God’s Power vs. girl power (Spoiler alert; God wins for you!)

I was blessed to be a contributing writer for True Girl’s subscription boxes. True Girl is a ministry of Dannah Gresh. The spring and summer boxes will feature my devotions. Today’s devotion is all about God’s power vs. girl power. Spoiler alert … God’s power wins for you! His power is always better and greater than girl power.

Read this devotion with your daughter and participate in the activity at the end.

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

I remember when my daughter first saw this verse. She thought she could defy gravity! Imagine the possibilities! She could win first place in her cross country meet. Ace her math test. “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me!” she exclaimed! But no matter how hard she tried, she didn’t get first place and that math test was harder than she expected. She felt exhausted and defeated.

What is the source of your strength? Better asked … Who is the source of your strength? Your own girl power or God’s power?

 Girl power is driven by results and must be earned.

The promise is conditional. If you work hard enough and win, you get credit. If you work hard and fail. You feel like a failure. It’s no wonder girls suffer from depression and anxiety more than at any time in history. Girl power is fake power. 

But God’s power is unconditional, never-ending and a free gift from Jesus.

This Bible verse, penned by the apostle Paul, promises Christ-followers the power of Jesus in all circumstances. Christ’s strength will empower you in any situation, in good times and in bad. If you win, he celebrates with you. If you lose, God strengthens you with his comfort and peace. God’s power is real power.

A girl can do anything not because of who she is or how hard she tries. A girl can do anything because of whose she is and His name is Jesus!

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16

Action Point: Write the words “girl power” on a piece of paper. Now rip it up and throw it in the trash. On a new piece of paper or in your journal write today’s Bible verse. Now write things you need strength for today. Say a prayer thanking God for his power in your life! 

Short bio: Jody Token is the creator and coach of The Great Flip, online self-defense, safety and faith-filled empowerment for girls age six and up at www.thegreatflip.com

Want a fun, playful and faith-filled empowered activity for girls? Welcome to The Great Flip, online self-defense, safety and faith-filled empowerment resources for girls age six and up.

Request a free video and lesson plan.

Shop online courses.

Download a free excerpt from My Anti-bully Ebook.

Let’s start from the very beginning (it’s a very good place to start). Visit my homepage.

The Great Flip is an American Heritage Girls national program alliance.