EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 41 MIN
When Obedience Feels like Failure
from The Estherpreneur · host Edna Harding
Sometimes obedience doesn’t feel like progress. It feels like rowing all night in the dark with no sign of breakthrough.In this episode on The Estherpreneur, I open up about two storms that changed everything—one from my own journey in business, and one from the pages of Scripture. I talk about what it’s like to do everything right, only to be blindsided… not once, but twice. And I share what God revealed to me when I felt abandoned in the middle of my obedience.We’ll explore the two kinds of storms every believer and leader faces—and why one reveals your authority and the other reshapes your trust. I also share a practical yet prophetic framework you can apply today if you're in a season that doesn’t make sense. I break down why resistance doesn’t always mean you’re off course—and how God sometimes lets us sit in the storm so He can show up in ways that rewrite the timeline.This isn’t just a message about surviving hard seasons. It’s about standing when nothing makes sense—when God is silent, when progress stalls, and when breakthrough feels out of reach.If you’re exhausted from rowing and questioning if God still sees you… I recorded this one with you in mind.Want more kingdom business wisdom? Follow me on LinkedIn @EdnaHarding for daily inspiration and strategies on doing business and life God's way. I share practical tips, biblical insights, and real-world victories that will help you thrive in both business and faith.Say hi on social: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednahardingX: https://x.com/EdnaSHardingIG: https://instagram.com/theestherpreneurYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/EdnaHarding If this episode blesses you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it, subscribe, and leave a review! (00:00) - "Late-Night Spiritual Business Insights" (03:27) - "Navigating Life's Inevitable Storms" (06:36) - "Book Launch Transformed Career" (10:16) - "Gospel Storms: Miracles and Teachings" (13:35) - "Storms Signal God's Plan" (18:00) - "Where is Jesus Amid the Storm?" (21:49) - "Trusting Divine Timing" (25:12) - "Faith in Storms: Jesus' Presence" (29:30) - Invite Jesus, Surrender Completely (31:06) - Stay Anchored in God's Word (36:12) - "Obedience: Path to Favor" (40:16) - "Trust in God's Spirit"
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Sometimes obedience doesn’t feel like progress. It feels like rowing all night in the dark with no sign of breakthrough.In this episode on The Estherpreneur, I open up about two storms that changed everything—one from my own journey in business, and one from the pages of Scripture. I talk about what it’s like to do everything right, only to be blindsided… not once, but twice. And I share what God revealed to me when I felt abandoned in the middle of my obedience.We’ll explore the two kinds of storms every believer and leader faces—and why one reveals your authority and the other reshapes your trust. I also share a practical yet prophetic framework you can apply today if you're in a season that doesn’t make sense. I break down why resistance doesn’t always mean you’re off course—and how God sometimes lets us sit in the storm so He can show up in ways that rewrite the timeline.This isn’t just a message about surviving hard seasons. It’s about standing when nothing makes sense—when God is silent, when progress stalls, and when breakthrough feels out of reach.If you’re exhausted from rowing and questioning if God still sees you… I recorded this one with you in mind.Want more kingdom business wisdom? Follow me on LinkedIn @EdnaHarding for daily inspiration and strategies on doing business and life God's way. I share practical tips, biblical insights, and real-world victories that will help you thrive in both business and faith.Say hi on social: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednahardingX: https://x.com/EdnaSHardingIG: https://instagram.com/theestherpreneurYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/EdnaHarding If this episode blesses you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it, subscribe, and leave a review! (00:00) - "Late-Night Spiritual Business Insights" (03:27) - "Navigating Life's Inevitable Storms" (06:36) - "Book Launch Transformed Career" (10:16) - "Gospel Storms: Miracles and Teachings" (13:35) - "Storms Signal God's Plan" (18:00) - "Where is Jesus Amid the Storm?" (21:49) - "Trusting Divine Timing" (25:12) - "Faith in Storms: Jesus' Presence" (29:30) - Invite Jesus, Surrender Completely (31:06) - Stay Anchored in God's Word (36:12) - "Obedience: Path to Favor" (40:16) - "Trust in God's Spirit"
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