This is a short episode just to give you a life update. I haven't published any new episodes lately because I recently got engaged, and I am currently planning a wedding and preparing to move out of state after I get married. I will be taking a hiatus from the podcast indefinitely. When I do come back, the show will be bigger and better.  

 Feel free to go back and listen to any of the 40 episodes I have published to date. I have episodes about relationships, finances, mental health, physical health, and various other topics. Also, please continue to share this podcast with anyone you think would like to listen. Until next time take care!  

Wedding website: Tyler & Rue Wedding     

Here are all the books I have recommended in every episode to date: The Waiting Ruem | Books    

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Welcome to the fortieth episode of The Waiting Ruem podcast. What a milestone! Thank you all for your support, feedback, questions, and involvement. Join me as I talk to a guest, April Shields, about learning to trust God in those unplanned seasons of life. Sometimes when life is changing, you do not know where things are going - you are just a passenger along for the ride. 
Learning to trust God is easier said than done, but it is possible. Remember that you are not in control and never were. God is writing your story, do not take the pen from Him – let Him finish what He started.  

Here are all the books I have recommended in every episode to date: The Waiting Ruem | Books  

You can see April's work on her:
Website: April Shields Photography
Facebook: @ashieldsphotography
Instagram: @ashieldsphoto 

Jeremiah 29:11-13 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

I would love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:
Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.com
Instagram: @thewaitingruem
Website: The Waiting Ruem Podcast 

What are you going to do differently this year than you've done in years past? Oftentimes, we have an area or two in our lives that we know we need to change, but we never follow through. Let this year be different. Don't do the same thing you have always done and expect a different result. 

 Areas you can grow/change this year: 

• Relationally – Are there any relationships your need to work on? Do you need to work on establishing boundaries? Do you need to improve your communication with those around you? Or maybe become a better listener? 
• Emotionally – Are there any emotions you need to get rid of? Anger, Fear, Anxiety/worry. Are there emotions you need to embrace? Patience, love, kindness, forgiveness. 
• Financially – How is your financial health? Does it need to improve? Do you have a written plan? 
• Physically – Do you need to take better care of your body this year? 
• Spiritually – how can you grow spiritually this year? Ho about reading your bible? Do you need to memorize scripture? How is your prayer life? 

 Tips to help you accomplish your goals: 

• Write down your goals – when you write down your goals, it gives you clarity and direction and makes the task more attainable.
• Set realistic goals – start small 
• Remove obstacles and excuses. 

Recommended book: Creatures of Habit: Breaking the Habits Holding You Back from God's Best by Steve Poe     

Habakkuk 2:2-3: And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. 

I would love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:
Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.com
Instagram: @thewaitingruem
Website: The Waiting Ruem Podcast