A few months ago, I felt stuck in my career, my purpose, and life in general. Most of it came from not achieving my goals as quickly as I wanted. I longed for speed and breakthrough. But one night when I couldn’t sleep, the Lord spoke to me:
“When you watch others without focusing on your own lane, you will be slower.”
That truth shifted everything. It wasn’t God slowing me down; it was me! Often, when things don’t happen, we assume God is closing doors. But sometimes, we are the ones delaying ourselves.
In that season, God asked me to:
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- Pray more and spend intentional time with Him.
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- Study His Word instead of endlessly scrolling on social media.
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- Read books that expand my knowledge.
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- Stop making excuses.
This showed me the importance of pouring from a full cup. I can’t give what I don’t have. Without substance, I will not become successful or effective in what I do. The more intimate we are with God, the clearer He makes our path, and the more divine speed we receive.
Through this, I learned something valuable: slowing down doesn’t mean failure. Sometimes, when we’re not constantly producing or achieving, we feel unworthy, unimpactful, or “not enough.” But slowing down gives space to reflect on where you are today and where God is leading you next. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re often consumed with planning our next move and measuring our worth by what we accomplish. But sometimes, it’s perfectly okay to pause and simply focus on being, allowing ourselves to rest, reflect, and embrace the present moment without pressure
If you ever feel stuck, remember Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” Psalm 119:105 also reminds us that “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” God’s Word is what brings clarity and direction.
What Helped Me Move Forward: Discipline and Prayer
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that prayer must be paired with discipline. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, but you sleep in, skip workouts, and ignore healthy eating, it will take much longer to see results. In the same way, a student aiming to graduate cannot expect succes by missing classes and neglecting study.
Faith without works is dead, as stated in the word of God. Prayer opens the way, but discipline moves you forward. So, you must go into action mode. If you don’t go in action mode, don’t be suprised that you’re not moving forward.
My Final Thoughts
Today, I no longer feel stuck. I’ve gained clarity, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose. Life has taught me that it’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon. It’s not about how fast you move, but how far you go with God’s guidance.
So if you’re in a season where you feel stuck, don’t despair. Pause. Pray. Reflect. Build discipline. And then move forward with confidence in God’s timing.
Because the journey is just as important as the destination.
