Divine Alignment Is A Process!

“The Lord orders the steps of a good person, and He delights in their way.” —Psalm 37:23

This is a season where God is continuing to pull me out of places that I had no business being in.

The House That Looked Like a Blessing

Many of you know that I moved from Alabama to the UK about two years ago. I thought I was doing well—I was out of TLF in less than a month and moved into what seemed like a spectacular home. The house was beautiful to the eye, better than any place I had ever rented. But even then, I had a small check in my spirit. I dismissed it as “new move jitters.”

For the last 18 months, it has been nothing but problems. Looking back now, I can see that God was warning me to slow down and wait for peace. I didn’t. I pushed through.

This year, on Day 20 of 21 Days of Prayer, just as I was rejoicing over another house issue being resolved, the landlord informed me they were ending my lease, angry that I went to the city council about the black mold they refused to address for four months. I was devastated. My family’s plans were shattered, and we had to uproot our lives. But God seamlessly allowed us to find a better home! We are moved and settling into a house of peace.

The Academic Battle

At the same time, during 21 Days of Prayer, I was pursuing my EdS in Curriculum and Instruction, on the path toward a doctorate. I answered a discussion board question on why diversity matters in the curriculum, speaking openly from my experience. I even felt the Lord nudge me to share my concerns about the university inviting a controversial podcaster to convocation. The response? My grade was cut lower than my standards. Still, I pushed on, even though I had never felt peace about this school.

Then, something unexpected happened: I found out my student loans had been canceled. Shortly after, the very podcaster I had spoken up about was murdered. Before his death, I had two grades posted. After his death, suddenly five more appeared, all zeros. I have never received a zero in my academic career. The professor accused me of using AI when, in truth, I use Grammarly. Writing is my passion. It’s my hobby. It’s part of who I am. I love the writing process: the feedback and results.

Meanwhile, my chest stayed tight. My mental health was slipping. That’s when God whispered, “Walk away. Stop pushing.” I obeyed. I am walking in peace while healing.

Unlearning the Pressure to Prove

As a Black woman, I have always been taught to work two to three times harder to be seen, respected, and taken seriously. With two bachelor’s degrees and two master’s degrees, I’ve never felt that I could rest; I’ve always believed more certifications, professional development, and a PhD were what would keep me proficient and validated. That’s why it felt so absurd that a podcaster who dropped out of community college could hold influence in ways that silenced people like me.

But here’s what I know: I’ve already lost enough by pushing into places not meant for me. I will not let bitterness win. I will not play the victim. God is strategically placing me where I will flourish.

Hope in the Hard Places

These 21 Days of Prayer did not end the way I expected. It didn’t close with joy and celebration and an immediate answer to prayer. A process started. The honeymoon of immediate answers to prayer is over. I have graduated into pressing through the process of growth. This level feels like stress, anxiety & depression- It’s an illusion… There is hope.

• Hope, because I am learning to stand up for myself.

• Hope, because I am withstanding the backlash.

• Hope, because I am learning to trust the checks in my spirit instead of dismissing them.

• Gratitude is the fact that I am not in this alone. God has graced me with a partner to walk this out with me! I’m learning how to lean on my person!

Don’t get me wrong—emotionally, I am tired, bruised, and navigating all the feelings of rejection and being done wrong. But I can honestly say: I am humbled. Because for a small moment, I thought it was my power and my strength.

Learning When to Push, Rest, or Walk Away

When I hear churches encourage the congregation to “push,” I wonder if more teaching is needed. The Saints must learn to discern the difference between when to push, when to rest, and when to walk away. Sometimes, there is just as much power in knowing when to quit, pivot, and allow God to reveal another strategy. True faith is not about blind striving—it is about Spirit-led obedience.

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28

The Challenge to Surrender

And now, I want to challenge you: surrender to God. Let Him flourish you even through what looks like a complete mess.

I can’t tell you what’s next, but I know this: God is in control.

So worship through it. Guard your words. Open your eyes, and watch how He will bring you through—better than ever.

God has spoken: YOU WILL FLOURISH. 

And through it all, I can boldly say: “Divine Alignment is happening in me!”

Stay Tuned & Keep the Adebisi Family in your prayers!