When I used to say yes to everything, it led me to feeling overcommitted and overwhelmed. Prioritizing what matters most set me free!
By agreeing to every volunteer sign-up, last-minute need, every “godly” role, and every opportunity that made me feel needed, I got distracted by good things. I lost sight of my real priorities, what God called me to do.
While on the outside I looked like I had it all together and was productive, I didn’t feel that way. Inwardly, I was tired, overwhelmed, unsure of my true purpose and struggling. I was running on empty. Can you relate to this season of busyness?
What I didn’t realize at the time was that saying yes to everything was actually saying no. It meant “No” to my clarity, my peace, and the specific purpose God had designed just for me. It was time to make space for what mattered and refocus my priorities.
It wasn’t until I started spending quiet time in the Word that I began to ask, “God, what is my calling?” “What do you want me to do?” I wanted to refocus. I wanted intentional living not just routine.
He didn’t answer me all at once. But over time, through Scripture and prayer, He made it clear. When you know your God-given calling, you stop striving for every assignment—and start walking confidently in your purpose.
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That journey inspired me to create the 21-Day Devotional to Discover Your Purpose. A Scripture-filled tool designed to help you identify your calling through prayer, Bible study, and intentional journaling.
This devotional will walk you through 3 weeks of biblical truth, quiet reflection, and faith-filled questions that draw you deeper into what God created you to do.
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Whether you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or just ready for clarity about your purpose, this is a grace-filled guide to help you move forward—with Jesus at the center.
You don’t have to do it all.
Just walk in your calling, with confidence and peace.
Let’s discover it together. 💫 What helps you refocus when life feels overwhelming?
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