08. Letting Go of the Past: What Lot’s Wife Teaches About Anxiety and Regret

Do you ever find yourself replaying decisions you made years ago? Do you miss a version of your life that no longer exists? Have you quietly wondered if you made the wrong choice — leaving a job, moving, shifting seasons, stepping into motherhood? Do you feel like part of your heart is still living in a season God already moved you out of? If so, this episode is for you. In this second episode of our mini-series on anxiety and time, we’re looking at the story of Lot’s wife in Genesis 19 and what it teaches Christian moms about regret, comparison, and letting go of the past. In Episode 7, we talked about fearing the future through the story of Jonah. Now we’re turning around — literally — and examining what happens when we keep looking back. You’ll learn: ⭐️ Why “looking back” is often more about the heart than the eyes ⭐️ How regret and comparison quietly fuel anxiety in motherhood ⭐️ The subtle ways we emotionally stay anchored to past seasons ⭐️ Why God’s instruction not to look back was protective, not harsh ⭐️ How to release a former season without dismissing its importance ⭐️ A simple, practical step to surrender the past and walk forward in peace We also connect this story to Isaiah 43:18–19 and God’s invitation to trust Him with the new thing He is doing. This episode will help you understand that feeling unsettled does not mean you are behind — it may simply mean you are in transition. And transition does not mean you are lost. It means you are being led. 🎁 Grab the FREE 5-Day Guide: The Peace in Every Direction Reset A Scripture & Reflection Guide for Anxious Christian Moms GET IT HERE! 📖 Scripture Referenced: ✝️ Genesis 19 (Lot’s Wife) ✝️ Isaiah 43:18–19 🎙 Missed Episode 7? Listen to: Fear of the Future: Learning to Trust God with the Unknown LISTEN HERE 🎧 Coming Next: Episode 8 – Contentment and Living Anchored in the Present (the final episode in this series) Connect with Rachel Podcast: Faith Over Anxiety for Moms Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com Free Resources: The Peace in Every Direction Reset If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to follow the show so you don’t miss the final episode in this series on contentment. Sharing this episode with another Christian mom who struggles with regret or comparison could be exactly what she needs today. Next Steps 1️⃣ Listen to Episode 7 (Jonah and fear of the future) if you haven’t yet. 2️⃣ Download the free 5-Day Peace Reset Guide to walk through this personally. 3️⃣ Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the final episode on contentment and living anchored in the present. Xoxo, Rachel 💜