A Prayer for Letting Go of What Is Weighing You Down By: Heidi Vegh Bible Reading: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” - Isaiah 43:18-19 Listen or Read Below: Last year, I had the privilege of hosting a grief retreat at my church. We invited a speaker from an organization called Spark of Life, and he shared about the weight we carry in our lives. At one point, he asked for a volunteer from the audience.