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In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my friend Amanda is back to share what happened _after_ she learned to hear God's voice. She felt the Lord tell her to leave her high-paying job, which brought in most of her family's income, on a specific date: February 28. She wrestled with it for months, then obeyed, and stepped into a long waiting season where the numbers didn't add up and she felt like a failure. Amanda opens up about the pruning God did in her heart, including the anger she'd been hiding and the bitterness she saw running through her family line, and how she kept walking by faith in real life. In this conversation: - Why surrender often means letting go of good things, not just bad ones, so God can grow more fruit - Why honest, non-judging community matters, and how to speak truth over yourself when it's missing - How guarding what you let into your mind, and holding onto Psalm 23, can steady you in the valley If you're in a season of uncertainty, I hope this helps you take one next step. God is trustworthy, even when the path feels confusing. ## 📝 Related Blogs 4 blog articles inspired by this episode [ ![Featured image for Spiritual Growth During Hard Times: Finding Hope in God’s Pruning](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/w_640,h_640,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto/v1784919939/perspectivesintopractice/blog/spiritual-growth-during-hard-times-finding-hope-in-gods-pruning-1784919938909.jpg) Blog article ## Spiritual Growth During Hard Times: Finding Hope in God’s Pruning Spiritual growth during hard times begins with hope. God meets us in discomfort, shaping our hearts for more, even when the pruning feels uncomfortable. Your season matters. Read related article: Spiritual Growth During Hard Times: Finding Hope in God’s Pruning ](/blog/spiritual-growth-during-hard-times-finding-hope-in-gods-pruning) [ ![Featured image for How to Let God Lead Even When Letting Go Seems Impossible and Scary](https://res.cloudinary.com/guidedsteps/image/upload/w_640,h_640,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto/v1784335542/perspectivesintopractice/blog/how-to-let-god-lead-even-when-letting-go-seems-impossible-and-scary-1784335541838.jpg) Blog article ## How to Let God Lead Even When Letting Go Seems Impossible and Scary How to let God lead is more than a choice. It’s small steps of surrender, honest prayer, and finding peace in trusting Him when letting go feels impossible. 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