This is the part we don’t like to think about, or talk about.

When God calls you, it’s scary enough to take on whatever He is asking you to do, but there is always a sacrifice of some kind involved…it’s always worth it, though!

This is a highlight from this month’s Faith + Focus Podcast episode. Watch the full episode here ➡️ https://youtu.be/TMEmO61bDCY

How can you know if it’s a calling from God, or just your own desires?

Here are some methods we see God use in the Bible to call people like Moses, Abraham, and Samuel into His service.

This is a highlight from this month’s Faith + Focus Podcast episode. Watch the full episode here ➡️ https://youtu.be/TMEmO61bDCY

How much time have you spent trying to “find your purpose”?

You are in good company! I have spent so much time doing that in my life! I wish I’d known 20 years ago that my “purpose” or my “calling” isn’t something I’m meant to find…and neither are you!

This is a highlight from this month’s Faith + Focus Podcast episode. Watch the full episode here ➡️ https://youtu.be/TMEmO61bDCY

I didn’t plan this episode.

I sat down to study Ezra… and ended up going down a rabbit hole about what it actually means to be “called” by God.

As a woman who has searched for my purpose most of my adult life, this new understanding is changing everything for me!

So this episode is different.

It’s longer. It’s unpolished. It’s me working through what I’m learning in real time.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like:

What is my calling?

What is my purpose?

How do I know what God is asking me to do?

Then I think this conversation might meet you right where you are.

I’m talking about:

• What the word “calling” actually means (biblically)

• Why it’s not the same thing as the purpose you’ve been searching for

• How God actually calls people (with examples from Scripture + my own life)

• And the part of calling we don’t usually want to talk about… the cost

This isn’t a step-by-step guide or a teaching from an expert.

It’s an invitation to think deeper, to question your assumptions, and to lean into relationship with God first.

If this resonates with you, I’d genuinely love to hear:

What do you feel called to right now? And how did you recognize it?

Chapters

00:00 – What is your calling, really?
04:00 – Why “purpose” isn’t the full picture
10:30 – Calling starts with relationship, not assignment
18:30 – 6 ways God calls us (Ezra + real life)
36:30 – The truth about calling (this changes everything)

We’ve spent the last couple weeks talking about what it looks like when something in your business feels off… and why it can be so hard to actually make a change.

But what happens when you know what needs to change… and it means letting something go?

In this Quick Focus episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been learning the hard way—
that making changes in your business isn’t always about adding more or doing more.

Sometimes… it’s about trusting God enough to remove something.

And that kind of change doesn’t come with a checklist.

It comes with trust.

If you’ve been feeling that tension—like God is nudging you to step back, slow down, or let go of something that’s been “working”… this conversation is for you.

Last week, we talked about that feeling… when something in your business just feels off.

But what happens after that?

Because if we’re honest… recognizing the problem usually isn’t the hardest part.

It’s what comes next.

In this Quick Focus episode, I’m talking about that in-between space—the gap between knowing something needs to change and actually doing something about it.

The resistance. The questions. The weight of responsibility that keeps us stuck longer than we want to be.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I know I need to change something… but I haven’t yet,” you’re not alone.

This isn’t about rushing to fix it.

It’s about understanding what’s really happening in that space—and how to move through it with intention.

Everything in my business looked like it was working.

I was consistent. I was showing up. I was doing all the “right” things.

But something still felt… off.

In this Quick Focus episode, I’m sharing a realization I had about balance—not the kind we talk about in productivity tips, but the kind you feel when something just isn’t sitting right.

If you’ve ever felt that quiet tension… like your business is taking up more space than it should… this conversation is for you.

We’re not fixing everything overnight here.

Just noticing.

If you’ve ever wondered what your spouse really thinks about your business… this one’s for you.

This month’s Faith + Focus episode is a little different. Instead of teaching, I’m inviting you into a conversation—one I’ve honestly been wanting to have for a long time.

My husband and I sat down to talk about what it’s been like building a business inside a marriage. The early pivots, the time tradeoffs, the financial conversations… and what’s changed as things have grown.

It’s not perfect. It’s not scripted. But it’s real.

And my hope is that it helps you feel a little less alone in your own journey.

🩵 If this encouraged you, share it with another business owner who needs to hear it.

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Have you ever actually planned your business with God… not just prayed about it?

This quarter, I’m trying something different.

Instead of letting my “business meeting with God” turn into another planning session, I’m restructuring it around the Lord’s Prayer… and honestly, I’m curious to see what changes.

In this Quick Focus, I’m walking through what didn’t quite click in Q1, what I’m shifting for Q2, and how I’m trying to focus less on my goals—and more on His will.

If you’re a Christian business owner trying to keep your faith at the center of your work, this might give you something to think about.

💬 I’d love to hear from you—have you ever done something like this?

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This week I took a closer look at Matthew 18:19–20 — the verse about “where two or three are gathered” — and realized I may have misunderstood what it actually means.It’s a passage I’ve heard quoted my entire life, especially in conversations about prayer. But when I finally read the full context, it shifted how I understand what Jesus was really saying.For a long time, this verse quietly raised questions for me. Not enough to send me digging deeper, but enough that it sat in the back of my mind.So this week, I decided to slow down and really look at it.In this Quick Focus conversation, I’m sharing what I found — and how understanding the context changed the way I think about prayer, agreement, and what this verse is actually pointing to.If you’ve ever wondered why some Bible verses feel clear on the surface but confusing when you think about them more deeply… you’re not alone.Referenced in this episode📖 Phil Wickham Devotional – On Our Kneeshttps://amzn.to/4uhx4WE🎧 Watch the full episode for this monthhttps://youtu.be/rwguou4NuaMFaith & Focus – Quick FocusQuick Focus episodes are short reflections where we pause and look at one idea, verse, or question about faith and life as Christian business owners.Let me know in the comments:Have you ever come across a Bible verse that meant something different once you saw the full context?*Connect with me* ➡️ https://tsa.kellylgabel.com/profile/links*Buy me* ☕ ➡️ https://kellylgabel.com/buy-me-coffee*Check out my favorite resources* ➡️ https://tsa.kellylgabel.com/profile/my-favorite-tools#KelllyLGabel #ChristianBusinessStrategist #TechSavvyAcademy