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Letting Go: A Lesson from Lot’s Wife

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Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You: A Lesson from Lot’s Wife


Have you ever found yourself clinging to something that no longer serves you—a habit, a relationship, or even a memory? Letting go can feel impossible, yet it’s essential for growth and moving forward.


The story of Lot’s wife from Genesis 19 offers a powerful reminder of what can happen when we hold on to the past. It challenges us to release what’s keeping us stuck so we can embrace the new possibilities ahead.


The Weight of Looking Back


Lot’s wife and her family were fleeing the city of Sodom after being warned of its impending destruction. As they escaped, they were given one clear instruction: “Don’t look back.”


But as they fled, Lot’s wife turned to look back at the city she was leaving behind. In that moment, she was transformed into a pillar of salt—a symbol of being frozen in place, unable to move forward.


This story is a vivid illustration of how holding onto the past can keep us stuck. Lot’s wife wasn’t just looking back at the city; she was clinging to the life, the memories, and the comfort of what was familiar. But the cost of looking back was her future.


What Are You Holding Onto?


In our lives, we often carry things that weigh us down:

• A grudge that eats away at our peace.

• A fear of change that keeps us stuck in the same routines.

• A belief or narrative about ourselves that no longer fits who we are becoming.


Take a moment to reflect:

What am I holding onto that’s keeping me stuck?

What would my life look like if I let it go?


Acknowledging these areas is the first step toward freedom. Lot’s story reminds us that while letting go is hard, staying stuck costs us even more.


The Courage to Release


Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting the past or denying its impact. It means releasing the hold it has over your present. This act of release creates space for new possibilities.


Here are some small steps to help you let go:

• Identify one belief or habit that’s no longer serving you.

• Write down what it has cost you to hold onto it.

• Take one actionable step to release it—this could be forgiving someone, decluttering a space, or starting a new habit.


The act of releasing isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Each step forward is a declaration that your future matters more than your past.


Facing the Challenges of Letting Go


Letting go can feel like a loss, especially when we’ve invested time, energy, or emotion into what we’re releasing. Like Lot’s wife, there’s a temptation to turn back to what’s familiar, even if it no longer serves us.


The story reminds us that looking back keeps us from seeing what’s ahead. To move forward, we must trust that what lies ahead is worth the discomfort of letting go.


The Power of Moving Forward


When we let go of what no longer serves us, we free ourselves to grow, heal, and step into new opportunities. Lot’s wife serves as a cautionary tale, but her story can also inspire us to choose differently.


Releasing the past allows us to fully embrace the present and create a future rooted in possibility and purpose.

A symbolic image of a figure standing at the edge of a desert, looking forward to a glowing horizon, symbolizing letting go of the past and moving toward new possibilities.
Releasing the past creates space for growth, healing, and new opportunities.

Final Thoughts


We all have moments when we feel the pull of the past, the weight of what no longer serves us. But letting go is an act of courage—a declaration that your future is more important than the comfort of familiarity.


Reflection Question: What’s one thing you’re ready to release today? What step can you take to let it go and move forward?

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