Elize About Faith

If you are a woman and even more so, a mother, there is a good chance you have been approached by, or even pulled into, the MLM world. You are told that you can be an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, someone who builds her own empire. For many women, the appeal is strong. Some try it briefly and walk away. Others stay longer, believing deeply in the promise being offered.

I share this because I, too, believed I could build something of my own.

Although I did not remain in the MLM world itself for long, I spent nearly ten years chasing a business dream I was never able to reach. I believed I could grow a successful business, and I pursued that belief tirelessly even when reality consistently told me otherwise.

The truth I eventually had to face was that I did not have the skills nor the mindset required to be a business owner. I am not business-minded, and I am not an entrepreneur. The heart of my work was service delivery, which I am genuinely good at. But I was a poor businesswoman. I made impulsive decisions, mismanaged finances, and ultimately accumulated a significant amount of debt.

Letting go of the identity of “businesswoman” was painful. It felt like admitting failure. But in time, I realized something deeper: I was never meant to be one.

This realization extends far beyond business. It speaks to how God has designed each of our lives.

Every one of us has distinct talents, strengths, and limitations. Just as I will never thrive as an entrepreneur, those who excel in entrepreneurship may not naturally walk in empathy, compassion, or deep relational care in the way others do. And that is not a flaw – it is intentional design.

As Christians, we are not meant to be “all-can-do” disciples. We are not designed to cover every role or fulfill every calling. God, in His wisdom, gives each of us specific gifts for specific purposes.

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…”

Romans 12:6–8 (NIV)

In 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, the Apostle Paul beautifully explains that these gifts come from the Holy Spirit, who distributes them as He determines – not as we strive to manufacture for ourselves.

Yet many of us spend years striving toward dreams that were never meant for us. We exhaust ourselves trying to make something work, wondering why it feels so heavy and fruitless. Often, the reason is simple: the pursuit is not aligned with the gifts God has given us.

When I reflect on this now, I see that God was not calling me to build an empire, He was calling me to walk with Him.

And this calling is one we all share. If there is one gift given freely to every believer, it is the gift of salvation. It does not require refining, hustling, or proving ourselves. Walking with Jesus is not complicated or exclusive, it is accessible, fitting, and life-giving.

What if, instead of exhausting ourselves trying to become something we were never meant to be, we poured our energy into following Jesus?

All that is required is love, trust, and belief – gifts we already carry because of the blood of Christ.