Episode 30
30 | Overwhelmed and Stuck? Try This One Shift to Get Clear on God's Plan For You
Have you ever found yourself stuck, longing for clarity about God’s plans for you?
We tackled that heavy topic in our latest conversation — and let’s be honest, who hasn’t been there? I’ve been there too: praying, hoping for guidance, but often just spinning my wheels.
We often think we need to have everything figured out before we can take action. But here’s the truth — that mindset can really throw a wrench in the works!
If you’re feeling stuck, let’s tackle this together. Grab your notebook and pen, because I’m sharing practical tips to help you break free, get those spiritual gears turning, and start pursuing the unique purpose God has for you!
I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!
Michelle
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Transcript
This was huge for me as a perfectionist because perfectionism is just fear in disguise.
Speaker A:Let me say that again.
Speaker A:Perfectionism is just fear in disguise.
Speaker A:It kept me from moving forward.
Speaker A:What do you do when you feel stuck and overwhelmed and you just want to know that you're living the plan God created you for?
Speaker A:Today's episode is for you.
Speaker A:If you've been spinning your wheels, trying to figure out God's plan, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if clarity will ever come, I'll be sharing the shift that brought me peace and plus a practical way that you can start moving forward today.
Speaker A:Grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in.
Speaker A:If you're ready to break free from stuck, gain clarity and take steps towards discerning your unique purpose, all while following God's guidance to become the person he created you to be.
Speaker A:If so, you're in the right place.
Speaker A:Hello, I'm Michelle, a Catholic discernment mentor and spiritual coach who went from lost and questioning my purpose to confident in my unique calling using a Catholic based strategy that places God in and the Catholic faith at the center.
Speaker A:Are you ready to dive in, grab your pen and notebook and get comfy, open your heart and mind and invite God in as we get ready to become who God created you to be.
Speaker A:Let's do this.
Speaker A:You've been feeling a nudge that God has something more for you, but you're afraid to take a step because you're not sure it's the right one.
Speaker A:You keep waiting for absolute certainty before you move, but instead you end up stuck wondering if you'll ever know your purpose for sure.
Speaker A:And I want you to stop waiting for perfect clarity before you act.
Speaker A:I want you to stop letting fear hold you back from the calling that God has placed on your life.
Speaker A:And I want you to start using a clear God led process that helps you uncover your purpose and take action with peace and confidence.
Speaker A:I want you to go right now to Bit ly catholicpurposecoaching and get started with me so that we can ignite that fire within your soul and help you walk forward in that mission that God created you for.
Speaker A:This topic is so close to my heart because I have been exactly where you are right now, sitting in this place of you're praying, you're waiting and you're feeling just so overwhelmed.
Speaker A:I used to think that I had to know exactly what God wanted me to do before I could take any steps.
Speaker A:I wanted that 100% certainty from God.
Speaker A:But what shifted everything for me was hearing reflections from others and realizing it doesn't have to be perfect for me to move forward.
Speaker A:I don't need to have this 100% right before I start.
Speaker A:When we're stuck and overwhelmed, we often stay in a passive waiting mode, and we're just hoping clarity will just drop into our laps.
Speaker A:We read, we pray, and we possibly try to consume Catholic faith content around our unique purpose, but we still don't take action.
Speaker A:The problem isn't that you're doing anything wrong.
Speaker A:It it's that you need a mindset shift.
Speaker A:What really happens when you feel stuck?
Speaker A:You feel stuck and you're overwhelmed because you think you have to get it completely right before you move.
Speaker A:So you wait and you wait until you feel ready, until life slows down, until you're sure.
Speaker A:But here's the truth.
Speaker A:Clarity doesn't come first.
Speaker A:It comes as you go.
Speaker A:God, he can't steer a parked car.
Speaker A:He moves when we move.
Speaker A:And most of the time, what's holding us back is fear.
Speaker A:Fear of getting it wrong, fear of failing, and fear of missing God's will.
Speaker A:For so long, I believed I had to be 100% sure before I made a move.
Speaker A:And if I got it wrong, I'd miss God's plan.
Speaker A:After I placed all the clues together to uncover my unique purpose, I was afraid to take that next step after identifying the area where God was calling me.
