“Encrypted on Purpose”

Have you ever tried to log into a system with someone else’s credentials only to get hit with that bold red Access Denied?

This is exactly what Paul is getting at in 1 Corinthians 7:17. He’s reminding the church—and us—that we are each assigned a life and a calling that is custom-coded by Heaven. It’s not about how ready we feel. It’s about who called us.

Let me make it personal.

When God called me into motherhood, I didn’t feel ready. I was a first-time mom with zero experience. Yes, my own mom was incredible. Yes, I had read the books and gathered advice—but nothing fully prepares you for those 2 a.m. cries, the developmental milestones, or the mental load of being responsible for a whole human. And yet, my lack of experience was irrelevant to God.

God didn’t consult my feelings or conduct a survey of public opinion to decide if I was equipped. He said I was. And that was that.

What I lacked in preparation, He promised to supply through partnership. Where I was weak, He was strong. Where I was unsure, He gave clarity. And as long as I kept Him at the center—He did the rest. And isn’t that just like God?

Here is another example. 

Another clear illustration of this idea of, encrypted on purppose, is found in the animated film Moana. There’s a scene where Moana, after wrestling with self-doubt, finally realizes who she is and what she was chosen to do. She says, “The call isn’t out there at all, it’s inside me.” That moment? That’s divine alignment in motion.

Despite not having sailed beyond the reef or possessing all the knowledge of her ancestors, Moana steps into the role she was born for. And that’s what made her powerful—not perfection, but obedience. Her calling was not a group vote. It wasn’t based on seniority or expertise. It was sealed inside her—just like yours is.

✨ You can watch the clip for some visual tea ✨

We often assume that divine callings come with full manuals and guaranteed confidence, but most of the time, they come with stretch marks—emotional, spiritual, and sometimes literal ones. They come with stretching, uncertainty, and a lot of faith.

That’s why comparison is a trap. Social media will show you the filtered results of someone else's assignment without giving you the behind-the-scenes footage of their process. And if you're not careful, you’ll abandon your post trying to audition for someone else's part in a story that God never cast you in.

It reminds me of that phrase that’s been bubbling in my spirit:
“Access denied. You can’t copy Jennifer’s calling. It’s encrypted with divine purpose, tailor-made and Heaven-sealed. Imitation will only crash your system.”

You see, when God assigns a calling, He also embeds in it the grace, wisdom, and strength needed to walk it out. Not someone else’s strength. Not someone else’s tools. Your own—given by God, nurtured in partnership with Him.

So whether you’re a new mom, a first-time leader, stepping into a ministry, or just trying to stay faithful in a dry season—remember: your calling isn’t a copy. It’s a calling. And that’s the real tea.

🍵 Real Tea (Truths to Remember) 🍵

• Your calling doesn’t require crowd approval—just God’s confirmation.

• You don’t need experience to be equipped—you need obedience and faith.

• Imitating someone else’s assignment will short-circuit your own.

• When God calls you, He commits to completing the work through you.

🙌🏾 Closing Prayer 🙌🏾

Lord, thank You for assigning us to lives with purpose—even when we didn’t feel prepared. Your Word in 1 Corinthians 7:17 reminds us that our position is no accident; it's by divine appointment. So today, we bind every spirit of comparison, self-doubt, and inadequacy. We bind every lie that tells us we're not enough or not ready.

We loose the spirit of confidence rooted in Christ. We loose wisdom, discernment, and bold faith to step fully into what You’ve called us to. Whether it’s parenting, leading, serving, or healing—let us not shy away from the call just because we feel unfamiliar.

May we stop trying to duplicate someone else’s destiny and start walking boldly in our own. God, do the rest. Fill in the gaps. Strengthen our hands. Guide our feet. And refresh our hearts. We leave this space declaring: We are called. We are ready. We are equipped. We are chosen. And that is TEA we can clock. In Jesus’ name, Amen.