“Letting Go, Trusting God, and Stepping Into Your Next Season”
💭 WHERE AM I RIGHT NOW?
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Take a moment to be honest—this is a new season, and it’s okay to feel it.
___ I feel excited about this new season
___ I feel a deep sense of loss
___ I feel unsure of my purpose now
___ I feel proud but still grieving
___ I feel overwhelmed or unsettled
In your own words, what does this season feel like for you?
🌿 THE GARDEN MOMENT
Just like the mother bird calling her baby forward, there comes a time when love looks like letting go.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles…”
Reflection:
- What part of the story touched your heart the most?
- Where do you see yourself in this moment?
💔 WHAT AM I STRUGGLING TO LET GO OF?
Psalm 56:3 (NIV)
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Letting go often brings fear, uncertainty, and even grief.
Circle or write what applies:
- Daily routines with your child
- Being needed
- Control over their decisions
- Fear for their safety or future
- Your identity as a full-time mom
- Other: ___________________________
What feels hardest to release right now—and why?
💡 SHIFTING MY ROLE
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
You’ve planted seeds. Now it’s time to trust what’s been planted.
Old Role (What I used to do):
New Role (How I can support now):
One practical way I can encourage instead of control this week:
📣 THE POWER OF MY VOICE
The mother bird didn’t carry her baby—she called to him consistently.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…”
What are 3 encouraging things I can say to my child in this season?
🌱 EMBRACING MY NEXT SEASON
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord…”
Your purpose didn’t end—it expanded.
What has God been nudging me toward that I’ve put aside?
What is one small step I can take this week?
🕊️ TRUSTING GOD WITH MY CHILD
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”
Write a prayer releasing your child into God’s hands:
If you like the story, I’ve written a 5-book series called Lessons from the Garden. This one comes from Seeds of Wisdom for Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians. They’re available at Amazon, or on my website, Seeds of Wisdom for Parents