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cbr, 2025 - Damn (You’ve Got Me Saying) - Galantis, David Guetta, MNEK
cbr, 2025 - Damn (You’ve Got Me Saying) - Galantis, David Guetta, MNEK
Hey there, fellow seekers of truth and meaning!
Let’s be real. This past year? It’s been a wild ride. A rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and unexpected turns. But here we are, standing on the precipice of a new beginning, and it’s time to do something that might feel a little scary: it’s time to let go.
Art of Releasing
You know, as someone constantly balancing the demands of faith, life, and everything in between, I’ve been wrestling with what it means to truly let go. It’s not about forgetting or dismissing what was, but about celebrating it, learning from it, and then… releasing it.
Remember those times you thought you weren’t strong enough? Those moments when the world felt overwhelming? They’re part of your story, but they don’t define your future.
“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? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” - Isaiah 43:18-19
This scripture hits different when you’re standing at the crossroads of what was and what could be. God’s not asking us to erase our past but to open our eyes to the new paths He’s creating.
Honesty Hour
It’s time to get honest, all of us. Vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s the birthplace of growth and connection. So, let me start:
I’ve struggled with letting go of expectations – both those I put on myself and those I felt from others.
There were moments I doubted, questioned, and felt lost in the noise of life.
I’ve held onto hurts, thinking they were protecting me, when really, they were holding me back.
How about you? What are you carrying that’s no longer serving you? What dreams, hurts, or fears are you ready to release?
Celebrating What Was
Before we rush into the new, let’s take a moment to celebrate what was. Every trial, every joy, every mundane Tuesday – they’ve all shaped us. They’ve all taught us something.
Grab a journal, pour yourself something refreshing (I’m partial to a good cup of coffee), and let’s do this:
List three challenges from the past year that made you stronger.
Write down two unexpected joys that surprised you.
Reflect on one way your faith deepened, even if through struggle.
This isn’t just reflection; it’s recognition of your journey. It’s seeing God’s hand in the details, even when the path felt unclear.
Cheers to New Beginnings
Now, my friends, it’s time to lift our glasses (metaphorically or literally – no judgment here) and cheers to new beginnings. But this isn’t just about blind optimism. It’s about stepping forward with intention, with hope, and with the wisdom gained from where we’ve been.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17
You are a new creation. Not because the calendar flipped, but because every day, every moment, you have the opportunity to embrace renewal in Christ.
Your Turn
As we step into this new chapter, I want to challenge you:
What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of?
What’s one new thing you’re excited to embrace?
How can you tangibly celebrate where you’ve been while stepping into where you’re going?
Share in the comments, or if it feels too personal, write it down somewhere. Speak it into existence. Let’s create a community of people brave enough to let go and bold enough to begin anew.
Remember, your sensitivity is not weakness. Your struggles are not failures. They’re part of the beautiful, messy, incredible journey of growth.
As we close this chapter and open a new one, know this: You are loved. You are valuable. You are enough – not someday, not when you achieve something, but right now, in this very moment.
Stay curious. Stay humble. Stay connected.
Here’s to letting go, to new beginnings, and to the incredible story God is writing in each of our lives.
With hope and excitement for what’s to come,
-Mitchell Royel