Dear Daughter, You’re Not Going to Be a ‘Strong Woman’

In this day and age there’s a lot of conversations going on out there about women being strong and independent, and this got me to thinking about my daughters. As a professional working woman, educated and confident, naturally I want my daughters to exhibit these same characteristics. But I also desire for them to be grounded in Biblical truth. For that reason there’s a few things I want them to know that may seem contrary to what society tries to tell them. In fact, it might be unpopular, yet I believe these hard truths to be keys to successful living in a harsh world.



1. You are weak. 

A lot of what women are told is how strong they are, so my opinion that they are weak may seem ludicrous, but that doesn’t make it any less true. The world wishes to empower women, but I don’t think you can reach your full potential until you admit your weakness.

As a follower of Christ I admit my weaknesses because I know I am not perfect, and there’s great freedom in the fact that I don’t have to be. What I can do is submit myself to Jesus, surrender my life to Him, and celebrate in the truth that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

The world would tell my daughters that the power lies within them, but I would remind them that their power resides in Christ who dwells within their hearts. It’s okay to admit weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2. You are not your own. 

Women today are told frequently that your body is your own. Your life, your body, your decision. To relinquish control of your body or life out of your own hands is actually frowned upon, but I would like my daughters to know the truth.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)


Brie Gowen
Brie Gowenhttp://briegowen.com
Brie is a thirty-something (sliding ever closer to forty-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler, or playing princess with her four year old she enjoys cooking, reading, and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She'd love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

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