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Do you ever wonder what God can do with the random seasons of your life? Sometimes life goes exactly where we plan for it go and pans out how we envisioned things would happen.
Most times? The opposite happens.
Our plans fail.
The unexpected comes.
Surprises, good or bad, interrupt our intentions for moving forward.
But what I’ve learned is that God can use any and everything that happens in your life – planned or unplanned. He has a way of weaving together seemingly disconnected circumstances and experiences in a way that turns out beautifully for our good and for His glory.
If you are experiencing a season of life that you wonder if God can use, my conversation with Kim Cash Tate will convince you that God wastes nothing.
From money-making lawyer to stay-at-home mom to LSU basketball chaplain, Kim Cash Tate walks us through what it means to trust God in ever changing seasons. While Kim’s life journey has often seemed uncertain or mismatched, she has actually learned that God used various paths to lead her to positions and people she did not have in “her plan”.
Kim has always given me such a beautiful example of what it looks like to stay committed to the adventure that God allows. Kim has story after story of how she has seen God be faithful in her life throughout the years. What I love about this woman is her willingness to be honest! She is willing to authentically talk about how difficult some of the choices of obedience have been and the specific situations where she was called to lay down her ways and pivot to God’s call.
Retrospectively recounting the winding journey of all the different roles, responsibilities, gifts, and tasks that the Lord has entrusted to her, Kim teaches us how we can learn to trust and cling to the Lord, especially when we go through seasons of waiting and feeling hidden. If you are wondering if God can use the unique seasons of your life, you are going to be blessed beyond measure as Kim teaches you how to…
- Trust the Lord in all seasons
- Wait well
- Embrace hidden seasons
What does it mean to cling to the Lord? Kim and I reflect on the importance of studying God’s word, making time for prayer, and prioritizing obedience as God leads. When we prioritize God, He often surprises us by opening up unexpected doors. Choosing to be purposeful in the waiting has allowed Kim to cultivate a humble heart over time.
You can choose to prioritize God, be faithful in your current season, and wait well too.
You can trust that God can use the seasons of your life in a wonderfully unexpected way. You can believe that investing well while you wait is not to your detriment but for your formation. You can be confident that intimacy with the Lord is worth the waiting.
Regardless of the season of life you are in, hang in there, my friend.
God wastes nothing.
The unexpected is often right around the corner of navigating well the season of life you are in right now.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Trust the Lord in all seasons
- Wait well
- Embrace hidden seasons
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- “If you just pay attention, the Holy Spirit will be faithful to make his thoughts known to you.” Kim Cash Tate
- “If you trusted that God is a good God, and if he leads you somewhere you did not expect, it’s because he has a good plan for you.” Chrystal Evans Hurst
- “If our prayer is to truly get closer to God, then we must surrender anything that would keep us from being as close as possible.” Chrystal Evans Hurst
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Kim Cash Tate on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
- Check out Kim’s resources here, including her books, novels, music, and bible studies
- Kim mentioned Our Daily Bread Ministries as a resource to us during this podcast.
- Check out Kim’s page on Amazon
- Here is the video Kim mentioned about her husband:God Called Me to Prefer My Husband’s Season Over Mine
- Want to see even more behind the scenes about Kim’s LSU Journey? Watch this video.
Other Stuff to Check Out
- Come join me in Cali in October 2023 for The Sister Circle Retreat!
- Have you listened to Episode #400, “How to Stop Second Guessing Yourself“? Listen Here!
- Need to encourage your soul? Try listening to the playlist I put together for my mom, Lady Lois’ Worship
- Interested in supporting the content I create and enjoying bonus content? Learn about joining my Inner Circle!
- Be sure to also check out my books She’s Still There, Show Up For Your Life, The 28-Day Prayer Journey, and Kingdom Woman!
Let’s Talk!
- After listening to this podcast, what is an area in your life that God is calling you to wait well in?
- What does it look like for you to be present for your current seasons?
- How are you still building intimacy and relationship with the Lord?
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@KimCashTate, one of my most favorite people and Christian sister. Thank you Chrystal for introducing Kim further to the Inner Circle and the world. Still hoping the Lord will allow her to finish the sequel to her last book and finish the Cling miniseries. #Cling 💚💚 ICS 🟡🟡