Called, Chosen & Anointed
There were moments in my youth, teenage years, early college days, and young adult life when I questioned my purpose because my journey did not look like everyone else’s. I experienced setbacks, disappointments, rejection, and seasons where I felt overlooked. At times, I wondered why certain battles seemed heavier for me than for others. But as I grew spiritually and emotionally, I began to understand that being called, chosen, and anointed often comes with challenges that are meant to prepare you for your purpose.
I often felt overlooked by God. I felt God was not listening. I wrote to Him daily, and when I was broken inside, I would look back over the letters and prayers I had written. Eventually, I tore them all up because I was not in a place of wholeness. I was still hurting. And I even stopped writing those letters and prayers to God altogether.
“I learned that isolation was not always punishment. Sometimes it was preparation for a future not yet seen.”
Being called by God has not always been easy for me. There were times when I felt unqualified, out of place, and unsure of what direction my life was taking. I wanted clear answers, immediate breakthroughs, and quick success. But God used difficult seasons to build my faith, discipline, and character. I realized that purpose requires obedience even when I do not fully understand the process.
Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) | “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
There were moments when people misunderstood me or doubted the vision God placed in my heart. I learned that being chosen can feel lonely, because not everyone will understand your calling. Sometimes God separates you from certain people, places, and habits because He is preparing you for something greater than your comfort zone.
I learned that being too comfortable is not good for growth, because God often finds ways to make you completely uncomfortable with where you are, what you are doing, and the life you are living if you are not aligning with what God called you to do.
“I stopped asking why the journey was hard and started asking what the journey was teaching me about myself and my life.”
The anointing on my life did not remove struggles. It gave me the strength to survive them. I have faced moments where I felt emotionally drained, spiritually tired, and ready to give up, yet somehow God continued to carry me through every difficult season. Looking back, I can now see that every setback was shaping me, strengthening me, and teaching me how to trust God more deeply.
Romans 8:28 (NIV) | “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
I also learned that purpose is not about perfection. It is about faithfulness. God does not call perfect people. He calls willing people. I had to stop focusing on my flaws and start trusting that God could still use me despite my mistakes, fears, and weaknesses. The process humbled me and reminded me that my gifts are meant to help others, not to glorify myself, but to glorify God’s Kingdom.
“My struggles did not disqualify me. They developed me. My experiences made me relatable.”
There are still days when I do not have all the answers, but I now understand that being called, chosen, and anointed means trusting God even when the path feels uncertain. My story may not be perfect, but every lesson, every battle, and every victory has reminded me that purpose is real and that God wastes nothing.
1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) | “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.”
Today, I choose to walk confidently in what God has placed on my life. I no longer allow fear, rejection, or past failures to define me. I know now that the calling on my life is greater than the obstacles I face.
“What God placed inside of me is greater than anything trying to stand against me.”
La’Sha Mayola Wright is a faith-based author, poet, mindset coach, and founder of Mayola’s Artistry LLC. She helps individuals heal, grow, and rediscover their God-given identity through transformational books, courses, and coaching rooted in emotional healing and spiritual growth. Fifteen years in, she is still building and still trusting God with every step.
