02/13/2026
Finding Hope in Ruth series! Today, we dive into one of the most tender moments in the book of Ruth — when Naomi chooses to release her daughters-in-law with a blessing.
Ruth 1:8-9 (NIV) says:
"Then Naomi said to her daughters-in-law, 'Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me. May the Lord grant that each of you will find rest in the home of another husband.'"
Naomi’s heart was broken, but she didn’t want to hold on to her daughters-in-law out of selfishness. She recognized their kindness and wanted the best for them — even if that meant saying goodbye. It’s a reminder that sometimes love means letting go, trusting that God has something better in store for those we love.
Have you ever had to let go of someone or something you deeply cared about? Maybe it’s a relationship, a dream, or even a phase of life. Letting go isn’t easy, but it’s an act of trust. Naomi models this kind of love: releasing others into God’s care with an open heart.
When we can let go with love and trust God with the future, we free ourselves and others to walk into what God has next for us.
Action Item:
Is there someone or something you need to release to God today? Spend some time praying for them, asking God to bless and care for them as you let go.