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Hidden Barriers Keeping You from the Abundant Life God Promised

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is this really all there is?”

You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—your kids, your spouse, your aging parents, your job—while quietly neglecting your own soul. You’ve been the helper, the encourager, the strong one. But now, you’re running on empty. You feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually depleted, and unsure of who you are anymore.

If that sounds familiar, I want to remind you: this isn’t the end of your story. It’s a turning point.

In John 10:10, Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” The abundant life isn’t about perfection or constant happiness. It’s about peace, clarity, confidence, and freedom rooted in Him.

But sometimes, something stands in the way. If you’re feeling stuck or weary, it’s time to find out what’s been blocking your abundant life.

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Understanding What’s Blocking Your Abundant Life

Many women of faith feel stuck, not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they’ve been carrying too much for too long. You’ve been faithful, responsible, and selfless. But beneath the surface, there’s exhaustion that no amount of coffee or productivity can fix.

Here are a few of the most common blocks that keep you from experiencing the abundant life God has for you:

  • You’re emotionally drained from constantly putting others first.
  • You’re still carrying grief or loss that you’ve never fully processed.
  • You feel guilty for wanting rest or joy when others need you.
  • You struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or the fear of letting people down.
  • You’ve lost touch with who you are outside of your roles.

These aren’t signs of failure; they’re signs of being human. They’re gentle reminders that it’s time to slow down and realign with who God created you to be.

Recognizing what’s blocking your peace is about compassion. God’s desire is for you to live in freedom and confidence, not constant striving. Awareness is the first step toward healing.

If you’re ready to see what’s been keeping you from the life you were made for, take the quiz and uncover your personal roadblocks today.

Take the “What’s Blocking Your Abundant Life?” quiz.

The Abundant Life Process: A Journey Back to You

When life feels confusing, heavy, or uncertain, it’s easy to lose touch with who you are and what matters most. The Abundant Life Process is a faith-based framework that gently guides you back home to yourself—to the woman you were created to be.

This life-giving process helps you move from stuck to steady, from weary to renewed, and from self-doubt to quiet confidence. Through guided discovery, practical tools, and compassionate coaching, you’ll gain clarity, freedom, confidence, healing, and peace—not by striving harder, but by realigning your life with your God-given identity.

Because no two stories are alike, there are two personalized pathways within the Abundant Life Process. Both lead to the same destination: a life of purpose, peace, and wholeness.

Abundant Purpose: Designed for Significance

This path is for the woman who feels lost, stuck, or unsure what’s next.

Together, we’ll uncover your unique design—your strengths, values, and passions—and connect them to your deeper purpose. You’ll gain clarity about who you are, what truly matters, and how to create a balanced, fulfilling life that reflects your authentic self.

You’ll walk away with confidence to make decisions that align with your purpose—free from fear, comparison, or perfectionism—and begin living with intentional joy and peace.

Abundant Emotional Freedom: Designed for Healing

This path is for the woman carrying the weight of loss, disappointment, or emotional pain.

Using the Grief Recovery Method and faith-based principles, you’ll gently process what’s been keeping you stuck, release the pain you’ve been carrying, and rediscover hope and energy for the days ahead.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means moving forward with grace, peace, and freedom.

Your Journey Awaits

Both pathways offer a compassionate and structured journey of transformation.

Through reflection, discovery, and guided support, you’ll reconnect with your God-given identity and begin living with renewed peace, purpose, and joy—the abundant life you were made for.

Learn more about the Abundant Purpose and Abundant Emotional Freedom programs and start your journey to an abundant life.

Your Next Step Toward Abundance

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same patterns of exhaustion, grief, or uncertainty. God is inviting you to something more: to live in His abundance.

The journey to an abundant life doesn’t begin with striving; it begins with surrender. It starts by taking a small, intentional step toward awareness and grace. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to take the next step.

If your heart is ready for renewal, clarity, and confidence, start by taking the quiz. It’s your personalized guide to discovering what’s been blocking your abundant life and what God is inviting you to embrace next.

➔ Take the free 5-question quiz to discover your personalized next step toward peace, purpose, and emotional freedom.


Join the free community of positivity, encouragement, and tips for creating an ABUNDANT LIFE! It all begins with choosing the right thoughts and creating the right habits to live a life of abundance. I’m Dr. Richelle, Abundant Life Coach, and I am passionate about helping people become happier, healthier, and purpose-led by developing a healthy relationship with themselves, others, and God.

October 21, 2025

BY DR. RICHELLE HOEKSTRA-ANDERSON

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