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

💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join 📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free ✨ 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! 💬 MORE BELOVED: → An Invitation: https://www.belovedwomen.org/about/an-invitation/ → Free Resources: https://www.belovedwomen.org/free-resources BOOKS BY CHRISTINA → Crazy or Called: https://amzn.to/3o5D7Ai → Worth More Than Rubies: https://amzn.to/2PjORh5 → Relentless Joy: https://amzn.to/3szt2c1 → Stand Firm: https://amzn.to/3UyLtvz START YOUR CHRISTIAN YOUTUBE CHANNEL → Christian YouTube Masterclass: https://christinapatterson.com/masterclass → Christian YouTube Course: https://christinapatterson.com/creative LET’S CONNECT → Christina: https://www.christinapatterson.com → Beloved Women: https://www.belovedwomen.org 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 *Amazon links are affiliate links.