Hello, beautiful sisters in Christ! Welcome to another day of our women’s daily devotional. Today, we are going to talk about purpose and God’s favor for women of color.
We live in a world that often tries to tell you who you are, what you can do, and what you deserve. You face challenges, discrimination, and oppression because of our race, gender, and other factors. Sometimes, you may feel like you don’t belong, you don’t matter, or you don’t have a future.
But God has a different message for you. He says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that you are chosen and royal (1 Peter 2:9), and that you have a purpose and a plan for your lives (Jeremiah 29:11). He says that He loves us with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3), that He is with us always (Matthew 28:20), and that He will give us favor and grace (Psalm 5:12).
God’s favor is not based on our performance, our appearance, or our status. It is based on His goodness, His mercy, and His sovereignty. He can open doors that no one can shut, He can make a way where there seems to be no way, and He can turn your trials into triumphs. He can use you for His glory, His kingdom, and His purposes.
So how do you walk in our purpose and God’s favor? Here are some practical steps:
🟣 Seek God first. The Bible says that if you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). When you put God first in your lives, He will direct your paths, reveal our gifts, and align our desires with His will.
🟣 Trust God’s timing. The Bible says that there is a time for everything under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Sometimes, you may feel impatient, frustrated, or discouraged when things don’t happen according to your expectations. But God knows the end from the beginning, and He works all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). You need to trust His timing, His ways, and His promises.
🟣 Be faithful in the small things. The Bible says that whoever is faithful in little will be faithful in much (Luke 16:10). Sometimes, you may overlook or despise the small opportunities, tasks, or assignments that God gives you. But God sees your hearts, and He rewards your faithfulness. You need to be faithful in the small things, knowing that they are preparing you for the big things.
🟣 Be grateful for what you have. The Bible says that in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Sometimes, you may focus on what you don’t have, what you want, or what others have. But God has blessed you with so much, and He wants you to be grateful for what you have. you need to cultivate a thankful attitude, knowing that it pleases God and attracts more blessings.
Sisters, you are not an accident, you are not a mistake, you are not a failure. You are a woman of purpose and God’s favor. You have a destiny and a calling that only you can fulfill. You have a Father who loves you unconditionally and a Savior who died for you sacrificially. You have a Spirit who empowers you supernaturally and a community who supports you faithfully.
Don’t let the world define you, limit you, or discourage you. Let God transform you, equip you, and use you. You are a woman of color, and you are a woman of God.
God bless you!
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