What If God Isn’t Punishing You, But Pushing You to Believe in Yourself?

For the longest time, I thought the struggles in my life were some kind of punishment—a consequence for not doing things “right” or not being “enough.” Every failed relationship, every detour, every hard lesson felt like proof that I was unworthy, that maybe I was making the wrong choices.

But what if that’s not the case at all?

What if God, the universe, or whatever higher power you believe in isn’t trying to break you down—but build you up? What if the turbulence you feel isn’t a sign that you’re lost, but a necessary push toward trusting yourself fully?

The Trap of Seeking Validation Over Discernment

One of the biggest things that kept me stuck in life was aligning myself with people who didn’t value my discernment—who saw my deep knowing, my gut instincts, as a liability rather than a gift.

And guess what? I believed them.

I started second-guessing myself. I questioned my natural ability to read situations, to sense when something was off, to understand things that others couldn’t yet see. I allowed their doubt to override my own God-given intuition.

And because I didn’t trust myself, I kept ending up in partnerships—business, friendships, even relationships—where I was gaslit, unheard, and made to feel like I was too much or too intense.

But the truth? God gave me discernment for a reason.

He knew I was meant to be a shift-shaker—someone who helps others break past limits and create their own destiny.

And maybe, just maybe, the same is true for you.

Discomfort Is the Path to Your Destiny

We often pray for clarity, but clarity doesn’t come in comfort. It comes in the storm, in the moments that challenge us to rise.

God doesn’t put you in easy situations because easy doesn’t refine you. He places you in situations that force you to trust Him, trust yourself, and strip away everything that is not in alignment with your purpose.

I used to see the struggles—the breakups, the business failures, the betrayals—as evidence that something was wrong with me.

Now, I see them as evidence that something was being made right...ME!

Because every single moment of turbulence forced me to let go of what wasn’t serving me and step deeper into my purpose.

If you’re feeling resistance in your life, ask yourself:

• What limiting beliefs is God asking me to release?
• What am I afraid of letting go of, even though I know it’s not for me?
• Where have I been ignoring my discernment because it feels safer to follow what others think?

You Were Made to Co-Create With God

The truth is, you were not put here to simply survive.

You were created to co-create—to build, expand, and step into a version of yourself that is fully aligned with your purpose.

But in order to do that, you have to trust Him enough to walk through the uncertainty.

This is why things feel uncomfortable before they align.
This is why things fall apart before something better is built.
This is why old versions of you have to die before you can fully step into the new.

God isn’t trying to break you. He’s trying to wake you up.

To see your power.
To recognize your gifts.
To stop seeking validation from people who were never meant to guide you.
To trust that when you move in alignment with Him, everything you desire becomes possible.

So, the next time life feels like it’s falling apart, ask yourself:

• Is this actually falling apart, or is it falling into place?
• What is God trying to reveal to me through this discomfort?
• Am I willing to let go of control and trust that I am being guided?

Because when you learn to trust Him and yourself, you unlock a level of confidence, knowing, and peace that is truly euphoric.

Are you ready to step into the life that was designed for you? If so, let’s do this work together. Book a session with me, and let’s uncover the limiting beliefs keeping you stuck so you can move into your full alignment.

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Because you were never meant to stay small. You were meant to shift, expand, and step into everything you were created for.