Episode 86

86 | What if My Purpose is Just My Own Selfish Desire? How to Know if It’s from God

Published on: 22nd September, 2026

Have you ever wondered, “Is this really from God—or is this just what I want?”

What if you think you’ve found your purpose, but you’re afraid you could be getting it wrong?

Are you struggling to trust that God really has a plan for you?

As a Catholic mom, it can be hard to know what to do when you feel that stir for something more but aren't sure whether you're hearing God or your own desires. You may pray, spend time in Bible study or devotions, and genuinely want to follow God's plan—yet still find yourself second-guessing what you’re sensing.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about moving past that doubt so you can approach discernment with greater confidence and begin taking faithful steps toward the purpose God created you for.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next, this conversation will help you look at that doubt differently and move forward with greater trust in God.

Grab your laundry, press play, and let’s start loading it together.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

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  4. Book a 1:1 Unstuck Purpose Session — Here

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🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

  • Ephesians 2:10

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

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Do you want to follow God’s will — but don’t trust that you’re hearing Him clearly?

Are you praying for direction, yet still stuck overthinking every option and afraid of choosing the wrong thing?

Have you felt called to something more, yet overwhelmed by motherhood and unsure how to discern God’s next step?

Do you long to hear God and take faithful steps forward — but feel like you don’t have the time, space, or clarity to do it as a busy Catholic mom?

I’m so glad you’re here.

This podcast will help you learn how to hear God and discern His will — even when you feel overwhelmed or short on time.

Each week, you’ll discover simple, faith-based guidance to help you create space for God, gain clarity, and take faithful steps forward in your daily life so you can live the purpose God is inviting you to.

Hello, I’m Michelle — a wife, mom, and cradle Catholic.

On the outside, I was doing everything I was “supposed” to do — school, marriage, kids — and life looked fine. But on the inside, I felt uncertain, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering, Is this all there is? What is God really calling me to do?

I asked question after question about my purpose. I prayed, journaled, researched, and tried to figure it out on my own — yet I still felt stuck. Searching online “What is my purpose?” only left me more overwhelmed and confused.

Everything began to shift when, through mindset work and prayer, I started turning to God with that question instead of trying to solve it myself. I sensed He had created me for something specific. Through prayer and Catholic teaching, I learned how to slow down, listen, and discern God’s guidance.

That journey led me to a simple, faith-based, step-by-step way of discerning God’s will — one that brought clarity, peace, and forward movement.
And now, I’m ready to share that journey with you!

If you're a busy Catholic mom tune in:
• For a simple, discernment-based path to hear God,
• To discern His will, and
• To take faithful steps forward without feeling overwhelmed

Whether you’re folding laundry, multitasking, or finally sitting down — let’s do this!


Let's Connect:
• Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingherpurposewithgod/
• Website:
https://MichelleBrannam.com
• Questions or feedback?
Contact me at Hello@michellebrannam.com

Let's Work Together:
• Unstuck Purpose Session:
https://michellebrannam.com/coaching

About your host

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Michelle Brannam

Like many Catholic moms, I felt the quiet nudge of the Holy Spirit—and the persistent question that followed: What is my purpose?
On the outside, life looked fine. But internally, I felt a deep ache and a longing for clarity.

For me, that question surfaced during pregnancy, while laying on the couch with morning sickness, wrestling with the sense that God had created me for something specific—but I didn’t know what it was or how to discern it.

I wanted answers grounded in the Catholic faith.
Not internet noise.
Not well-meaning but misguided advice.

So I turned to God in prayer and Scripture, opening my heart to Him and asking for direction. One day, while listening to a Fr. Mike Schmitz homily, God answered my prayer. I was overcome with tears as I realized—without a doubt—that I did have a unique purpose God created me for.

But even then, I still didn’t know how to live it out.

I kept praying, journaling, and searching, yet felt confused, overwhelmed, and unsure if I was truly hearing God’s voice. What eventually changed wasn’t that God started speaking louder—it was that I learned how to slow down, ask better questions, and recognize how He was already guiding me.

Now, through my podcast Living Her Purpose with God and my discernment coaching, I help Catholic moms learn how to hear God, discern His will, and take faithful steps forward—without pressure, fear, or spiritual confusion.

If you’ve been praying, seeking, and still feeling unsure, you’re not doing anything wrong.
You were simply never taught how to discern.

And I’d be honored to walk with you as you learn.

Let’s do this!