Never Give Up: Walking in Your Calling Even When It’s Hard

Jeanetta Powell
Jul 11
3 min read

Let me be honest with you.

Walking in your calling will test you in ways you didn’t expect. It will stretch your faith, confront your comfort zones, and challenge your idea of success. There have been moments in my journey when I wanted to walk away completely—not because I stopped believing in the vision, but because the process felt like too much.

“The journey isn’t always easy—but it’s still yours to walk.”

The truth is, we often hear “walk in your purpose” like it’s a pretty catchphrase, but no one talks enough about the cost. Purpose requires endurance. It asks for your yes when you’re tired, your trust when there are no guarantees, and your commitment when results are slow.

But hear me clearly: just because it’s hard doesn’t mean you’re not called.

That tension, that pressure—it’s not proof that you’re failing. It’s often confirmation that you’re walking the very path you were created for.

If you're in a season where the vision feels heavy, the support is thin, and you’re tempted to settle for something easier… I wrote this for you.

“Now let’s get practical—here’s how to keep going when it’s tough.”

Here are 5 Actionable Takeaways to help you keep walking in your calling even when the journey feels overwhelming:

1. Define Your “Why” and Revisit It Often

When you’re called to do something meaningful, motivation won’t always carry you—your “why” will. Take time to journal or speak out loud why you started, who it’s for, and what happens if you stop. Your why is your anchor when the waves hit hard.

Action: Write your “why” on a sticky note or create a vision board. Place it somewhere you’ll see daily.

2. Let Go of the Timeline You Created

Purpose doesn’t follow your schedule. Sometimes what you think should take six months may take six years—and that doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means God is building something deeper in you.

Action: Reframe “delay” as “development.” Use the time to refine your craft, deepen your character, and protect your peace.

3. Create a Consistent Habit, Not a Perfectionist Pattern

Perfectionism will paralyze you. Consistency will grow you. You don’t need to do everything at once—you just need to keep showing up.

Action: Commit to one small action each week that moves you forward. It might be reaching out to a mentor, finishing one task, or simply resting when needed.

4. Surround Yourself with People Who See You

You can’t walk in your calling in isolation. Get around people who remind you of your power when you forget it—who hold you accountable to your potential, not just your past.

Action: Make a list of three people who pour into you. If you don’t have that yet, pray and be intentional about finding that circle.

5. Celebrate Progress, Not Just Milestones

Sometimes we get so fixated on the finish line that we forget the steps we’ve taken. Every email sent, every risk taken, every tear cried—it all counts.

Action: At the end of each week, write down one thing you’re proud of. You’re further along than you think.

Final Thoughts

If no one has told you lately: You’re doing better than you know.The obstacles don’t mean the dream is dead. The delays don’t mean you missed it. And the fact that it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s not yours.

Keep going. Keep believing. Keep showing up.

You were called for this—and you’re still becoming everything you were created to be.