Redirection to Transformation. This is not rejection. This is repositioning.

Written By Shameka Moore

26 January 2026

Sometimes we have our lives carefully planned, and God reminds us that He is in control. “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord” (Proverbs 16:1). What happens when our plans are not fully aligned with everything God desires for us? What happens when God removes the people or things we once considered lifelines? What if the betrayal and rejection run deep, and God places us in unfamiliar territory—like Ruth, to cultivate humility, understanding, strength, and to complete a healing journey? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). What if it is not about us at all, but about God’s greater purpose?

A year ago, God redirected me, not to delay me, but to shift me into new places of His power and to remind me of my yes before elevation. During that season, I was decluttering my home, giving away half of my closet, shoes, and some of my furniture to bless others, donating, letting go, and preparing to relocate, learning to travel lightly. I planned to move to the East Coast in September 2026 after graduation in May 2026. I intended to pursue political work in economic development. It was just me and my cat, and in my mind, everything seemed simple.  I believed I had no reason to stay in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was wrong. I can admit that to God, and later I asked for forgiveness after the rhema word came to me. 

In May of 2025, after transitioning from my role in Madison in April, God spoke clearly and audibly: If you leave Milwaukee, you will leave everything behind—your destiny, your calling, and even the people I will release to you in your future, including your future spouse and children. I wept loud as I laid on my bed, looking up at the ceiling. What I viewed as an exit, God revealed as abandonment of purpose. My call remained rooted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin transformative healing and economic development work etc., supporting youth, families, and the communities I am assigned to serve “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).

This redirection required being stripped of everything familiar and reminded me that God had called me into this repositioning intentionally. Humility was required in this season. I continued to complete my assignments to the best of my ability and exited places I was sent with grace, but God was doing a deeper work in me. 

What happens when God shuts doors you are fully qualified for? What happens when He purifies your character so that your life reflects Him fully, examining every motive? “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance” (James 1:2-3). This was bigger than a career and relocation. It was a call to walk with Him wholeheartedly—Adonai. Greater Trust.

Being stripped down completely is preparation for the Master’s work and His hand. I had to let go, fully knowing that my calling is rooted in Him alone, and everything must be rooted in Him. Everything must be covered in prayer. Esther was purified before being established as Queen to King Ahasuerus and before stepping into the fullness of her calling. Ruth had to leave the familiar to walk with Naomi into the unfamiliar before being positioned in purpose and presented to Boaz. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). In the same way, this season was not about degrees, accomplishments, or accolades. It was about His Sovereign Will and giving Him glory in all things returning to what He spoke before I ever made the goal list.

This is a word of encouragement for anyone who feels like God has stripped them down or is still doing the work. Let Him continue. Trust Him. What feels like loss is preparation. What feels like delay is alignment. This is not rejection, it is transformation. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14).

I wasn’t stripped down for myself alone, but for my destiny and everyone connected to it. God has rewritten the text. This time, it is a new book.

Grounded. Rooted. Called to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Grace….

Shameka Moore

Shameka Maxine Natisha Moore is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through her upbringing, she endured many hardships. Growing up in poverty to experiencing homelessness and other impoverished situations, it drove her to discover her purpose of life. She believes her life mission statement is to educate the outcasts of society, scale start-up businesses, and liberate Black and Brown communities by disrupting and destroying wealth inequalities in impoverished communities.

Shameka’s purpose and passions begin to grow and blossom through apprenticeship with her Godfather, Julius Joseph as a teenager. He owned an insurance firm, Express Excess Insurance Agency, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for 50 plus years. He was adamant in teaching her the fundamentals of becoming an entrepreneur. The apprenticeship involved rigorous studying and training of financial principles, bookkeeping, direct selling, marketing, administrative operations, office and human resource management.

Shameka is an alumna of Messmer High school and Mount Mary University with a Bachelor Arts in Business Administration with Honors. Later, she attended Kaplan University and earned National Producer Licenses in the State of Wisconsin. In the Fall of 2023, she will be attending University of Milwaukee- Wisconsin to earn a Master’s of Business Administration and Certificate in Finance. With her 13 plus years of experience in the financial industry, community and business operations, she manages MoorEnterprises, LLC and Midwest Insurance Lady. Professionally, she serves at the African American Roundtable, Inc as an Office Manager. She supports AART’s internal operations, infrastructure, financial oversight and team members.

Shameka lives by and echoes the words of Marianne Williamson, “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”

https://www.shamekamaxine.com/
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