EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 24 MIN
Thanking God for The Things That Didn't Go My Way
from The True North Podcast · host Mykah Price Ballard
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not how I pictured it”? Naomi did too. In the book of Ruth, Naomi loses everything and returns home bitter, empty, and convinced that God has turned against her. In this episode, we look at Naomi’s story as a cautionary reminder and a comfort. Sometimes, when things don’t go our way, it’s not rejection — it’s redirection. God may allow emptiness to make room for something new. Just like new wine needs new wineskins, our hearts sometimes need stretching before they can hold what God has planned. If you’ve been disappointed, discouraged, or afraid to hope again, this conversation will remind you that God’s “no” is often protection, and His detours still lead to destiny. The same God who made a way in the sea is making a way in you. Sign up for my newsletter: https://thenorthernnook.beehiiv.com/ New here? Learn all about True North by visiting https://truenorth-ministries.com/ today! Follow us on socials to receive weekly encouragement, and subscribe to the show to be the first to know when a new episode drops!
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