When God Lets You Choose: Trusting God in Life's Decisions [Dear Beloved 001]

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✨ Welcome to Dear Beloved, our cozy corner of the internet where we share life updates, answer your heartfelt questions, and encourage one another in faith! In today’s episode, I’m answering a powerful question from one of our viewers about knowing when God is calling you to step into something new — especially as a mother desiring to honor both family and calling. We’re also talking about trusting God in seasons of uncertainty, my latest ministry updates, and a story of God’s faithfulness in my own life! Watch the full episode and join the conversation in the comments! 💬

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0:00 — Intro: We want clear answers from God… but faith doesn’t always work that way
0:32 — Welcome to Dear Beloved: What this series is all about
1:13 — Life update: Why I started Dear Beloved videos
2:13 — Beloved Planner updates: Will they restock?
3:11 — Behind the scenes: Our new Bible study Restoring Eden
4:07 — Beloved & Co. business membership update
4:43 — Today’s main question: How do I know God’s calling for me as a mom?
5:14 — Reading Sunshine’s heartfelt question
7:00 — Encouragement: Start small, seek wise counsel, and pray
9:02 — Practical advice for discerning your next steps
10:26 — Clarifying 1 Corinthians 7:20 (It’s not about staying stuck!)
11:48 — It’s okay to grow as your family grows too
13:35 — Embracing change with trust in God
15:00 — Trusting God when He lets you choose
16:06 — Isaiah 26:3 — Keeping your mind on the Lord
16:58 — Talk to your family: Open communication matters
17:46 — Storytime: When God moved us into our home (flood story!)
23:35 — Encouragement: Look for God even in uncomfortable seasons
24:45 — What I’m loving right now: A Bible app plan for wives & mothers
25:58 — Verse of the Week: Proverbs 3:5–6
26:08 — Closing prayer and encouragement to stay connected

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