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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Moment I Stopped Forcing My Life and Let God Lead

from Made for Impact · host Petia Burns

Have you ever felt like your life wasn't moving fast enough?  Maybe you've prayed for a relationship, a baby, healing, clarity, or purpose and wondered why God wasn't answering on your timeline.  In this deeply personal episode, I share how looking back completely changed the way I see God's timing. From pregnancy loss and heartbreak to motherhood, ministry, and finally beginning the book I always knew was inside me, I can now see that God wasn't withholding good things from me; He was preparing me for something better.  If you've ever felt frustrated by waiting, disappointed by closed doors, or tempted to force your own plans, I pray this conversation reminds you that God's delays are never wasted.  In this episode, you'll discover: • Why do we often try to control God's timeline • What my miscarriages taught me about trusting God • How surrender opened the door to peace and unexpected purpose • Why God cares more about our transformation than our timeline • The difference between striving in our own strength and being led by the Holy Spirit • How God unexpectedly led me to begin writing the book I've dreamed about for years  Scripture: James 4:8 - “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”  ✨ Next Step  If you're longing to grow closer to Jesus, study Scripture with other women, and learn how to hear God's voice through His Word, I'd love to invite you to join our free Deeply Devoted Bible Study community on Telegram.  Join here: https://bit.ly/DeeplyDevotedBIBLEstudy  If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that God is always working, even in the waiting.  

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