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What if the key to experiencing God's peace isn't holding on tighter-but learning to let go?
Every person carries burdens that were never meant to last forever. Regret over the past. Anxiety about the future. Bitterness toward those who have caused pain. Fear that paralyzes. The exhausting need to stay in control.
Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to release what weighs them down and trust Him completely.
RELEASE: Why God Wants You to Let Go is a practical, Bible-centered guide that explores what it truly means to surrender your burdens to God. Through biblical teaching, thoughtful reflection, and encouraging insights, you'll discover how letting go isn't about giving up-it's about giving God room to work.
Inside this book, you'll discover how to:
- Release fear and embrace God's peace.
- Let go of guilt through God's forgiveness.
- Break free from bitterness and choose grace.
- Overcome worry by trusting God's promises.
- Surrender control and walk by faith.
- Find hope during life's most difficult seasons.
- Experience the freedom that comes from living fully surrendered to Christ.
Whether you're facing uncertainty, recovering from disappointment, seeking spiritual renewal, or simply longing for a deeper relationship with God, this book offers practical encouragement rooted in biblical truth.
Perfect for personal devotion, small group discussion, or anyone searching for hope, peace, healing, forgiveness, and spiritual growth, RELEASE reminds readers that God never asks His children to carry yesterday's burdens into tomorrow's blessings.
If you're looking for a Christian devotional, Bible study, Christian living book, or faith-based guide on trusting God, overcoming anxiety, forgiveness, surrender, and finding lasting peace, RELEASE: Why God Wants You to Let Go will encourage you to place every burden into God's capable hands-and discover the freedom He has always intended for you.
Troy Schmidt
Troy Schmidt (www.troyeschmidt.com) began writing animation in Los Angeles in 1985 and worked on such shows as Dennis the Menace, Heathcliff, and Flintstone Kids. In 1992, he moved to Orlando to write for The Mickey Mouse Club. Troy created and wrote a total of thirteen videos for Thomas Nelson, including an adaptation of Max Lucado's Hermie, A Common Caterpillar. He also wrote over twenty books for Thomas Nelson.
Troy recently released This Means War: A Strategic Prayer Journal, coauthored by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. He was also the consulting producer for The American Bible Challenge with Jeff Foxworthy for three seasons. He has written a daily devotional tied to the series, The American Bible Challenge Daily Reader, Volume 1 (Thomas Nelson), and a board game based on the show (Talicor). He has three children's books in the "Their Side of the Story" collection (B&H Publishing) based on the whale from the story of Jonah, a frog in Exodus, and a raven on Noah's Ark.
Troy manages three websites, Reason for Hope (www.reasonhope.com), Troy Schmidt (www.troyeschmidt.com), and Church Scripts Online (www.churchscriptsonline.com). He is also a campus pastor at First Baptist Church of Windermere, Florida, overseeing all adult classes and ministries and sharing the preaching schedule with the senior pastor, Chuck Carter. Troy has been on staff since 1997.
Troy is married to Barbie. They have three sons, Riley, Brady, and Carson.
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