26 | Looking Back Before Moving Forward: A Faith-Filled Year-End Review

Before you start planning a new year, setting goals, or thinking about what needs to change, this episode invites you to pause and look at the year you’re finishing. Not to analyze every detail. Not to judge yourself. Just to reflect. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re walking through a simple, intentional way to review the past year—so you don’t rush ahead without recognizing what this season actually held. Together, we’ll look at the big picture, notice patterns, reflect on key areas of life, and take time to recognize where God was present along the way. This episode isn’t about fixing everything before January arrives. It’s about slowing down, gaining clarity, and moving forward with wisdom instead of pressure. You’ll learn: ✨ How to pause and reflect on the year you’re finishing before jumping into planning ✨ A simple way to identify the overall theme of your past year ✨ How to look honestly at highs, lows, and what they revealed about you ✨ How to review 8 key areas of your life without judgment or pressure ✨ How to notice where God was present—even when it wasn’t obvious at the time ✨ Why reflection creates clarity before you think about goals or change Scripture of the Week Psalm 90:12 (NIV) “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” 📚 Resources Mentioned 🛒Simple Daily Faith - Scripture Verse Cards & Sugar Scrubs 🛒 My favorite Things → Amazon Storefront 📚 Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course 💌 Connect With Me 📧 Email → [email protected] 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire