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Waiting seasons can feel cold—like life is stalled and prayers are hanging in the air unanswered. But Ecclesiastes reminds us that every season has a purpose and an appointed time. Cold seasons are not wasted time.

Think about winter: the world looks quiet and lifeless, yet beneath the surface, roots are strengthening and soil is being prepared for what’s next. In the same way, God often does deep work in the seasons that feel dormant. Waiting doesn’t mean He has forgotten you—it may mean He is forming something in you and preparing something for you.

When others seem to move forward while you remain still, comparison can steal peace. But God’s timing is personal and intentional. He knows when you’re ready, when the ground is ready, and when the gift can be sustained.

Tonight, trust that God sees beyond this season. What feels like a delay may be design—and God is faithful in every season, including this one.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER:

Dear God,
Tonight, we bring You our weariness in waiting. This season feels cold and quiet, and we don’t always understand Your timing. Forgive us for the moments we’ve doubted You or tried to rush what You are still preparing.

Help us surrender our expectations and release the pressure to figure everything out. Teach us to wait with faith, rather than frustration. When it feels like nothing is happening, remind us that You are still working—strengthening our roots, shaping our hearts, and preparing what comes next.

Thank You for Your Word that reminds us there is a season for everything. We trust that this cold season has purpose, and that You are faithful to carry us through it.
In Your name we pray,
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. Strengthening beneath the surface:
   How might this season be forming your faith, character, or dependence on God—even if you can’t see results yet?

2. Surrendering the urge to rush:
   Where are you tempted to force timing, outcomes, or clarity? Name it, and place it back in God’s hands.

3. Trusting God where you are:
   What would it look like to trust Him fully tonight—not in the future you hope for, but in the present season you’re in?

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Have you ever had one of those moments when you stop and think, "How did I miss that?" The holy moment. The gentle nudge. The quiet work of God hidden inside an ordinary day.

That’s exactly why I couldn’t wait to share this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast with you.

I’m joined by the hilarious and heartfelt Cynthia Yanof to talk about her book How’d I Miss That?—a refreshing reminder that God is just as present in the small, awkward, everyday moments as He is in the big ones.

In our conversation, Cynthia invites us to laugh (a lot), exhale, and see our lives with fresh eyes as we talk about:

• Why it’s not just the “big” moments God uses to bring light into our homes and communities
• Living each day with grace, forgiveness, and generosity—for others and ourselves
• Finding extraordinary faith in very ordinary places
• And yes… even the holy moments that happen with spinach in our teeth and our shirt tucked into our Spanx

This episode is for every woman who once thought she’d change the world—and now mostly changes the toilet paper roll (again). It’s a gentle, joyful reminder that tiny acts of faith, sown daily, matter deeply to God.

So grab a Diet Coke, pull up a chair, and join us. I think you’ll feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that nothing in your life is wasted—not even the small stuff.

You can listen to the episode wherever you listen to podcasts, and I’d love to hear what resonates most with you.

With love,
Rachael

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“When You’re Not Out of Control—Just Tired of Surviving” 

In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Carol sits down with Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober, for an honest, compassionate conversation about exhaustion, emotional numbness, and the quiet ways many women cope just to get through the day.

This isn’t a conversation about hitting rock bottom or losing control. It’s about the woman who looks “fine” on the outside—but feels tired, flat, and disconnected from joy on the inside.

Christy shares her personal journey through an alcohol fast—not as a self-improvement project, but as a brave act of curiosity and care. Together, Carol and Christy explore:

• Why alcohol (or other numbing habits) often function as a solution, not the real problem
• What surfaces emotionally and spiritually when numbing is removed
• How grief, fatigue, and long-buried feelings often point to unmet needs—not personal failure
• The lies that grow louder in silence—and how awareness and Scripture can interrupt them with grace
• Where Jesus meets us most clearly when we feel exposed, weary, and emotionally honest
• How joy can return—not as escape, but as presence, embodiment, and safety

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not out of control—I’m just so tired,” this episode is for you.

Resource referenced: Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind

Listener Reflective Questions 

1. Where in my life have I been using something—even something socially acceptable—to soften, numb, or survive instead of truly rest?
2. If I’m honest, what emotions do I work hardest to avoid feeling—and why might those emotions feel unsafe to me?
3. Have I been interpreting my exhaustion as failure, when it may actually be information about my soul’s needs?
4. What lies get loud for me when life slows down or distractions are removed—and how do those lies shape my sense of identity?
5. How has my definition of joy been shaped by escape rather than presence—and what quieter forms of joy might God be inviting me to notice?
6. What would it look like to believe I can feel deeply and be safe with God—right here, not after I “fix” myself?

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A Prayer to for the Weary Mama by Karolyn Roberts

Motherhood has a way of wearing us down—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. In today’s episode by Karolyne Roberts, we explore how choosing joy, even in exhausting and unexpected moments, can bring peace to our weary souls. When stress tempts us to react in frustration, God gently invites us to slow down, laugh a little, and rest in His goodness.

