord, where are You in this?'

And yet, through it all, I sense the gentle whisper: Make room for Me in what’s next.

The Subtle Trap of “Good”

We often think the opposite of “good” is “bad,” but sometimes it’s God. Not because God isn’t good, but because we hold on to the familiar version of good —the comfort, the rhythm, the routine — and call it obedience.

But God is always moving forward, even when we prefer to stay where it’s safe.

I’ve learned that sometimes the hardest thing to surrender isn’t what’s broken, but what’s beautiful. The thing that worked. The opportunity that made sense. The relationship or role that once felt like the right fit but now feels like a full closet in a new season.

He’s not asking us to discard the good. He’s asking us to trust Him with it; to believe that the same God who blessed it once can birth something even greater now.

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The Grace of Releasing What’s Still Working

I think about Abraham, who was asked to leave everything familiar — his land, his father’s house, his comfort zone — to step into something unseen. He wasn’t leaving behind sin; he was leaving behind safety.

That’s where faith matures. Not just in letting go of what’s painful, but in releasing what’s pleasant when it’s no longer purposeful. Let that settle with you.

For me, this looks like open hands. It means revisiting old projects, habits, or goals and asking, “Is this still carrying Your grace, Lord, or just my momentum?”

When we release, we realign. And when we realign, we receive what was reserved for us all along.

The Space Between Years

This week is sacred ground; the quiet days between what was and what will be. It’s the perfect time to unclench your hands, to breathe deeply, to give yourself permission to reset.

Don’t rush into resolutions. Sit with revelation first.

Ask yourself:

• What did I cling to that I should have entrusted back to God?

• What did I learn about His character this year?

• What do I sense He’s preparing me for next?

Sometimes the “new thing” Isaiah spoke of doesn’t look new at first. It often starts as stillness, surrender, and subtle shifts. But if you lean in, you’ll notice something stirring.

God is always in motion. He’s just inviting you to move differently — lighter, freer, unburdened by what you were never meant to carry into 2026.

Purpose in Practice

Take 15 minutes to sit quietly before the Lord.

Bring a piece of paper and draw two columns: Good Things to Keep and Good Things to Release.

As you pray, write what comes to mind. Don’t overthink. Trust that His Spirit is guiding you.

Then pray this simple prayer:

“Lord, I release what was good but no longer graced. Make room in me for what You’re about to do.”

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Let’s Reflect Together

What’s one “good thing” you sense God is asking you to release before 2026 begins?

How can you step into the new year lighter and more aligned?

Share your reflections in the comments. Your courage to release might give someone else the faith to do the same.

And if you’re stepping into a new chapter and need clarity on what to carry and what to let go, I’d love to walk with you. Through Prosper on Purpose, I mentor women who are ready to lead, write, or serve from a place of peace and purpose. Through our nonprofit, Hope Springs Africa, we continue to build spaces — both literal and spiritual — where others can experience that same new beginning.

Here’s to ending well and entering light. Amen?

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For legacy, love, and lasting change.

– Rhonda G. Mincey

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