Letting Go: Dying to Self During Lent
Lent is a season of surrender. It is a time to reflect, release, and realign ourselves with God’s will. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” This call to discipleship is not passive—it requires intentional sacrifice and a willingness to let go of anything that hinders our walk with Christ.
Dying to self is not about loss; it is about transformation. It is about releasing pride, fear, selfish desires, and anything that separates us from God. Just as Jesus gave Himself for us, we are called to give ourselves to Him. This means surrendering our plans for His purpose, comfort for His calling, and will for His way.
Letting go is not easy. It requires trust, faith, and the belief that what God has in store for us is greater than anything we could hold onto ourselves. But in surrender, there is freedom. In dying to self, there is resurrection.
As we journey through this Lenten season, let us ask ourselves: What do I need to release? What habits, thoughts, or fears keep me from deeper intimacy with God? We allow God’s power to work within us when we let go.
Reflection Questions:
What is one thing you need to surrender to God in your life?
How does holding onto your own desires keep you from fully embracing God’s will?
What does “taking up your cross daily” mean to you in this season?
How can you practice self-denial as an act of love and devotion to Christ?
How has God transformed you in past seasons of surrender?
Lent is not just about giving something up—it is about giving ourselves over. It is about dying to self so that we might rise in Christ. Let this season be one of transformation, faith, and letting go.
