# Grace in the Grind: Extra Shot — Cup 9: Between What Was and What Will Be

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Podcast: [Grace in the Grind: Biblical Faith for Everyday Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-in-the-grind-7570221)
Published: 2026-01-02T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

There’s something strangely intense about New Year’s Eve. You sit down with your Bible, a fresh cup of coffee, maybe even a journal… and suddenly your phone chirps: “Here’s your entire year in 37 seconds!” Absolutely not. Some of us are barely ready to check our bank app today — we don’t need an algorithm narrating our emotional journey. But there is something holy about this day — this doorway between what was and what will be. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about in this Ninth Cup of Grace in the Grind . In this episode, we slow down and take an honest, grace-filled look back at the past year — the good, the hard, the unexpected, and the prayers still waiting to be answered. Through Scripture, reflection, and real-life stories, we explore how God has been working behind the scenes even when we didn’t see it in real time. Inside this episode you’ll find: • A reflective New Year’s Eve message rooted in Isaiah 43:18–19 , Psalm 138:8 , and Lamentations 3:22–23 • Encouragement for the “in-between seasons” of calling, waiting, and transition • A reminder that God wastes nothing — not your quiet seasons, your stretching seasons, or your unresolved stories • Personal reflections from Cody on family change, travel, illness, unexpected blessings, and God’s quiet faithfulness • A hopeful invitation to step into the new year with trust, open hands, and renewed confidence in God’s purpose If you’ve felt weary, uncertain, overwhelmed, grateful, or all of the above — this episode will meet you right where you are. New Year’s Eve isn’t just a countdown; it’s an opportunity to remember God’s faithfulness and look ahead with expectation, not pressure. Perfect for listeners craving Christian encouragement, biblical reflection, end-of-year hope, and a reminder that grace is still…

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