Dear Daughter,

I see you standing somewhere between the little girl you’ve always been and the young woman you are trying to become. I know the world feels big and scary at times. It can be tough to focus on what really matters. But remember you are set apart to be holy unto the Lord. That is a fancy way of saying you are to live original for God. Here are five ways you can do that today:

Renew Your Mind with God’s Word (Romans 12:2):

The world will try to mold you into what it thinks you should be. Ironically it is changing quicker than hairstyles in Hollywood. But one thing does not change: The Word of the God. You can count on that. Read it. Think about it. Commit it to memory. Let it change you from the inside out. And watch as God unfolds his plan for your life. His plan is good and perfect and made just for you.

Put on Love (Colossians 3:14):

Remember you are loved with an everlasting love. Be rooted in that from the moment you wake up until the moment you close your eyes to sleep. Let that love motivate all you do and say. As you are picking out your clothes for the day, practice putting on love as well. This will impact the way you treat people. You will be kind. You will be generous. You will be gracious. But only it won’t be YOU. It will be the love you have received from Jesus living through you. Let his love clothe you and watch how it blesses others.

Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:9):

I’m not going to lie. There are tough days ahead. You know I can’t always be with you. But you have a promise to keep close to your heart. The Lord is with you wherever you go. No matter where your journey takes you, God goes before you and he goes with you. He has your back. So you can be strong. You can have courage. You are never alone.

Give Thanks (Ephesians 5:20):

Gratitude is stunningly beautiful in a woman. It sets her apart and honors the Lord when she recognizes all gifts flow through his loving hands. So give thanks with a grateful heart and know that everything you have, everything you are, and every person who touches your life is worth your gratitude. Never take one thing for granted and let others see your thankful and humble spirit. They will be drawn to Jesus because your grateful heart is constantly pointing to him.

Shine Bright (1 Thessalonians 5:5):

You were not created for the darkness sweet girl. You are a child of the day. Jesus light of the world lives inside of you so let others see he holds first place in your heart. Live with hope and faith as your guide and step into the wide-open space of all that he wants to do in your life. He will set the world ablaze through you girl. So shine bright.

Know that I am praying for you sweet girl.

Always,

Mom

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