Justin Bieber shares candid note on 'letting go' of insecurities and fears: 'I tried to follow the rules'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Justin Bieber shared a candid message on his Instagram Stories about personal growth and embracing change on February 20.
The note, soundtracked by John Mayer’s cover of Tom Petty’s 'Free Fallin’, revealed his thoughts on love, faith, and the pressure of following societal rules.
Justin Bieber shares candid note
Speaking about accepting change, Justin Bieber wrote, "It's time to grow up! Changing is about letting go! Not trying harder!"
"Are you tired of trying to follow all of the rules in hopes to get the results you create?" said the 30-year-old singer.
The Grammy winner admitted that his experiences have led him to believe that love is more powerful than rigid rules. "I tried to follow the rules. I'm not good at it. But you don't need to follow rules to enter into a life of love. U just receive," he continued.
"So enter love living! God always grants us love! It's one of his promises!" Bieber added, reflecting on his personal growth and faith.
Justin Bieber delved deeper into his faith, sharing that true change comes from letting go rather than trying harder.
"Upon receiving God's love! U start to change and start following love. You don't work to mature! You let go to mature!" he said.
The singer concluded his note by surrendering his fears and insecurities to God.
"Today I'm letting go and remembering the weight isn't on me to change," explained the singer, according to People.
"The weight is on God. So I give all my insecurities and fears to him this morning because I know he gladly takes it. Asking Jesus to genuinely help me with simply the next step today," said Bieber.
Justin Bieber’s life and career updates
Earlier this month, Justin Bieber celebrated Valentine’s Day with his wife, Hailey Bieber, with whom he shares their newborn son, Jack Blues, born in August 2024.
The Peaches singer posted a series of romantic photo booth snaps with Hailey, captioning them, "Happy Valentine’s Day from the Biebers."
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Beyond his personal life, Bieber has been hinting at a return to music.
On February 9, he posted several images from recording studios, showing microphones, instruments, and other equipment.
His last studio album, 'Justice' (2021), featured major hits like 'Holy' with Chance the Rapper, 'Lonely' with Benny Blanco, 'Anyone', 'Peaches' with Daniel Caesar and Giveon, and 'Ghost'.
