{"id":892,"date":"2026-05-19T17:48:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/?p=892"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:53:18","slug":"empowered-to-become-who-you-are-meant-to-be-overcoming-barriers-through-faith-to-step-into-your-god-given-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/?p=892","title":{"rendered":"Empowered to Become Who You Are Meant to Be: Overcoming Barriers through Faith to Step into Your God-Given Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:themify-builder\/canvas \/-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":897,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[35,38,34,44,39,42,47,36,41,40,46,37,43,45],"class_list":["post-892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-divisional-news","tag-christian-living","tag-empowerment","tag-faith","tag-faith-journey","tag-god-given-calling","tag-inspiration","tag-motivation","tag-overcoming-barriers","tag-personal-development","tag-purpose","tag-self-discovery","tag-spiritual-growth","tag-transformation","tag-trust-in-god","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our mission is to empower you to break through spiritual, mental, and emotional barriers\u2014so you can become the person God created you to be. We believe that transformation is possible for everyone, and that Christian principles offer the foundation and hope you need to move forward.In this journey, we often need guidance and encouragement. That\u2019s why we love sharing wisdom like Author Angela Wiafe\u2019s <em>Five Keys to Embracing Belonging<\/em>. These keys, rooted in faith, can light your path as you overcome obstacles and discover your true self.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/e8WEI3_QgAM[\/embed]<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Five Keys to Embracing Belonging<\/strong><\/p><ol style=\"text-align: left;\"><li>Know Whose You Are: As a child, I struggled to feel like I belonged due to mistreatment. But as an adult, discovering 1 Corinthians 3:23 helped me realize that I have always belonged to Christ. Remember, you are never truly alone\u2014you belong to Him.<\/li><li>Connect with Others: If you\u2019ve ever felt out of place, reach out and connect. My journey inspired me to write \u201cAffirmed,\u201d a book that invites you to discover a community where no one is left feeling like they don\u2019t belong.<\/li><li>Affirm Yourself Daily: I make it a habit to look in the mirror and remind myself that I am loved. I stopped letting others define love for me and embraced God\u2019s definition of love. This is a key practice I share in my book.<\/li><li>Anchor Yourself in Scripture: Psalm 25:16 (Passion Translation) says, \u201cSorrow fills my heart as I feel helpless, mistreated. I\u2019m all alone and in misery. Come closer to me now, for I need your mercy.\u201d This verse brought comfort when I needed it most, reminding me that God understands our pain.<\/li><li>Build from Rejection: I remind myself that I do not belong to darkness, and neither do you. People\u2019s rejection does not define you or diminish who God made you to be. Instead, be empowered knowing you are loved as you are, and use rejection as a foundation for growth.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">As you press forward, remember: these keys are not just for surviving, but for thriving. At CWS, we\u2019re here to walk with you\u2014helping you tear down barriers and step boldly into your God-given destiny. You are not alone. Let\u2019s journey together toward wholeness, healing, and belonging.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get Affirmed by Angela Wiafe: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F925ZN34\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F925ZN34<\/a><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=892"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":901,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892\/revisions\/901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/cws\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}