🤝🏽 How to Recognize the People God Sends to Shape Your Future
Destiny relationships are key to future growth and promotion
Have you ever met someone who made you feel a little uncomfortable?
Maybe it was a mentor who pushed you to reach higher, a friend who challenged your decisions, or a leader who showed you a different perspective. It’s tempting to shy away from these relationships, but what if these people are exactly who God is sending to help you grow?
Take Elisha, for example. He was a wealthy young man, comfortable in his family’s business, when the prophet Elijah showed up and invited him to a completely different life. At that moment, Elisha had a choice: stay in the safety of his familiar surroundings or follow someone who made him feel uncomfortable because it meant stepping into a destiny bigger than himself.
What about you?
Are there people in your life who challenge you? People who don’t let you settle for what’s comfortable? It’s easy to stay close to those who make us feel good and who affirm where we are, but sometimes God sends us “destiny relationships” that push us to go beyond our limitations.
Elisha’s story shows us that we need to embrace these people. Without Elijah, Elisha would have stayed on the farm, never stepping into his full calling. It wasn’t until he burned his plow and left his comfort zone that he found his true purpose.
Why does this matter?
Because destiny relationships aren’t always easy. They’re often uncomfortable because they challenge us, hold us accountable, and make us face our fears. But they’re also necessary for growth. If you only connect with people who keep you in your comfort zone, you’ll never step into the fullness of what God has planned for you.
So, the next time someone makes you feel stretched or uncomfortable, pause and ask yourself, Is this person a part of my destiny? Don’t dismiss them too quickly. They might be God’s way of pulling you into the future He’s prepared for you.
Action Step:
This week, identify one person in your life who challenges you in a positive way. Reach out to them—thank them for their influence and ask how you can stay connected. Then, take one small action that aligns with the growth they are encouraging in you. You might just discover that God has placed them there for a very specific purpose!