{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why You Feel Forgotten: Understanding Seasons of Preparation Before Possessing Your Promise","description":"---> Get the Prophetic Assignment & Authority Bundle by going to WeAreMeantForMore.com\/prophetic-bundle ---> Join the Prophetic Collective by going to WeAreMeantForMore.com\/community ---> Get a copy of Charity's new book: "Language of the Spirit; How to Hear God's Voice and Live a Prophetic Life" at CharityMajors.com\/LanguageOfTheSpirit   Episode Description: Ever feel like you're stuck in the "in-between"\u2014waiting on promises, but your reality looks nothing like your dreams? In this powerful episode, Charity Majors opens up about the seasons of spiritual preparation and why those moments of feeling overlooked are essential for growth. Using biblical examples, real-life stories, and her own journey, Charity Majors unpacks the difference between calling and commission, the purpose behind life's delays, and how to steward your heart while you wait. Key Timestamps: 00:00:13 \u2013 Episode introduction: God-given gifts, feeling forgotten, and the "chaotic hole" before breakthrough 00:02:24 \u2013 Understanding the \u201cin-between\u201d: Why feeling overlooked isn\u2019t the end of your story 00:06:37 \u2013 The calling vs. the commission: How David\u2019s 14-year wait as a case study 00:12:20 \u2013 The foundation rule: Why your character must go deep to support your calling 00:21:03 \u2013 Waiting "in" God instead of \u201con\u201d Him: Active vs. passive waiting 00:24:10 \u2013 Managing comparison and disappointment when others get their promises first 00:28:00 \u2013 Delays, detours, and Ishmael: Why God\u2019s timing is always protective 00:33:13 \u2013 Rooted identity and understanding your unique sphere of influence Key Takeaways: You are not forgotten or bypassed\u2014your \u201cin-between\u201d season is a preparation, not a punishment. The process develops your character so you can sustain the promise, much like how a foundation must go deep to support a tall building. There\u2019s a big difference between a calling (the invitation) and a commission (the deployment). Actively wait in God by developing your gifts and building internal strength, instead of passively waiting "on" Him. Steward your heart during seasons of delay, especially when comparison or disappointment creeps in. Don\u2019t rush your process or try to \u201cbirth an Ishmael\u201d\u2014what God is preparing for you is meant to last and bless many. Your primary identity as a child of God must be rooted before stepping into any calling or platform. Mentioned Links & Resources: Blueprint Guide: [Guide to Understanding God's Process of Preparation for Possessing the Promise] (Link will be in the show notes as mentioned in the episode\u2014be sure to check there!) Kingdom Influence Blueprint: Referenced for understanding your unique sphere of influence (Also available via show notes\u2014don\u2019t miss out!) Charity\u2019s book: Meant For More: Igniting Your Purpose in a World that Tries to Dim Your Light (Find details and links in the show notes) Previous episodes: Go back to catch previous discussions on spiritual gifts, the language of the spirit, and identity shifts. Grab the blueprint guide, revisit past episodes, and get ready for the next step in your journey to possessing your promise! ","author_name":"Meant for More Podcast with Charity Majors","author_url":"http:\/\/meantformore.libsyn.com\/website","html":"