Sister, do you know that your story - whatever that looks like - is meant to be a vital component of your God given calling or dream?

While your passions and talents definitely play a role, it's your story that holds the real power to change lives. Yet so often, we dismiss, devalue, or overlook our own story - all the while asking God to deliver a fresh new dream. Meanwhile, what He really wants is for us to serve others just like ourselves.

So how do you know if God is calling you to share your story? …

Do you want to increase your confidence? Are you tired of feeling frozen in uncertainty and want to make decisions with surety instead?

Believe it or not, I used to have very little confidence. I didn't trust myself to make the right decisions - or deal with the outcome - and I was constantly worried about making the "right choice."

But sister, we can't be empowered Christian women if we don't have confidence! And guess what? God wants to help you grow in this area! …

Sister, what mistake or sin have you been holding onto? You know, that one thing that you keep berating yourself for.

Are you constantly playing out different scenarios of how things could have been different - while battling feelings of guilt, shame, or foolishness? Are you afraid to make choices, even beneficial ones, because of it?

You may have told yourself that you've moved on, but the endless cycle in your head says otherwise. And, friend, I know exactly where you're at.

Jesus recently pointed out this exact issue to me - and what I needed to do. Turns out, I needed to forgive myself. …

Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries?

For example, do you find yourself saying "yes" when you should say "no"? Is it difficult to not let other people's wants or ideas override your own feelings, goals, or workload? What about taking on responsibilities that really belong to someone else?

I've been there, sister! I used to be absolutely horrible when it came to setting boundaries. But Jesus calls us to thrive - not survive. And in order to do that, we need to understand the true power and importance of healthy boundaries - and how to implement them. …