How to Honor Your Past and Step Forward in Faith for the Next Season

Episode Description:

In this heartfelt episode of the Meant For More Podcast, Charity Majors dives deep into the power of blessing your backstory, especially as we transition from one year to the next. She shares biblical insight, personal reflections, and actionable steps for honoring your journey so far, cultivating gratitude, and preparing your heart to move forward in faith. Discover how remembering God’s faithfulness and embracing gratitude can heal past disappointments and set you up for a courageous new season.

Whether you’re closing out a challenging year or simply sensing change on the horizon, this episode is packed with practical encouragement, spiritual wisdom, and resources to support you through times of transition.

Timestamps & Highlights:

  • [00:00:55] Introduction to Blessing Your Backstory:
    Charity Majors explains the biblical concept of creating memorials to remember what God has done, referencing the Israelites’ stones at the Jordan River.

  • [00:02:10] Choosing How We See God’s Hand in Every Chapter:
    Insights from Joseph’s story and the importance of gratitude as spiritual warfare.

  • [00:04:34] The Power of Gratitude:
    Learn why gratitude is foundational for entering God’s presence and healing disappointment.

  • [00:07:49] Miracle of Multiplication:
    Charity Majors unpacks the five loaves and two fish story, showing how gratitude unlocks blessings.

  • [00:09:21] Redemption & Reconciliation:
    How God turns scars into stories and sets you free from bitterness and regret.

  • [00:12:22] Free Resource:
    Introduction to the Brave in the Between Guidebook, a free downloadable tool for reflection and transition.

  • [00:15:14] Partnering with God’s Plan:
    Details about an online master class designed to help you hear God’s voice for your next year.

  • [00:16:41] Practical Challenge & Encouragement:
    Inviting listeners to see God’s timing and blessing throughout their past seasons.

Key Takeaways:

  • Blessing your backstory isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a spiritual practice and act of faith.

  • Remembering God’s faithfulness fosters gratitude, which heals disappointment and prepares us for what’s next.

  • Redemption and reconciliation are woven into every chapter—if it’s not good, it’s not the end.

  • Take intentional time to reflect on the past year and look forward with expectation and hope.

  • Utilize free and affordable resources to walk through transition with clarity and spiritual insight.

Mentioned Links & Resources:

Connect & Take Action: Ready to process your past season and move forward with God’s plan? Download the Brave in the Between Guidebook and check out the master class to start your journey today.
You are meant for more—step confidently into your next season!

Charity Majors