# Is “Let go and let God” in the Bible?

> No. “Let go and let God” is not a Bible verse. It comes from Christian tradition, not Scripture.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/let-go-and-let-god
By Andrew Kittridge · October 28, 2026

A devotional slogan, not a verse. Scripture does invite you to throw every worry onto God because he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7), and to trust him with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Christian tradition, not Scripture. Origin uncertain.

## What the Bible says instead

> Throw every worry you have onto him, because he cares about you.
>
> — [1 Peter 5:7](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-peter/5#7) (Lumin Translation)

> Be still, and know that I am God. I will be lifted high among the nations; I will be lifted high on the earth.
>
> — [Psalm 46:10](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/46#10) (Lumin Translation)

> Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways know him, and he will make your paths smooth.
>
> — [Proverbs 3:5-6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/3#5) (Lumin Translation)

## Common questions

### Is “Let go and let God” in the Bible?

No. “Let go and let God” is not a Bible verse. It comes from Christian tradition, not Scripture. A devotional slogan, not a verse. Scripture does invite you to throw every worry onto God because he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7), and to trust him with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).

### What does the Bible say instead?

Read 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6. A devotional slogan, not a verse. Scripture does invite you to throw every worry onto God because he cares about you (1 Peter 5:7), and to trust him with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).

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