Problems vs. Purpose: Turning Challenges Into Power
- brittanysharper
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
We all face problems. Some come like a wave, crashing into our lives unexpectedly. Others build slowly, pressing in until we can’t ignore them. But here’s the truth: problems aren’t meant to paralyze you. They’re meant to position you.
Every challenge carries a choice. You can see it as something sent to break you down, or you can choose to believe it was placed in your life to build you up. This is the heart of empowerment: realizing that your purpose is greater than your problems.
The Power of Perspective
The moment you stop asking, “Why is this happening to me?” and start asking, “What is this preparing me for?," everything changes. Empowerment begins when you shift your perspective. What once felt like a setback starts to look like a setup.
Maybe that disappointment wasn’t a dead end. It was a detour toward something better. Maybe that delay wasn’t denial. It was divine protection. Maybe that loss wasn’t punishment. It was preparation.
Purpose Doesn’t Come Without Pressure
Growth never comes without pressure. Diamonds form under it. Trees root deeper because of it. You don’t become stronger by avoiding your problems. You become stronger by pushing through them. Your purpose will always require you to overcome something. That “something” may be fear. It may be self-doubt. It may be the opinions of others. But don’t let what you’re going through make you forget what you’re here for. You are not here just to survive. You’re here to impact, to lead, to break generational cycles, to be the example, to create change.
Let It Build You
Let your problems be fuel, not failure. Let them drive you to create, to heal, to speak up, to show up, and to walk in purpose boldly. Empowerment isn’t about having a perfect path. It’s about walking through the imperfect one with courage.
So today, remind yourself:
I may have problems, but I still have purpose.
I may feel pressure, but I will not fold.
I may face obstacles, but I was built to overcome.
Empowerment starts when you decide that your story won’t end with the problem but it will rise with your purpose.
Keep rising. Keep pushing. Your purpose is worth it.
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