Holding with Love, Releasing with Faith - Part 1

What does it mean to hold someone you love… and still learn to release them to God?In this deeply personal episode, I share a reflection inspired by my sermon on holding, releasing, and trusting God—a journey every parent, caregiver, and person of faith eventually faces.We begin with the powerful image of a mother’s love, which mirrors something of God’s own heart for us. Scripture reminds us again and again that we are seen, known, and held in everlasting love.In this episode we explore:✨ What it means to hold those we love with care and compassion ✨ How God sees our love and our struggles ✨ The tension between protecting and releasing ✨ The examples of Mary and Hannah, women who loved deeply yet entrusted their children to God ✨ The reminder that God’s love surrounds us long before we understand the journeyThrough passages like Psalm 139, Jeremiah 31, Romans 8, and Isaiah 40, we reflect on the beauty and challenge of loving deeply while learning to let God carry what we cannot.If you’ve ever felt the weight of holding on too tightly—or the fear of letting go—this episode will remind you that God sees your love, your prayers, and your heart.You are not holding alone.If this reflection encouraged you, please share it with someone who may need a reminder that they are not carrying life alone.Learn more: 📖 My book: But You Look Just Fine: My Journey to Rediscover Joy Amidst Chronic Pain and Invisible Illness Available on my website:   https://www.micheleroys.com/bookJoin my newsletter community and stay in touch my friend.#FaithAndTrust#ChristianEncouragement#TrustGod#LetGoAndTrustGod#FaithPodcast#ChristianPodcast