Divinely Designed to Take Up Space


Somewhere along the way, I started believing that taking up space was a problem.

I silenced my voice so others could feel heard.


I minimized my achievements so others wouldn’t feel threatened.


I softened my shine so no one would accuse me of being “too much.”


But the truth is, I was never meant to shrink.


I was divinely designed to take up space.


I serve a big God who creates on purpose and with purpose.

God did not make me bold, gifted, and visionary so I could live life in the background.


2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us:

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”


The fear that told me to stay small didn’t come from God.

That was the enemy’s attempt to silence the impact of my assignment.


God gave me power, love, and a sound mind.

With these gifts come the responsibility to show up fully, faithfully, and unapologetically.


I used to think that humility meant invisibility and leadership required sacrifice.

I used to think that being “nice” meant letting others go first, even when God had clearly given me the vision.


But I’ve learned that walking in purpose will sometimes make people uncomfortable….and that’s okay.


God did not call me to please everyone.

He called me to be faithful to Him.


So I’m done shrinking.

I am no longer toning myself down to fit into spaces God has called me to transform.


If my confidence makes someone uneasy, may it also awaken something in them.


If my growth causes tension, may it also challenge others to rise.


I was created to lead, build, speak life, and shine for His glory.


Taking up space isn’t about arrogance.

It’s about obedience and stewarding the gifts I’ve been given to walk in the authority of God.


So I will take up space—with grace.

I will speak with love, lead with boldness, and live with purpose.


Because I am divinely designed to take up space.

And so are you.


© 2025 Dr. Tilantine Benjamin. All rights reserved.


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