Reference: Matthew 11:28

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today carrying the weight of motherhood, the beautiful, exhausting, overwhelming calling you've placed on our hearts. And we confess that sometimes we're so weary that we forget to choose joy, so overwhelmed that we react from stress instead of responding from your peace. Lord, help us to remember that even in our chaos, you are still good and your love for us never wavers.Give us the grace to laugh at the unexpected moments and to respond with patience when our plans fall apart and to model your unconditional love to our children. When we're tempted to be too hard on ourselves or our families, remind us to slow down and cast our burdens on you. Lord, we ask you to fill our homes with laughter, grace, and the beautiful truth that we are loved not because of our performance, but simply because we are yours. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of rest that comes from knowing we are held by you, even in our imperfection. In Jesus' name, amen.

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En Génesis 32: 22-31, se nos cuenta la historia de Jacob; sobre cómo luchó toda la noche tratando de controlar su destino. Nosotros, al igual que Jacob, muchas veces insistimos en lo mismo; por eso te invitamos a que nos acompañes y descubramos juntos cómo, en lugar de resistirnos a la Voluntad de Dios, podemos confiar y descansar en su inmenso amor, dejando que Su plan perfecto se cumpla en nuestras vidas.

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Fear doesn’t disqualify us from being used by God—it often marks the starting point. This Christian devotional explores how Moses transformed from a hesitant, fear-filled man into one of the most courageous leaders in Scripture, revealing how God grows faith through daily dependence. Rooted in Deuteronomy 34:10–12, this devotion offers hope for anyone longing to move from insecurity to confidence in Christ.

Moses didn’t begin his calling with bold faith. In fact, he pleaded with God to choose someone else. Yet over time, as he repeatedly turned to the Lord instead of his fears, God shaped him into a leader marked by courage, intimacy with God, and unwavering trust. His story reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t instant—but it is possible.

Highlights

• God often calls people who feel unqualified and afraid

• Moses’ courage was developed, not instant

• Faith grows when we consistently turn to God in moments of fear

• Fear deepens when we dwell on problems; peace grows when we seek God’s presence

• True confidence comes from intimacy with Christ, not personal strength

• God’s power is revealed most clearly through surrendered hearts

• You don’t have to stay stuck in today’s insecurity

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Full Transcript Below:

From Fearful to Courageous
By: Jennifer Slattery

Bible Reading:
Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. - Deuteronomy 34:10-12, NIV.

Today’s passage, when understood in light of Moses’s full story, assures me that I can start afraid and end as a confident, influential, and powerful woman of God. While I’m nowhere near as faith-filled and courageous as I long to be, I’m encouraged knowing that I don’t have to remain stuck in today’s fear and insecurity. That’s not to say I expect my journey toward peace to feel easy or simple. Nor do I anticipate a smooth, linear trajectory where all fretting and overthinking steadily decrease day by day. Unfortuna

Welcome to this special bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast, inspired by the topical themes from Sarah Young’s seasonal prayer devotional Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season. Today, we are featuring guests who speak to themes that all of us might be experiencing in this season of winter. As the days grow shorter and the night longer, we are offered a rare gift: permission to stop. This season can be a challenging time for many, and if you are struggling with low spirits, please know you are not alone and help is available. This episode is an opportunity to honor your weariness, to resist the urge to rush, and to discover the profound healing that happens when we simply let ourselves rest in the stillness.

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It’s natural to make plans and build dreams for the future—sometimes down to the smallest details. But this devotional reminds us that God often reshapes our desires in unexpected ways, not to disrupt us, but to lead us into something better than we would have chosen on our own. The author shares a personal story of feeling settled and satisfied with “the plan,” only to sense a growing restlessness and lack of purpose. That discomfort became an invitation: not to work harder or force a new direction, but to draw closer to God.

As she leaned into delighting in the Lord—through prayer, Scripture, and time in His presence—God began to place new desires in her heart. Not just new ideas, but new longings. The devotional emphasizes an important truth: when we truly seek God, He doesn’t simply demand we follow His will; He begins to shape our hearts so that what He wants becomes what we want. He opens what was closed off, softens what was resistant, and turns hesitation into genuine yearning.

This doesn’t mean God’s desires will always feel easy or convenient. Sometimes His leading invites change, sacrifice, or steps that feel uncomfortable. But the devotional anchors us in Psalm 18:30—God’s way is perfect, His Word is flawless, and He protects those who take refuge in Him. God’s plans aren’t random; they’re trustworthy. And as we stay close to Him, our desires gradually align with His heart, and we find deeper joy in the path He unfolds.

Today’s invitation is simple: dive deep into delighting in God. Because the closer we stay to Him, the more we come to trust His way—and the more our lives reflect the beauty of His perfect plan.

Main Takeaways

• God may reshape your desires—not to take from you, but to lead you into something better.

• Drawing close to God helps realign your heart with His will.

• When you delight in the Lord, He can transform hesitation into genuine desire for His plans.

• God’s way is trustworthy, protective, and perfect—even when it stretches you.

• Staying close to God leads to deeper joy as His plans unfold.

Today’s Bible Verse:

“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” - Psalm 18:30

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“Help me not forget that your will and way are perfect and that your plans are better than anything I could have ever dreamed.”

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