What’s Really Holding You Back?

 


You’re gifted. You love God. You’ve served faithfully. So why do you still feel… stuck?

If you’re a leader, a builder, a believer with purpose, you’ve probably felt it: that invisible wall between where you are and where you know you’re meant to be. Maybe you’ve prayed for clarity. Maybe you’ve blamed the people around you. Maybe you’ve told yourself it’s just not your season.

But what if the delay isn’t about them… or timing… or circumstance?

What if what’s really holding you back is you?

Let’s talk about obedience

In his book Tailormade by God, Bishop Vincent D Collins challenges leaders to stop looking for new directions if they haven’t followed the old ones.

According to Bishop Vincent D Collins, you don’t need another word from God. You need to respond to the one you’ve already heard.

Oof. That one stings.

Because the truth is, many of us already know what the next step is, we’re just avoiding it. Why? Fear. Pride. Comfort. Control. Maybe we don’t like what God asked us to do. Maybe it feels too risky. Maybe we’re waiting for perfect conditions before we act.

But delayed obedience? Still disobedience.

You’re not lazy. You’re stuck in a cycle

This isn’t about being spiritually lazy. You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. But deep down, you know something’s not right. The spark is missing. The flow is gone. The growth is flat.

You’re stuck. Not because God isn’t speaking but because you haven’t moved.

Tailormade by God is a book for that exact moment. Collins doesn’t come with clichés or formulas. He comes with fire. He calls it like it is: obedience breaks the cycle. Vision reactivates motion. And fear doesn’t leave until you move through it.

You already have the green light

God isn’t holding you back. He’s waiting for you to take the step He already gave you permission for. That phone call. That resignation letter. That uncomfortable conversation. That ministry launch. That boundary you’ve been too afraid to set.

Whatever it is, stop waiting for lightning. If God said it, move.

You’re not too late. You’re just behind.

The beauty of grace is that even if you’ve paused, God hasn’t cancelled your purpose. Tailormade by God is a reminder that delay doesn’t mean denial. But you’ve got to get up.

Your leadership matters. Your obedience has a ripple effect. And your next move might be the one that unlocks the breakthrough for your family, your team, or your church.

Don’t wait for perfect. Move with obedience.
Tailormade by God by Vincent D Collins is available now on Amazon and the official website at: https://booksbyvincecollins.com/

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