How many times have you heard someone say to “let go and let God”? This popular quote usually comes up when we are worrying or being anxious about something. You would think it’s in the Bible, but not only is it not in the Bible, I couldn’t even find its origin.

“Let Go and Let God.” – Unknown Origin

Even though today’s quote is NOT found in the Bible, it IS based upon Biblical principles. We are to walk by faith and not by sight, and that is the crux of letting go and letting God – we let go of what we can see and know, and let God direct our paths trusting that all things work together for our good.

Bible Verses on Letting Go

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. – Philippians 4:6 NKJV

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. – John 14:1 NKJV

Bible Verses on Letting God

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. – Matthew 6:33 NKJV

Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. – Psalm 37:5

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. – Proverbs 3:6 NKJV

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23 NKJV

I have heard it said in church circles that when God closes one door He opens another. Although it sounds quite religious, it never struck me as a Biblical quote. Nevertheless, it is an excellent quote that inspires us to lean on our faith when we don’t quite understand when things aren’t going our way. The relationship that didn’t blossom, the job the was lost, the effort that seemed to come to nothing, lost opportunities and outright failures, the list goes on.

“When one door closes, another door opens.” – Alexander Graham Bell

As inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell was not a stranger to failure. Like any inventor, engineer or scientist, failure is an accepted part of the discovery process, and it’s through that process that success will eventually come. And for the ordinary person like you and me, such an optimistic perspective can lead us to success in life.

I think though, for those who believe in God, the belief that for every door that closes we see another door open goes way beyond simple optimism. Optimism is great but it provides no basis, other than hard work and chance, that the other door would ever open. By faith though, we know that God is ultimately in control and has a multitude of doors waiting for us. We look to him for guidance and direction, and we know that all things work together for good for those that love God – things happen for a reason.

So if you’ve had a door close on you recently, be of good cheer, for God has a better door just waiting to be opened for you.

If you’re interested to learn more about Alexander Graham Bell here is a biography and here where you can find a complete list of his inventions.

Thank you Sherry for submitting a favorite quote and Bible verse! This verse is often used to encourage those who are going through hard times. I hope and trust that someone needed to be reminded of this today.

“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

If you are that someone who is afraid that God has forgotten you, or hasn’t heard you, let me remind you that he hasn’t. If you fear that the circumstances in your life will consume you, or if you are afraid for any reason, know that God has you in His righteous right hand. He will not let you go. So fear not,because if you are in the hand of God, the source of you fear won’t consume you. Remember that fear = false evidence appearing real.

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Yes, believing this may be easier said than done, but take a chance to believe. Believe and trust that you are safe in your Father’s arms.