64. When Loneliness Leads You Closer to God: Surrender, Identity & Devotion with Kimmy Roberts

What if the season you never would have chosen became the very season God used to draw you closer to Him? In this episode of Not Just Waiting, Reanna Hoffmann sits down with Kimmy Roberts, a ministry leader and soon-to-be published author, to talk about the unexpected ways God forms us in seasons of loneliness, uncertainty, and waiting. After moving from California to Kansas, Kimmy found herself navigating a kind of loneliness she had never experienced before. In a season where familiar friendships and community felt far away, God began deepening her devotion to Him and teaching her what it meant to know Him not only as Father, but also as Friend. Together, Reanna and Kimmy talk about surrendering when life doesn't look the way you expected, learning to trust God's timing, and recognizing that an unwanted season can still be full of purpose. They also explore identity in Christ, the pressure Christian women can feel to say yes to every opportunity, and why following Jesus includes learning to establish godly boundaries. This is an honest conversation about the difference between knowing God's truth and actually living like we believe it—and the freedom that comes when we let His voice, rather than other people's opinions or our own insecurities, lead our lives. In this episode, we talk about: • Finding friendship with God in a season of loneliness • Surrendering when you don't know how your story will unfold • Recognizing God's goodness in seasons you wouldn't have chosen • Moving from people-pleasing and insecurity toward a secure identity in Christ • Learning to say yes and no with wisdom, prayer, and intentionality • Understanding godly boundaries without abandoning a heart of service • Releasing condemnation and embracing the grace Jesus has given us Connect with Kimmy Roberts:Find Kimmy on Instagram and TikTok at @KimmyRobertsAuthor (  / kimmyrobertsauthor  ) . Her website and upcoming book details are in development, with publication anticipated around March 2027. If you're in a season that feels lonely, uncertain, or different from what you imagined, this conversation is a reminder that God sees you, knows your pain, and is still at work in your story. You are not behind. You are not forgotten. And you are Not Just Waiting. Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder.