The Power of Surrender - Learning to Trust in Life’s Uncomfortable Transitions

Introduction:
Have you ever found yourself in the messy middle—in that space between letting go of something good and stepping into your true calling? Join Charity Majors as she shares her raw, real-time journey of navigating life’s most uncomfortable transitions. In this heartfelt episode, Charity peels back the curtain on her own season of surrender, sharing wisdom, personal stories, and divine lessons about moving from clinging to calling.

Whether you’re feeling lost, in a season of transition, or sensing a shift in your spirit, this episode will help you find courage, clarity, and the assurance that you’re not alone. Discover how to embrace pruning seasons, process your experiences, and trust that you are always caught by the arms of love.

Key Takeaways:

• The power of living a message, not just speaking from head knowledge (00:00:29)

• How letting go of the “good dream” opens up space for “God’s dream” (00:01:28)

• Understanding the “gap between the monkey bars”—the sacred in-between seasons (00:02:17)

• What is “divine discontentment,” and how does it signal a necessary change? (00:03:24)

• Processing complex emotions—relief, grief, joy—during transitions (00:04:44)

• The importance of leaving one season well to enter the next with intention (00:05:19)

• The closeness of God in our wilderness and pruning seasons (00:06:00)

• Inviting the pruning process and finding grace in the letting go (00:07:03)

• Practical steps: journaling, wise counsel, and quieting the noise to hear God’s voice (00:11:10; 00:12:42; 00:14:23)

• Trusting God’s voice over your own vision and waiting for clarity before acting (00:11:10)

• The role of surrender in stepping into your true calling (00:15:27)

• The beauty and purpose found in life’s messy middle (00:17:19)

Key Timestamps:

00:00:29: Charity shares about living a message in real-time.

00:01:28: Letting go of good dreams for God’s call.

00:02:17: Story of the monkey bars and the “in-between” spaces.

00:03:24: Divine discontentment as a sign of an impending shift.

00:05:19: Why transition seasons are essential—and how to steward your heart.

00:07:03: Embracing the pruning process with gratitude.

00:11:10: Trusting God’s voice, not just your vision.

00:14:23: Quieting the noise to hear clearly from God.

00:15:27: Surrender vs. striving; following Jesus’ example.

00:17:19: Moving from clinging to calling—a messy, transformative journey.

00:17:50: Get the book “Rise” for deeper encouragement and a special free guide.

00:19:21: Final encouragement for anyone feeling in free fall—God’s arms are always there.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Charity’s Books:

  • Rise: How to Find Your People, Your Power and Your Purpose in Your Journey Towards Success (Get your copy for stories, practical tips, and a special bonus guidebook about being brave in the in-between!)

  • Meant: Igniting Your Purpose in a World That Tries to Dim Your Light

(Note: Please visit Amazon and search “Charity Majors Rise” for the direct link to her new book.)