• Balancing a career and passion can be challenging but rewarding.
• Resilience and trust are key themes in navigating life's detours.
• Curiosity about God's plan can help in career satisfaction.
• Creative blocks are common and can be overcome by community support.
• Expectations can hinder creativity; it's important to recalibrate.
• Surrendering dreams to God can lead to unexpected paths.
• Finding joy in the process of creation is essential.

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In the first episode of 2026 of the Inner Revival Podcast, Monika Kirkland shares her personal journey through a challenging end to the previous year, marked by illness and exhaustion. She reflects on the difficulties faced during December, including sickness in her family and the emotional toll it took on her. Despite these struggles, Monika emphasizes the importance of resilience and encourages listeners who may feel similarly overwhelmed as they enter the new year. She reassures them that even if they feel like they are 'limping' into 2026, they are still standing and capable of moving forward.

Monika also introduces her word for the year, 'hope,' explaining its biblical significance as a confident expectation of God's promises. She shares a verse from Jeremiah that highlights the blessings of trusting in the Lord. Throughout the episode, she aims to uplift her audience, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles and that placing hope in God can lead to renewal and peace in their everyday lives. Monika concludes with an invitation for listeners to join her in this journey of faith and encouragement throughout the year.

Takeaways

- You may be limping, but you are still standing
- Keep putting one foot in front of the other
- Sometimes the greatest blessings come when we have reached the end of ourselves
- Hope is an active trust that God is faithful.

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In this episode of the Inner Revival podcast, host Monika Kirkland reflects on her year, sharing personal updates, the significance of her Word of the Year 'New', and her journey of writing both fiction and nonfiction. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of her creative process, the importance of family traditions, and her excitement for the future as she prepares to share her new books with the world.

Takeaways:

-Monika reflects on the importance of family traditions during the holiday season.
-She celebrates two years of the Inner Revival podcast and expresses gratitude to her listeners.
-The Word of the Year for Monika was 'New', symbolizing growth and new beginnings.
-She shares her struggles with securing a book contract and feelings of discouragement.
-Monika's journey led her to write a nonfiction book, set to release in 2026.
-She also wrote a romantic comedy, rediscovering her joy in writing fiction.
-The creative process can be a source of healing and joy, even in difficult seasons.
-Monika emphasizes that nothing is wasted in God's plan for our lives.
-She encourages listeners to trust in God's timing and guidance in their creative endeavors.

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