Why Growth Feels So Hard (Even When You're Following God)

Growth isn’t always comfortable.   Sometimes the very season where God is opening new doors is also the season where you experience the most resistance. You may feel stretched beyond your capacity, battle imposter syndrome, or wonder why opposition seems to increase just as things begin moving forward.   In this episode of Navigating the Wilderness, I explore what Scripture teaches about seasons of growth, why opposition often accompanies them, and how God uses those challenges to deepen our dependence on Him.   I’ll also share a personal story from my own career about stepping into an unexpected opportunity, facing workplace opposition, and discovering God’s faithfulness in the middle of it.   In this episode we discuss:   • How growing seasons differ from wilderness seasons • Why opposition often comes with new opportunities • The lessons Israel’s Promised Land teaches us about dependence on God • What Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” can teach us about weakness and grace • Finding confidence when you feel stretched beyond your abilities • Learning to recognize God’s faithfulness in every season   No matter what season you’re in, my hope is that this conversation encourages you to trust God’s work in your life and embrace the growth He’s leading you through.   If this episode encourages you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs hope today.   🌿 Learn more at: NicoleDelaney.com