190. Looking Back to See How God Is Always Working

For those who've ever felt the weight of unanswered prayers or questioned their calling, this episode is for you. As a sister in faith, I want to inspire and motivate you to recognize that your dreams are not impossible with God.

I was praying about how to end the 2023 podcast season. It took a moment of pause and reflection to see I needed to share God’s hand over every minute of the last 12 months.

***Make sure to LISTEN for 5 scriptures you need for your goals in 2024.

I'm not one to boast, but I feel compelled to acknowledge how God carried me through 2023. Battling feelings of being too old or too late, I chose to turn away from the devil's lies and follow the path laid out by Jesus. With only an assistant working a few hours a week, a supportive husband, and an amazing best friend, it's truly been just me, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit navigating the journey.

✨  Looking Back on 2023 to See How God Was Always Working:

• Fit God’s Way was #1 in New Releases for "Whole Food Diets and Women’s Christian Living."

• Appearances on Christian TV shows such as The 700 Club, CBN, Life Today, Cornerstone, and Hope Today.

• Wrote articles for renowned Christian publications like Jesus Calling and Sadie Robertson Huff’s Live Original Blog.

• Sony renewed my F.I.T. Workout Series on Pure Flix for another three years.

• Hosted a $5000 Healthy You Sweepstakes with Salem Radio Stations, impacting thousands.

• My Fit God’s Way Blog appears now on 100 Salem radio stations and websites like – The Word and The Fish.

• Over half a million Strong. Confident. His. Podcast downloads.

• Created 70 new podcasts and blogs, along with videos.

• Hosted notable guests like Shannon Bream, Wendy Griffith, Ashley Key, Chi Braley, and Megan Alexander.

• Through a Fit God’s Way Book launch party.

• Guided 3,500 women through a 21-day Fitness Bible study challenge.

• Launched The Fit God’s Way 7Ws Social Media Challenge.

• Spoke at the Christian Women’s Conference in Orlando.

• Became a regular guest on Moody’s Faith Radio with Carmen Leberge.

• Contributed over $10,000 to charities, including Phoenix Rescue Mission, The Dream Center, St. Jude's, and Compassion.

• Completed an 18-month Discipleship women’s ministry leadership course at Scottsdale Bible Church.

• Shared the miraculous story of God sparing my brother Tommy’s life who died and his wife kept his blood flowing through CPR. 

• Witnessed the joy of my brother Johnny and his wife Brandy getting married in Playa del Carmen.

• Celebrated my daughter learning to drive and obtaining her driver’s license.

• Reached millions of people to share the hope of God, the grace of knowing Jesus Christ, and the power of walking in the Holy Spirit.

As I sat down to record this podcast, I had no script, but what emerged was a message of hope through my testimony. Now, I invite you to reflect on your own 2023. Grab a piece of paper, open a journal, or use your phone to jot down the moments when God's hand was evident in your life.

Faith Fuel for 2024

• May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 (ESV)
• But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31(ESV)
• Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1(ESV)
• Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12(ESV)
• Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) 

Remember, as we look back, let's dream again with hopeful expectations for what God will do with willing hearts and faith-filled belief.

Sharing My Top Podcast Episodes From 2023

1. The BEST Motivational Speech: Failure is Not Your Destiny! https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/the-best-motivational-speech-failure-is-not-your-destiny
2. Unhealthy Friendships: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/unhealthy-friendships-boundaries-and-knowing-when-it-s-time-to-say-goodbye
3. Shannon Bream https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/shannon-bream-god-s-unwavering-love-guides-sustains-us
4. How to Unleash God’s Power for Breakthrough in Your Life: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/unleashing-god-s-power-for-a-breakthrough-in-your-life
5. From Broken to Beautiful: How Your Fitness Resembles a Home Renovation Show: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/from-broken-to-beautiful-how-your-fitness-resembles-a-home-renovation-show 
6. Christian Weight Loss: Learn a 7-Step Guide to Eating https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/christian-weight-loss-7-step-guide-to-eating 
7. 22 Bible Verses Every Woman Needs to Control Her Emotions: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/22-bible-verses-every-woman-needs-to-control-her-emotions 
8. The Jesus Series: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/the-jesus-series-20-practical-steps-to-live-like-jesus-for-your-best-health
9. Find Out Why Your Fitness Plan Isn’t Working and How To Fix It: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/find-out-why-your-fitness-plan-isn-t-working-and-how-to-fix-it
10.  When My Brother Dies, God Said, No! Hear His Story for God’s Glory: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/when-my-brother-died-god-said-no-tommy-danielle-dolan
11.  The Jesus Glow Series: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/blog/the-jesus-glow-series-how-to-get-your-glow-back
    

Merry Christmas Sister and Happy New Year. May God bless you and your family.

Remember you are Strong. Confident. His.

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