Purpose in Seasons of Pause and in Seasons of Pain

In this heartfelt episode of The Encouragement Well, Rachel Haywood speaks to the woman who feels paused, hidden, tired, or tender from a painful season and wonders if her purpose is still intact. Through Scripture, honest reflection, and encouragement rooted in faith, this episode reminds listeners that purpose is not lost because life got quiet, and calling is not canceled because life got hard.Rachel reflects on Hagar, Hannah, Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:10, John 15:4, and Zechariah 4:10 to remind women that God sees them in the wilderness, meets them in their pain, restores their souls, and helps them take the next faithful step. This conversation is for the woman who is healing, waiting, rebuilding, or learning how to walk with God at a different pace.If you have been wondering whether your pause means you have been put away, or whether your pain has disqualified you, this episode is a gentle reminder: God is still leading, still restoring, and still holding your purpose in His hands. 00:00 EPISODE 24 — Purpose in Seasons of Pause and in Seasons of Pain05:01 When Purpose Feel Paused11:47 Pain Doesn't Pause Your Purpose15:27 The Shepherd Restores You So You Can Keep Walking22:45 What God Develops in the Pause and in the Pain31:32 What Purpose Can Look Like in Seasons of Pause and in Seasons of Pain34:59 Walking Out Purpose Right Here40:47 Closing Encouragement42:28 Prayer44:27 Outro