What if the life you're grieving isn't actually the life God was preparing you for?
In this episode, I'm joined by professional organizer and author Melinda Grace for an honest conversation about waiting, surrender, motherhood, calling, and learning to embrace a slower pace.
Melinda shares how God used seasons of burnout, anxiety, and unmet expectations to reshape not only her career but also her identity. What began as a dream of becoming an actress eventually became a passion for helping women create peaceful, grace-filled homes—and discovering that sometimes God's greatest gifts arrive disguised as detours.
We also talk about:
Why God often develops our character before our calling
Letting go of timelines and expectations
How clutter can affect our peace
The importance of slowing down in a culture that celebrates hustle
Waiting well in a world of instant answers and AI
Creating space to hear God's voice again
Whether you're waiting for healing, purpose, marriage, motherhood, clarity, or simply your next step, this conversation is a reminder that God isn't wasting your waiting. He's forming you.
Connect with Melinda:
Website: melindagrace.com
Book: Grace-Filled Organization & Audio Book
Instagram: @melindagraceorganizing
Freebie: Refresh Your Kitchen with My Top 10 Organizing Hacks for Kitchens
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