Sometimes the very blessing God gives us becomes the idol that blocks us from Him. In this vulnerable episode of This Feels Holy, I share how God convicted me to let go of TikTok Shop—even when it didn’t make financial sense. I explore the slippery slope from blessing to idol, the pull of self-resource over divine provision, and the painful beauty of obedience.
This message is for anyone struggling to surrender control, let go of distractions, or discern the difference between God’s voice and your own desires. Let’s talk about conviction, identity, and how to avoid turning gifts into gods.
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🎬 Chapters:
00:00 – When Blessings Become Idols
01:02 – Welcome to Miami + Backstory
02:17 – The Spiritual Battle of Discernment
03:10 – God Told Me to Leave TikTok Shop
04:45 – Disobedience and Conviction Begin
06:00 – I Was Slipping Back Into Old Habits
07:05 – The Line Between Provision and Idol
08:17 – God Speaks Through Isaiah 44
10:10 – Realizing I Made TikTok My God
11:23 – The Subtle Shift from Gift to Identity
12:38 – Waiting for God’s Provision, Not My Hustle
14:10 – When Gifting Becomes Your God
16:02 – The Purpose of Discipleship Over Monetization
17:59 – Recognizing and Using Your True Gifts
20:12 – Stewardship: Multiply What God Gave You
21:33 – Practical Check-In: Have You Made an Idol?
23:15 – The Repentance Process I Use
24:50 – The Blessing That Distracts You
26:03 – Cut Off What Opens the Wrong Door
27:00 – God Said TikTok Must Go
28:03 – Provision Follows Obedience (Coming Soon)
29:15 – You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
30:18 – I’m Learning to Wait on God
31:08 – Final Reflections and Laughs
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