BRAVEly Letting Go to 2024

As we stand at the edge of a new year, many of us carry a mix of emotions—grief, hope, weariness, or perhaps a longing for renewal. We understand that the flip of the calendar to a new year can feel especially challenging when grief is part of your story. While others eagerly plan resolutions, they may seem insignificant or far removed from the reality of navigating loss.

The close of one year and the beginning of another is not just a passage of time; it’s an invitation. An invitation to pause, to honor what has been, and to BRAVEly decide what we want to carry forward. This time of transition offers a sacred opportunity to reflect and release, to ask ourselves what has shaped us, and to surrender what has weighed us down.

By BRAVEly letting go of what no longer serves us, what we no longer want to carry with us into 2024, we open ourselves to something new. In that release, we create space for the peace and strength that God provides—a divine renewal that equips us for the season ahead.

One powerful way to embrace this transition is by writing a letter to the year we’re leaving behind. It’s more than an act of reflection; it’s a practice of gratitude and surrender. This exercise allows us to honor the lessons, express gratitude for the growth, and let go of the fears, habits, or burdens that no longer belong in the journey ahead. Together, we BRAVEly move forward, trusting in God’s light to guide us.

Writing Your Letter to the Year We're Leaving

Here’s how you can approach this:

1. Find a Quiet Space - Set aside a time to sit with your thoughts. Grab your journal, a loose sheet of paper, or anything that feels meaningful to you.

2. Reflect on the Year Behind You - What have you learned? What challenged you? What changed you? Take a moment to thank the year for the lessons, even the hard ones.

3. Release What No Longer Serves You - Identify the fears, habits, or thoughts that are holding you back. Write them down and ask the year to keep them for you. As you move forward, trust that you no longer need to carry these weights.

4. Embrace What Lies Ahead - Conclude your letter with hope. Pray for courage, strength, and renewal for the year ahead. Trust that God’s grace will meet you in the next chapter.

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The Heart of Letting Go

For bereaved mothers, letting go is never about forgetting. It’s about BRAVEly finding ways to live alongside grief without being bound by its weight. This exercise doesn’t minimize the pain of loss—it honors the courage it takes to keep moving forward, even with a tender heart.

When we let go of what weighs us down, we make room for renewal. By entrusting those burdens to God, we step into a new season with faith, courage, and a lighter spirit.

As you prepare to BRAVEly let go, know you’re not alone. Together, we honor the lives of our children, the lessons of the year, and the hope of what’s to come.

May this act of letting go bring you peace, clarity, and strength as you step into the next chapter.

Together, we are BRAVE.

Are you ready to let go of some things from 2024? Share your thoughts or moments of release with us in the comments, or keep them sacred to your heart. Either way, we’re walking this path with you.

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