by Sean Samuel
Nobody tells you that freedom can be terrifying.
You spend years being told what to believe, what to pray, what to expect from God — and then one day, you realize half of it doesn’t sit right anymore.
But even when truth whispers, fear shouts louder.
“What if I’m wrong?”
“What if God is angry?”
“What if I lose everyone I love?”
That’s the voice that kept me in the pew long after my spirit wanted to leave.
But here’s what I’ve learned: letting go isn’t betrayal. It’s trust — trust that God is big enough to meet you outside the box people built for Him.
Yes, I lost some comfort.
Yes, some people looked at me differently.
But what I gained was peace. Not the kind you sing about — the kind you feel when you finally stop pretending.
Letting go didn’t break me. It freed me.
So if fear’s been holding you hostage, remember this — you’re not walking away from God. You’re walking toward Him, without the noise.