Stop Forcing the Fit: Discover a Career That Leverages Your Strengths

Stop Forcing the Fit: Finding a Career That Matches Your God-Given Strengths

We live in a world where hustle culture says, “You can do anything!” And while that’s not entirely wrong, there’s a key piece missing: just because you can do something doesn’t mean it’s where you’ll thrive.

God wired you with certain strengths—skills and tendencies that come naturally. Maybe you’re a problem solver who sees solutions before others see the problem. Maybe you have people skills that make strangers feel like old friends in five minutes. Or maybe you’re detail-oriented, the person who catches the typo in the billboard driving down I-4.

Sure, you can learn almost anything with enough effort, but when you lean into the strengths He’s already given you, something beautiful happens: your work stops feeling like constant uphill grinding and starts feeling like momentum.

Why Strengths Matter More Than You Think

In my years in the workforce, I’ve seen folks try to squeeze themselves into careers that look good on paper but feel like wearing someone else’s shoes—technically possible, but you’ll get blisters. When you start with what God’s already placed in you, you build on solid ground. It’s the difference between swimming with the current versus against it.

It’s Not About the Easy Route

Don’t get me wrong—this isn’t about avoiding challenge. Growth is part of the deal. But there’s a difference between growing in your strengths and constantly battling your weaknesses just to keep your head above water. One feels like a God-given calling. The other feels like a slow leak in your spirit.

Practical Steps to Find Your Strength-Aligned Career

1. Pray for clarity. Sometimes we’re too close to see ourselves clearly. Ask God to reveal where He’s already equipped you.

2. Get feedback. Ask trusted friends, mentors, or coworkers what they see as your standout strengths. You might be surprised.

3. Look for patterns. The skills you’ve been using since childhood often hold the biggest clues.

4. Test the waters. Volunteer, shadow, or freelance in areas that interest you—before making the leap.

The Freedom in Focusing

When you work within your strengths, you not only excel—you also have more energy to pour into your family, church, and community. That’s the win-win God designed: your work blesses you, and your work blesses others.

So if you’re still looking for your path, don’t just chase what’s trending. Start where He started—inside you. Your strengths are not an accident. They’re your assignment.

-EJ