6 Signs You're Acting Without God's Blessing (and How to Avoid Regret)

“I thought this was the right decision… until everything fell apart.”

Ever been there?

You prayed (kind of), followed your gut, and hoped it was from God—but in the end, the results left you drained, anxious, or even ashamed.

You're not alone. So many Christians wrestle with knowing whether a decision is truly from God or just a product of emotion, pressure, or fear. I’ve been there too—more than once.

In this blog (and the full video), I share 6 subtle signs you may be walking outside of God's will. These aren’t always obvious, which is why discernment matters so much in today’s world.

The enemy’s goal isn’t always to make you fall—it’s to make you drift.
And drifting happens when we make emotionally charged decisions that feel spiritual… but are really rooted in self.

So how do you know if God is truly blessing your path—or if you’re headed toward avoidable regret?

That’s exactly what we unpack in this video.

Let’s walk through these red flags together so you can stay in step with God’s good and perfect plan.
Be sure to watch the video above for a complete breakdown of each.

🚩 #1: You’re Avoiding Input From Wise People

You know that gut feeling when you don’t want to ask someone mature what they think—because you already know they won’t agree? That’s not just intuition. That’s a warning.

Avoiding spiritual mentors is often a sign you’re trying to protect a decision you know doesn’t align with wisdom. Proverbs 12:15 says, "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." Enough said.

🚩 #2: You’re Not Opening God’s Word

If your Bible’s closed, your discernment is probably clouded. God's Word is our lamp, our filter, our compass. Walking without it is like driving blindfolded. Check what Scripture says before you move forward—it’s that simple.

🚩 #3: You Haven’t Prayed About It

If you're not talking to God about your decision, you’re relying on your own understanding. Big mistake. Proverbs 3:6 says, "In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." Start there.

🚩 #4: It Doesn’t Build You Spiritually

Sometimes we want something just because it looks good, feels good, or everyone else says it’s good. But does it grow your faith? Does it draw you deeper into Christ? If not—it’s likely not from Him.

🚩 #5: It Compromises Your Integrity

If you have to lie, hide, exaggerate, or pretend to move forward… just stop. God will never call you into something that requires you to sacrifice your integrity. Not ever.

🚩 #6: It Pulls You Toward Temptation

If the path you’re taking brings you closer to sin—or stirs adrenaline instead of peace—it’s a signal. God leads with peace, not pressure. Trust the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

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Don’t move forward without peace. Let God guide you, and take every thought, decision, and direction back to Him.