In this powerful message, I share a word the Lord gave me titled “Wrestling with the Tension of Becoming.” If you remember we shared on the  ⁨@EatDontCompete⁩  podcast a teaching on the same title, but let's just say this was a bit more in-depth.

Drawing from Genesis 32:24–30, we follow Jacob’s wrestle with God—his identity shift, his name change, and the tension that shaped his destiny. This message is for anyone who feels the weight of transition, transformation, spiritual tension, or the struggle between who you were and who God is calling you to be.

I walk through:

I also share my own origin story—my childhood, abandonment, adoption, rebellion, endurance—and how God used every tension in my life to shape the call on my life. This message is both instructional and testimonial, a reminder that God still uses the least likely and builds miracles from messy beginnings. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, calling, surrender, or transformation… this message will speak to you. God is still changing names, shifting destinies, and calling His people to become everything He ordained.

Key Scripture: Genesis 32:24–30

Supporting passages: Genesis 25 • Genesis 28 • Genesis 35 • Genesis 46 • Genesis 27:36 • John 3 • John 17 • Galatians 3

Main Themes:

– Wrestling with God

– Spiritual tension

– Identity in Christ

– Name change in scripture

– Birthright vs blessing

– Calling, purpose, destiny

– Becoming who God has called you to be  

If this message blessed you, share it with someone who is in a season of becoming.

This entire series taught me that honest questions don’t weaken your faith — they deepen your intimacy with God. And if you’ve been wrestling with becoming, balance, stewardship, community, or your calling, this recap walks you through every “Hey God, I Have Questions” episode so you can grow spiritually with clarity, confidence, and direction.

We’ve walked through an entire season of honest conversations with God — questions that helped shape your identity, your faith, your habits, your community, and your spiritual rhythm.

And in Episode 69, we’re recapping all seven episodes so you can revisit the topics that matter most to your spiritual growth.

Below are the exact questions we explored and the heart behind each one:

EP 62 — “Hey God, I Have Questions” “This whole thing started because my honest questions to God sparked some of the deepest spiritual growth of my life — even in a culture that told me not to question Him.”

EP 63 — “Why Am I Wrestling With the Tension of Becoming?” “Becoming is hard because you’ve never ‘became’ before — and wrestling through that tension is actually biblical.”

EP 64 — “How Do I Find My Tribe?” “You can do life alone, but why would you, when God created us for community and not isolation?”

EP 65 — “How Do I Steward My Blessings Well?” “Stewardship hit me hard — am I truly stewarding my time, finances, relationships, and opportunities in a way that honors God?”

EP 66 — “How Do I Balance My Spiritual Life With My Daily Responsibilities?” “Balancing it all taught me this: it’s not about perfection, it’s about surrender — I have to focus more on submitting than striving.”

EP 67 — “How Do I Maintain the Posture of Being Chosen Yet Unworthy?” “I had to unlearn the world’s definition of worthiness and wrestle with the biblical truth that I’m both chosen and unworthy at the same time.”

EP 68 — “How Do I Steward My Feelings So They Don’t Get in the Way of My Calling?” “Feelings are loud, but they’re not the leader — stewarding my emotions is one of the hardest but most necessary parts of my growth.”

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Have you ever wondered why your emotions feel louder when you’re growing spiritually? Sometimes spiritual sensitivity increases not to overwhelm you — but to draw you closer to God.

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into spiritual sensitivity, discernment, and the discipline of paying attention to the presence of God.

Last time (in Episode 67), we explored what it means to know you’re chosen yet still feel unworthy. Today, we take that further. When you become more aware of God’s holiness, your spiritual sensitivity often increases — emotionally, mentally, and even physically.

Using 1 Kings 19:11–13, Hebrews 5:14, and Psalm 16:8, we unpack:

This episode will help you develop spiritual maturity, strengthen your discernment, and embrace sensitivity as a gift God uses to draw you closer. If you’ve ever wondered: “Lord… how do I manage what I feel so it doesn’t distract me from what You’ve called me to do?” — this conversation is for you.

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What does it really mean to live like you’re chosen by God — while remembering that grace, not perfection, keeps you standing?

Being chosen by God doesn’t mean being flawless — it means being trusted to carry His power in fragile form. In this episode of Hey God, I Have Questions, Jazmine DeWees reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:7, exploring how to walk in the confidence of being chosen while remaining grounded in humility. Through Scripture and reflection, she unpacks how God’s strength is revealed through our weakness, reminding us that being chosen isn’t about perfection — it’s about surrender.

If you’ve ever asked God how to stay confident without becoming prideful, this episode will help you realign your heart with the truth: the treasure is His — we’re just the vessel.

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Discover how putting God first—especially in life’s busiest moments—can bring real peace, balance, and purpose through Matthew 6:33.

In this vulnerable conversation, we dive into what it really means to keep a God-first posture while navigating real life—responsibilities, busyness, and the constant overwhelm that can come with it. This isn’t a picture-perfect discussion; it’s an honest one about what it looks like to seek God, first, in the middle of the mess, not just in the quiet moments, or at our conveniences.

Rooted in Matthew 6:33, this conversation reminds us that balance isn’t found in a perfectly managed schedule but in a surrendered heart that seeks God first. It’s about choosing presence over pressure and faith over frantic striving. May this encourage you to pause, realign, and let your day—and your life—flow from a place of seeking Him first.

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Discover how to steward the blessings God gives without feeling overwhelmed, and turn every opportunity into faithful, purposeful living—Luke 12:47-48.

Are you overwhelmed by the very blessings you prayed for? Sounds strange, until it happens. In today’s episode and the third installment of the Hey God, I Have Questions series, we unpack what it really looks like to balance blessings and be a great steward over them. Based on Luke 12:47-48 we unpack how blessings are assignments that we need to be steward over. How are you stewarding your blessings? In this conversation, I endeavor to help you recognize where God is stretching you, how to steward opportunities well, and how to find grace when the blessings feel heavy.

Suggested important areas to steward:

— Time

— Finances

— Open and Closed Doors

— Relationships

— Witness

Key Scriptures: Luke 12:47-48 (AMP)

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Why is finding genuine community so hard in today’s world?

In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, Jazmine DeWees explores what it truly means to find your tribe — the spiritual village that helps you grow, heal, and stay rooted in faith.

Jazmine unpacks why so many believers struggle to find authentic connections, what the Bible says about godly community (Romans 12, Hebrews 10, Acts 2), and how spiritual accountability shapes your walk with Christ.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or prayed for a faith-filled tribe, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we dive into the tension of becoming who God has called us to be. Drawing from three powerful scriptures—Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, Paul’s image of jars of clay in 2 Corinthians 4, and the thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12—we see how struggle, weakness, and dependence on God are all part of spiritual growth.

I also unpack the difference between purpose, calling, and assignment, and how understanding each one can bring clarity to your walk with God. Whether you’re wrestling with your identity, battling your own “thorn,” or simply trying to keep going in the middle of life’s challenges, this episode will remind you that the tension is not a sign of failure—it’s a sign of transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay faithful when life feels heavy, this conversation will encourage you to lean into God’s process and keep pressing forward.

Tune in, take a deep breath, and be reminded: you are seen, known, and wonderfully made by God. You are different because that's the way God made you.

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If you know me, then you know I have a childlike curiosity about everything that stirs my heart. In this episode, I’m opening up about some of the things God has been unfolding in my spirit. It’s the beginning of a journey—one filled with questions, discovery, and honest conversations with the Holy Spirit. My hope is that this sparks something in you too, a reminder that we don’t walk this road alone. We’re building a tribe—rooted in faith, fueled by curiosity, and committed to growing together. So stay tuned, lean in, and let’s see what God is doing through us.

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In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I open up about what it really means to lean into who I truly am. Walking in authenticity can feel heavy when you’re carrying the weight of God’s assignment, but Psalm 139:14 reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (and some versions mention that we are all 'complex').

I share my heart on being nervous about how I show up in the world as I  trust God’s design and live boldly in His calling. If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you think you should be and who God made you to be, this conversation is for you.

Tune in, take a deep breath, and be reminded: you are seen, known, and wonderfully made by God. You are different because that's the way God made you.

Stay connected: Subscribe on YouTube for weekly faith-filled encouragement Listen to the Eat Don’t Compete podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Comment "Devotional" to be sent a jump start to your spiritual growth journey with a free devotional.