# When Looking Back Helps You Move Forward

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Podcast: [Be Sweet Ya'll](https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208)
Published: 2025-12-15T17:00:32+00:00
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Sometimes I say, “Don’t look in the rearview mirror. That’s not where you’re going.” But today I’m sharing why looking back can be holy work. When we glance over our shoulder with an open heart, we remember just how far God has brought us and how much He can still do when we keep our hands open and ready to receive. In this episode, I talk about the seasons that shaped me: the years of working three jobs, the embarrassment I carried, the kindness that kept my lights on, and the moments when God used people to love me back to life. And now, standing in this beautiful building and walking in blessings I once prayed for, I’m reminded why gratitude is the fuel that moves us forward. If you’re in a hard season, I hope my stories remind you that you’ve made it through every hard day so far and you’ll make it through this one too. Look back only long enough to say, “Thank You,” then let faith lead you on. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Welcoming our newest sponsor: Buffalo Rock Pepsi [01:00] Why looking back can deepen gratitude [02:00] Letting go, letting God, and speaking to Impact 100 [03:00] Learning to trust your voice even when fear shows up [04:00] Humbling jobs, old uniforms, and the embarrassment that shaped me [05:00] The moment I couldn’t afford power and prayed for a way forward [06:00] When community loved me through my hardest Christmas [07:00] Walking into blessings I once begged God for [08:00] Keeping your hands open so God can fill them [09:00] Reframing lack with “It’s not in my budget” [10:00] Using the past as proof that you can survive anything [11:00] Protecting your peace from negativity [12:00] Letting your story become someone else’s hope [13:00] Sponsor gratitude and reflecting on generosity [14:00] Art Pop Up details and supporting Backpack Blessings…

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