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Stop Striving, Start Trusting: God’s Plan Is Better

Episode 739 of the Made for Impact podcast, hosted by Petia Kolibova, titled "Stop Striving, Start Trusting: God’s Plan Is Better" was published on August 29, 2025 and runs 17 minutes.

August 29, 2025 ·17m · Made for Impact

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Summary

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, things just don’t turn out the way you planned? In this episode, host Petia Kolibova Burns shares her raw and real journey of letting go of striving, surrendering her pain to God, and discovering the peace that comes only from trusting His plan.Through stories of personal loss, marriage struggles, and moments of deep surrender, Petia reveals how obedience and faith opened unexpected doors of provision and healing. If you’ve been waiting on an unanswered prayer, facing disappointment, or carrying the weight of trying to control every outcome, this episode will remind you: God’s plan is always better than yours. Key Takeaways Release the pressure: Striving only leads to burnout; trust brings freedom. Obedience matters: Small steps of obedience can unlock big blessings. God redeems loss: Even in heartbreak, God’s presence brings peace and purpose. Unity through faith: Petia and her husband’s spiritual growth shows how surrender can restore relationships. Peace in God’s timing: His delays are not denials—His plan is worth waiting for. Action Steps Reflect: Where are you striving instead of trusting God? Pray: Turn your requests into praise and gratitude. Journal: What would it look like if you surrendered this area fully to God? Share: Send this episode to someone who needs encouragement in a waiting season. Connect: Join Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your testimony of faith. Call to Action ✨ Ready to clarify your calling and grow your God-aligned business? Book your free Purpose Activation Call here: https://calendly.com/bestrongminded/purpose-activation-call

Episode Description

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, things just don’t turn out the way you planned? In this episode, host Petia Kolibova Burns shares her raw and real journey of letting go of striving, surrendering her pain to God, and discovering the peace that comes only from trusting His plan. Through stories of personal loss, marriage struggles, and moments of deep surrender, Petia reveals how obedience and faith opened unexpected doors of provision and healing. If you’ve been waiting on an unanswered prayer, facing disappointment, or carrying the weight of trying to control every outcome, this episode will remind you: God’s plan is always better than yours.

Key Takeaways
  • Release the pressure: Striving only leads to burnout; trust brings freedom.
  • Obedience matters: Small steps of obedience can unlock big blessings.
  • God redeems loss: Even in heartbreak, God’s presence brings peace and purpose.
  • Unity through faith: Petia and her husband’s spiritual growth shows how surrender can restore relationships.
  • Peace in God’s timing: His delays are not denials—His plan is worth waiting for.
Action Steps
  • Reflect: Where are you striving instead of trusting God?
  • Pray: Turn your requests into praise and gratitude.
  • Journal: What would it look like if you surrendered this area fully to God?
  • Share: Send this episode to someone who needs encouragement in a waiting season.
  • Connect: Join Petia on Instagram @petiakolibova to share your testimony of faith.
Call to Action

✨ Ready to clarify your calling and grow your God-aligned business? Book your free Purpose Activation Call here: https://calendly.com/bestrongminded/purpose-activation-call

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