You are chosen, cherished, beloved, brave and strong!
Recently, I had the honor to participate in a graduate level class called Perspectives on Gender and Leadership in Cross-Cultural Context. It was a class full of women, beautiful God-fearing women, from all over who desire to see the Kingdom of Heaven brought to earth.
And you know what my biggest takeaway was? God loves us as women.
God sees us, and He has made a place just for us!
I am not sure what barriers you may have experienced as you have stepped out to serve and lead for Jesus, but I know each story is unique and each of you have carried your own burdens when it comes to serving God.
I want to encourage you today that God absolutely loves you! You - a woman, a daughter, a mom, a wife, a friend, a co-laborer – He sees you, loves you and has called YOU to do the “work of the ministry” (Ephesians 4:12) whether that is in a church, the workforce or in your home! I know there are systems and organizations that put barriers along our paths, but the God of the universe makes a way for us.
He goes before us and lifts up our voices. He gives us the boldness to declare His word.
What is that thing that has been stirring in your heart to do? What burns in your heart as a commission from the Father to accomplish?
I pray that where you have felt weak and afraid to step forward into that calling, God would stir up strength and courage in your heart and you would take one little step. If you have been hurt by the voices of the Church, I pray peace and healing for you, and that God’s truth would cover those wounds.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
Emily Miller
workplace professional, graduate student, advisory team lead