Speaker A:But what I learned and what totally freed me is that God doesn't ask us to have a perfect certainty.
Speaker A:He asks us to trust him enough to take the next step.
Speaker A:This was huge for me as a perfectionist, because perfectionism is just fear in disguise.
Speaker A:Let me say that again.
Speaker A:Perfectionism is just fear in disguise.
Speaker A:It kept me from moving forward.
Speaker A:The shift I made was this.
Speaker A:Instead of waiting until I was sure, I started saying, I will take steps in faith, trusting that this is where God is leading me and trusting that if I need to pivot, he will show me.
Speaker A:God cannot lead me if I do not move.
Speaker A:He guides our steps not in our sitting still.
Speaker A:So we have to move for him to guide us.
Speaker A:Taking hold and locking in on this new mindset shift is powerful.
Speaker A:Instead of saying, I need to be 100% certain that this is exactly where God is calling me before I can move, try saying instead, I trust that God will guide me as I take the next right step.
Speaker A:He cannot lead me if I do not take steps forward.
Speaker A:This one shift changes everything and moves you from passive waiting to active seeking.
Speaker A:Your faith doesn't require full clarity, just trust.
Speaker A:And clarity comes after obedience, not before.
Speaker A:So Every small step of obedience builds trust.
Speaker A:And it's like building muscle.
Speaker A:You don't grow faith muscle overnight.
Speaker A:It happens by rep by rep. And every time you trust God and you move forward, you get stronger.
Speaker A:When we take those steps of faith, God begins to reveal our unique purpose one step at a time.
Speaker A:That clarity that we seek comes from obedience, not before.
Speaker A:And every small step of obedience builds trust and faith.
Speaker A:It's like building muscle.
Speaker A:You don't grow muscle overnight.
Speaker A:It happens rep by rep. And every time you trust God and move forward, you get stronger.
Speaker A:And when we take those steps of faith, God begins to reveal our unique calling one step at a time.
Speaker A:I invite you to reflect upon this and ponder Am I just reading, learning and consuming Catholic content but not actually taking action?
Speaker A:Learning is good, but God guides us when we move.
Speaker A:To recap, here's what we talked about today.
Speaker A:You don't need 100% certainty to take action.
Speaker A:Clarity comes as you go, not before you move.
Speaker A:The shift is moving from needing certainty to taking bold steps of faith.
Speaker A:And these bold steps of faith invite God in to lead you and build trust in him as you go.
Speaker A:Let us pray in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
Speaker A:Amen.
Speaker A:God, thank you for reminding us that we don't have to have it all figured out to take steps forward.
Speaker A:Give us the courage to take the next right step, even if it feels scary.
Speaker A:And trust you to guide and redirect us if we need it.
Speaker A:Strengthen our faith muscles so that we choose faith over fear.
Speaker A:In Jesus name we pray.
Speaker A:In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
Speaker A:Amen.
Speaker A:Now let's take this from head to heart.
Speaker A:Knowledge is power, but real change happens when we act.
Speaker A:Grab your journal and and there's no need for a perfect setup or a long stretch of quiet time.
Speaker A:Even five minutes is enough.
Speaker A:And reflect.
Speaker A:And write down on his answer to this question.
Speaker A:Why am I feeling stuck?
Speaker A:And what's holding me back?
Speaker A:When you name what's keeping you stuck, you take away its power and you start moving forward with God.
Speaker A:Then come share your reflection with us in the Facebook community.
Speaker A:Finding your purpose, discernment and strategy for Catholic moms so we can support you and cheer you on.
Speaker A:You're not doing this alone.
Speaker A:Remember, my beautiful sister in Christ, that God uniquely created you for a unique purpose.
Speaker A:You were made to do great things.
Speaker A:God is within you and you will not fail.
Speaker A:I look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Speaker A:I'll meet you next Tuesday for another conversation.
Speaker A:Until then, may God bless you and give you peace.
Speaker A:Thank you so much for joining me today.
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Speaker A:If you're feeling uncertain or lost on your discernment journey, you're not alone.
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Speaker A:I look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Speaker A:God bless you.
