“I Didn't Plan on Seeing 50: But God Did.”

Ladies we want to prayer for you. Please take time to share your story or just ask for prayer. We would love to be unrelated sister to you!A Solo Reflection EpisodeAs I turn 50, I’m taking time to reflect—not to live in the past, but to recognize the faithfulness of God through every chapter of my life. There was a time I didn’t expect to live past 30, but Jesus had a story for me that I couldn’t yet see.In this personal solo episode, I share my journey from addiction to freedom, motherhood, healing, sanctification, learning to forgive myself, and discovering that Jesus was everything I had been searching for. Today, I can look at my life—my son, my marriage, my testimony, and the opportunities God has given me—and say with complete gratitude: Grace got me here.This isn’t a story about what I accomplished. It’s a testimony of what Jesus redeemed.HEART OF THE EPISODEThis episode is not about celebrating everything I’ve accomplished in 50 years.It’s about recognizing everything God has carried me through.There was a time I didn’t expect—or even want—to live past 30.Now I’m turning 50.I didn’t get here because I figured everything out.I got here because Jesus kept pursuing me, loving me, correcting me, healing me, and redeeming parts of my story I thought could never be redeemed.Main Scripture: Psalm 103:2–5“Bless the Lord, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits"Psalm 139:16“All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the plans I have for you…”Ephesians 2:8–9“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9: not by works, so that no one can boast."Psalm 68:5“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”Isaiah 54:5“For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his name…”James 1:17“Every good and perfect gift is from above…”2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”John 8:36“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”Revelation 12:11“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” CLOSING PRAYER  Father, Lord, I pray for the person listening who can’t see their 50 yet.Maybe they can’t even see tomorrow.Remind them that their story isn’t finished.Meet them right where they are.Break chains.Heal wounds.Restore hope.Teach them to forgive themselves after You have forgiven them.Show them that freedom is possible.And let my life never become a story about what I accomplished.Let it always be a testimony of what Jesus Christ has done.If You give me another day, let me use it for You.If You give me another year, let me use it for You.If You give me another 50 years, let every one of them point somebody back to You.I give You all the glory.All the honor.And all the praise.In the mighty name of Jesus,Amen.We want this to be truly interactive podcast. Please go in the fan mail athttps://unrelatedsisterspodcast.buzzsprout.com and tell us your stories and let us know if it’s okay to share (no names). Let us know if you need prayer or how we can support you in your journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Follow us on Facebook @Unrelated Sister's: Truth & Grace Conversation Podcast TikTok @Unrelated.SistersPodcast Email us at [email protected]