The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (And How to Get Unstuck)
Jun 27, 2025
Many successful Christians feel stuck, not because they lack success, but because they lack alignment. This blog explores the root cause of feeling stuck and introduces a biblical, purpose-driven path to freedom.
The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (And How to Get Unstuck)
You’ve achieved things others only dream about. The income. The influence. The status. And yet... there’s a quiet ache inside. A sense that something's missing.
You’re not lazy. You’re not lost.
You’re just misaligned.
You’re not stuck. You’re stalled.
Most people who feel “stuck” aren’t motionless—they’re just moving in the wrong direction. Success without purpose feels like a treadmill. You’re working hard but going nowhere meaningful.
So what’s the cause?
The real reason you feel stuck is because you’ve outgrown your current assignment... but haven’t yet embraced your God-given calling.
Step 1: Shift from Drifting to DRVN
The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18)
When you don’t have a God-centered vision, life feels blurry. That’s why the DRVN Framework starts with Discovering your Purpose—so you can stop drifting and start driving toward something greater.
Step 2: Identify the Source of the Discomfort
Ask yourself:
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Am I living to impress... or to impact?
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Do I feel stuck because I’m scared to take the next leap?
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What would I do if I had complete clarity?
Discomfort is often divine. God uses it to nudge you toward your next season.
Step 3: Use This Tool to Break Free
Here’s a simple but powerful tool: The 3 Why’s Exercise
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Why do I feel stuck?
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Why does that matter to me?
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Why has God allowed this moment?
Write it out. Pray over it. Then start mapping the new vision.