The Death That Leads to Life

There’s a moment in every journey when it feels like everything is slipping away. The familiar patterns, the roles you played, the life you thought you knew—it all seems gone.

You might feel terrified, hollow, or completely unmoored. And yet, it’s in this darkness that the seeds of new life are planted. What dies today is making space for the person you are meant to become.

Letting go is painful.

• You may feel like you’re losing yourself, like the foundation of your life is crumbling.

• Fear can be overwhelming: “What if I can’t handle this?” “What if nothing comes next?”

• You may resist endings, even when they are necessary, because the unknown feels unsafe.

This stage is challenging because it forces you to confront uncertainty, trust in something bigger than yourself, and surrender control.

Here’s the truth: death is not the end. It’s the necessary clearing for new growth.

Faith isn’t about knowing every outcome—it’s about believing that something good is coming even when you can’t see it. Every ending is an invitation to evolve, to step fully into your potential, and to live a life that aligns with your deepest truths.

When you surrender to the process, you allow space for clarity, resilience, and strength you didn’t know you had. The life waiting for you is shaped by what you release, not by what you cling to.

1. Identify What Must End: Use the Grief and Release Writing Prompts to explore the beliefs, relationships, or habits that no longer serve you.

2. Honor Your Feelings: Allow yourself to grieve, journal your emotions, or speak to a trusted confidant. Don’t rush the process.

3. Recognize Growth in the Loss: Even in endings, you are learning, strengthening, and preparing for new opportunities.

4. Set Intentions for What’s Next: Write down the qualities, habits, or relationships you want to cultivate once the old falls away.

5. Anchor Yourself in Faith: Use your Faith Anchors Worksheet to reinforce hope and courage during uncertainty.

I’ve walked through seasons where it felt like my entire world was shifting beneath my feet. Relationships ended, old identities crumbled, and my sense of stability vanished.

At first, I resisted. I clung to the old me, afraid of the void. But slowly, I began to see that each ending was creating space for clarity, courage, and alignment with who I truly wanted to be. By leaning on faith and journaling my journey, I could step into the next chapter fully, stronger and more alive than I had ever imagined.

The death you are experiencing is not permanent—it is preparation. Each ending, each release, is creating the foundation for a life that reflects your truest self.

Trust the process. Lean into your faith. Surrender what must go so that the life waiting for you can emerge. You are stronger than you know, and what feels like the darkest season is often the birthplace of your brightest growth.

Next Steps:

• Download the Grief and Release Writing Prompts to navigate endings with intention

• Read next: Recognizing Your Resurrection Moment

• Journal Prompt: What endings are you ready to embrace to step into your next chapter?