Is This the Right Path? Navigate Your Unpredictable Journey with Purpose

Are you feeling the pressure of an ever-changing world? One minute, you feel like you’re on the right track, and the next, it seems like the entire landscape has shifted beneath your feet. You’re sending out resumes, going on interviews, and trying to adapt to new job roles, but the competition is fierce, and the future feels anything but certain. It’s enough to make anyone feel discouraged and question if they’ll ever find their place.

I want to speak directly to that feeling of uncertainty. I’ve been there, and I’ve coached countless early and mid-career professionals through this exact season of their lives. The fear is real, but your situation is far from hopeless. In fact, this moment of challenge might just be the catalyst designed for you to discover the career path that will be more fulfilling and purpose-driven than you ever imagined.

In Progress Toward Purpose, we dedicate an entire principle to your Career, and it’s all about learning to Maximize Your Options. The old idea of a linear career path climbing a single ladder for forty years is a relic of the past. Today, the key to success is not just having a job, but building a dynamic, adaptable career path that aligns with your God-given gifts and passions.

Your career is not just a way to pay the bills; it is a significant part of your pathway to purpose. It’s a space where your unique talents can be used to make an impact on the world. But when you’re feeling useless, stuck or overwhelmed by the job market, it’s hard to see that bigger picture. You might be so focused on just getting a job that you’ve lost sight of finding the right path.

This is where the principle of Avoiding Stasis becomes so critical. The world is changing, and that means we must be willing to learn, evolve, and pivot. Are there new skills you could learn? Certifications you could pursue? Is it time to go back to school to knock on some new doors? These aren’t just practical questions; they are spiritual ones. God built you brilliant mind and gave you an incredible capacity to learn. It’s up to you to use it to align with your purpose!

In the Progress Toward Purpose Devotional, we pray about our passions. We ask God to reveal the true desires of our hearts and to guide us toward a career path that will ultimately align with His will. It’s not about chasing every trend, but it is more about seeking His wisdom to reveal which opportunities are truly meant for you.

I remember coaching a professional at a crossroads who was completely burnt out from her job. She was good at it, but it was draining her soul. Together, we prayed and we planned. She took a skills assessment, started taking an online course in a field she was passionate about, and began networking with people in that industry. It wasn’t an overnight change, but step by step, she built a bridge to a new career that not only provided for her financially, but also filled her with a sense of purpose she had never known.

What is one step you can take this week to maximize your options? Could you research a new skill? Could you reach out to someone in a field that interests you? Could you simply take some time to pray and ask God for direction?

The job market may be unpredictable, but your God is in control. He has a plan for you, a purpose for your life, and a career path that will engage your unique gifts ant talents for His glory. The Progress Toward Purpose program is designed to give you the tools, the community, and the faith-based guidance you need to navigate these challenges and build a career that you love.  You’re here right now for a reason.  Let’s walk this path together.

Click below for more resources:

1. Join Our Community: You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll walk alongside you. Community Link

2. Explore the 7 Principles: In my book, Progress Toward Purpose, we unpack the concept and provide practical steps to explore your space, develop a plan, and gain the practical and spiritual traction you need to move forward.

3. Deepen Your Spiritual Walk: The 7-Week Devotional will guide you through the 7 Principles with daily prayer and scripture, helping you to hear God’s voice and find the strength to endure.

4. Explore our mentor-coaching programs  with The GIT Coach to find the individual support and accountability you need. As your GIT (Get It Together) Coach, I’m here to help you navigate this journey.