What to Do When God Stops Your Progress

Stories of Hope in Hard Times

A few months ago I felt like there was a giant wall in front of me every time I tried to edit a podcast. Here I tell the story of my wrestle with God to try to figure out what He was trying to tell me and teach me.

Episode Discussion Points

• I share some journal entries from October 2022 about how I literally felt sick and ill every time I needed to record or edit a podcast.
• Brainstorming how to deal with podcasting burnout, including reaching out to fellow podcasting friends.
• Reading the story of Balaam in Numbers 22 about his progress being stopped by an angel that his donkey saw.
• Balaam said, “All that the Lord speaketh, that I must do.” (Numbers 23:26)
• At some points in my life I had felt like my blocks have been my own fears, but I didn’t feel that was true this time. I felt like I, like Jacob of old, had been wrestling with an angel.
• I was finally guided to ask the right question, “What is keeping me from progressing?” And God’s answer to me, and how it impacts this podcast.
• “Focus on the peace,” when an answer is hard.

Invitation

If you are struggling with your progress being stopped, take it to God. You may need to wrestle with Him a bit for an answer, find some quiet time to read your scriptures, ponder and pray.

• Specifically ask God this question, “What is keeping me from progressing?” And then listen.
• Ask God to help you see and be able to act on the right answer.
• Then move forward with faith and trust in God and the path He points you toward.

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Transcription

You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/what-to-do-when-god-stops-your-progress