7 Ways to Become a Woman of Strength and Purpose

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The Bible tells us, “[A woman] is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come” (Proverbs 31:25). Without a doubt, God gives women strength. As with everything God gives us, we then become the stewards of that gift. We also become responsible to use it right and accountable for how we us it. A strong-willed woman isn’t afraid to meet the world head-on. She’s undeterred by those who say something can’t be done. Her God-given passion produces clear-eyed purpose, deep compassion and a bold spirit that has the power to change the world. But even a strong-willed woman runs into issues along her journey. Sometimes her determination and strong will leads to misunderstandings and breakdowns and the only one that can help her overcome them is God. Becoming a woman of strength and purpose gives glory to God and it releases you from the captivity of hopelessness and despair. Whether you consider yourself a strong, purpose-filled woman or are striving to be, here are seven ways to develop your strength and purpose.

Let Go of Self-Sufficiency

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When you are going through a dark season in your life, one of the toughest but most important things you can do is trust God. During periods of crisis, it can be extremely difficult to understand the depths of God’s love for you and the unfathomable extent of His faithfulness. If you want to become a woman of strength and purpose, you must come face to face before God and confess that you don’t want to do life without Him. At this point of surrender, God will rescue you. Think of God as a perfect orchestra conductor. No matter how far off you get from the original score, God never misses a beat. He takes our mistakes, our failures and our disappointments and blends them as we go. No matter what happens, we should let go of our self-sufficiency to trust that He, our Conductor, really does know best.

Imitate Christ

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2 Corinthians 3:3 reminds us, “Your very lives are a letter that anyone can ready by just looking at you. Christ Himself wrote it – not with ink, but with God’s living Spirit; not chiseled into stone, but carved into human lives – and we publish it.” If you want to become a woman of strength and purpose, you must first imitate Christ in your daily life and consistently seek to serve others. Every day you should be bringing honor and glory to God. Your work ethic, your integrity and your mission should all be reflections of Christ and His love. A woman of strength and purpose will live her life for God, no matter what they do or where they serve. Their highest goal is to lift up Christ, to reflect His nature and behavior. If you are a strong-willed woman, others will often imitate you so you must be sure you are imitating Christ.