"Obedience Over Approval: The Day God Asked Me to Let Go"

I’ll never forget the day God spoke to me and told me to let certain people go.

It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. This was the first time God had ever given me such a specific and challenging instruction to walk away from some relationships, just for a season. Not because of offense. Not because of drama. But because of obedience.

And even though I heard Him clearly, I wrestled with it. I questioned if I was hearing right. I needed confirmation. And God, in His grace, sent it. Three different people, at three different times confirmed what He had already told me. One was someone I knew. The other two were complete strangers. One of them even reached out to me through Facebook Messenger, and that very message shook me. It realigned my walk with God and gave me the strength to step into obedience.

But even with confirmation, it took boldness. It took obedience. It took letting go.

One of those people was my best friend, my sister in the spirit, someone I love deeply. When I shared what God told me, she understood. She may not have liked it, but she respected it. She honored the voice of God in my life.

But not everyone responded that way.

Some didn’t understand at all. No matter how gently I explained that it wasn’t about them, but about my obedience to God, they took it personally. They felt rejected. Misunderstood. And that hurt too. But even in the tension, I had to choose obedience over approval.

“We must obey God rather than human beings.” Acts 5:29 (NIV)

This wasn’t about cutting people off. It was about cutting away distractions, realigning my spirit, and walking in the will of the Father. And while it hurt, it also healed something in me. Because sometimes God will separate you before He elevates you.

Sometimes He calls you into isolation, not to punish you, but to prepare you.

That season taught me how to truly listen to God’s voice above all others. It taught me how to walk away without bitterness. It taught me that obedience will cost you something but what you gain in return is worth far more. So, Sis, if God is telling you to let go, even just for a season, don’t be afraid. He sees what you can’t. And even if others don’t understand, He does. And that’s more than enough.

Prayer to Let Go:

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart that is holding on, to people, to places, to seasons that You may be calling me to release. Lord, I confess that letting go is hard. It’s painful to walk away from what feels familiar, safe, and known. But I trust that Your ways are higher, and Your plans for me are good, even when I don’t understand them.

Today, I choose obedience over comfort. I surrender every relationship, every burden, every fear, and I lay it at Your feet. If You are asking me to release it, then I believe You have something greater ahead. Help me not to hold onto anything tighter than I hold onto You. Remove what needs to go. Heal what needs to be mended. And give me peace for the path ahead.

Even if I have to walk alone for a season, remind me that I’m never truly alone, because You go before me, walk beside me, and live within me.

Thank You for being my constant, even when everything else is shifting.

I trust You, Lord. I release it now, by faith.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.