The Sacred Art of Letting Go
Across the Abrahamic faiths, a profound truth emerges: true peace comes not from grasping tightly to our plans and understanding, but from surrendering our will to the Divine.
From the Qur’an:
“When his Sustainer said to him, ‘Surrender thyself unto Me!’ – he answered, ‘I have surrendered myself unto [Thee,] the Sustainer of all the worlds.'”
From the Old Testament:
“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.”
From the New Testament:
“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.”
Whether through Abraham’s complete surrender, Solomon’s counsel to trust beyond our limited understanding, or Jesus’ invitation to exchange our heavy burdens for his gentle guidance, the message is clear: letting go is not weakness but wisdom. It is the pathway to rest for our souls.