When God Says Go

“We’ve all felt it before. That feeling that “this” isn't working. “This” being a career we once prayed for, a dream we wrote on a page, a relationship we no longer adore, a city that now feels like a cage. And if we let it, that need to escape will stop our strides—making its claim to our emotions, goals, and entire lives. So, when you feel the call to pivot, act fast because God’s 'yes' in your last season might not be meant to last.

I had to learn this the hard way. I held on tightly to the business I worked years to build, not surrendering my mind to the idea that maybe, probably, God had something better for me on the other side. As a business and marketing consultant, my brain was always on loan. I helped clients build powerful brands but was neglecting my own. I buried my love for travel and film and gave up my writing to fill others’ whims. But after forty days of fasting for creative breakthrough and a few solo trips too, I found my breakthrough, my path made clear—my dreams reborn, no longer in fear.”

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The first time I completed the Daniel Fast was in 2017. Fresh from rededicating my life to Christ, I had found a church where, for once, I felt truly seen. When our pastor called for a 21-day community fast, we dove in together—praying, crying, and sustaining ourselves on whole fruits, vegetables, and grains six days a week. Sundays tested our resolve as we fasted from sunrise to sunset, but what began as a challenge soon became a sacred rhythm. During those three weeks, God's presence manifested in my life with unprecedented clarity. Looking back, I see how that season of intentional hunger prepared my heart for unexpected joy—I met my husband just a year later.

Since then, fasting has become my reset button—a way to recalibrate when I need to feel the Holy Spirit moving in my life… like earlier this year.

I found myself adrift again, living a life that felt more like a borrowed costume than my own skin. Don't get me wrong; I was still living for Christ, and I'm profoundly grateful for my success. But sometimes, having clients knocking at your door doesn't feel right when you know you're not supposed to be in that house.

So, I asked the Lord for a grand sign on whether I should continue coaching and content creation. I began this fast with grand plans: daily posts, consistent content, proving to myself that I could keep pace with "everyone else." I expected God to rain down creative inspiration like manna. And while He certainly could have, He didn't—at least not in the way I'd scripted it. You see, God isn't confined to our expectations of how He should move. I thought daily posting would amplify His voice, but instead, He used a crisis to bring clarity.

A few days into my fast, my grandmother was rushed to the hospital. The next two weeks found me back in my hometown, seeking quiet moments in the sterile calm of her hospital room. It was there, in that suspended space between worry and hope, that I discovered a treasure in my grandmother's belongings: a poetry book.

The first three poems bore titles that read like divine breadcrumbs.

• To All Who Must Write

• Love His Name

• Follow Jesus

They’re a roadmap for creatives lost in the wilderness of purpose.

The book, "Meanderin's," was written by my great-grandmother, Julia B. Williams—a woman I’d never met in person but whose words now wrapped around me like a familiar embrace. In that moment, the generational gap dissolved. Through her verses, she knew me, and I knew her, and like the stories I'd heard of her wisdom, she spoke exactly what my heart needed to hear.

Each stanza reminded me that creativity and faith run in my blood. In that hospital room, surrounded by beeping monitors and the weight of uncertainty, I found my answer: walking in obedience to Christ would be my way of honoring her legacy.

So, I committed to pivot.

Sometimes, God's clearest messages come not through the platforms we build but through the quiet corners of our private lives.

And sometimes, the most powerful pivot isn't about changing what we do, but remembering who we already are.

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To pivot is to trust. It’s recognizing that the path you once prayed for might be leading you to the next road God paved for you. I had to trust that my sudden desire for more privacy wasn’t a step backward, but rather a gentle nudge from God toward something new.

For months, I wrestled with whether to stay visible online or delete my social media altogether. But I found a middle ground—a gray area where I could share when led, lean into my writing, and connect more deeply through my words without constantly seeking visibility.

I no longer need to center myself in every piece of content to feel relevant or worthy. This pivot has freed me to focus on what truly matters—my writing, freedom, and connecting authentically with others.

At first, stepping away from what seemed to be “working” didn’t make sense. My business was thriving, clients were lining up, and everything appeared successful. But there was this quiet, persistent nudge, reminding me that it was time for something more. Now, my goals have shifted. I’m no longer chasing brand deals but aiming for book deals and film budgets—projects that carry generational impact.

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This season of change has taught me a few valuable lessons that I hope will encourage you as well:

1. It’s okay not to have everything figured out. We’re often told to stick to the plan, but sometimes God redirects us in ways that don’t make sense at first. I thought posting consistently would bring clarity, but stepping back gave me the space to find it.

2. We don’t have to be constantly visible to be impactful. I’ve learned that my words can still resonate, even when I’m not online every day. Leaning into my creativity has allowed me to connect in more meaningful ways.

3. God’s ‘wait’ or ‘no’ is part of the process. Trusting His timing is crucial. Just because something worked in one season doesn’t mean it’s meant to last forever.

4. Our needs will be met: When we follow God's lead, finances and resources have a way of finding us. It may not come the way we expect, but when we’re aligned with His purpose, we don’t have to worry about having our needs supplied. Trust that what we need will show up when it’s supposed to.

5. Letting go opens new doors: When we release what no longer serves us—whether it's a routine, a role, or a relationship—we create space for something better. Every pivot is an opportunity to receive something new and unexpected.

6. Growth happens in the unknown: It’s in the moments of uncertainty that we experience the most growth. When we step into the unknown, we stretch our faith and develop strength we didn’t know we had.

7. The journey is part of the purpose: Often, the lessons we learn along the way are just as important as the destination. Let’s embrace the process, knowing that the challenges we face are preparing us for what’s next.

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This gray area I’ve embraced—where I post when I feel led and shift my focus to writing books, films, and words that move people—has brought me peace. I trust that God’s redirection is leading me toward projects with lasting, generational significance.

So, if you feel a call to pivot, don’t be afraid to step into it. Move forward, even when the path isn’t perfectly clear. You don’t have to stay in the same lane just because you built it.