No Competition in Connection: Embrace Your Calling as a Daughter of God

As daughters of God, we hold a unique and profound position in His kingdom. But often, this truth gets overlooked or brushed aside. The honor of being called God’s daughter is not a small thing—it’s a deep and eternal connection that brings purpose and strength to our lives. Yet many Christian women can sometimes feel isolated or disconnected, unsure of how to fully embrace this identity.

Embrace Your Role in Community

We were made to love one another, and we are called to community. At times, life can feel overwhelming, and we may feel lost in the shuffle. Yet God’s design for us is clear: we are daughters of God, designed for connection. There’s strength when women come together in the name of Jesus.

You don’t have to feel isolated, even in a crowd. It’s time to connect.

Connection is our pathway to bring blessings to one another.

The Power of Connection: Following Jesus’ Example

The word "connect" can often feel cautious or loaded. We might hesitate before letting others into our lives. But if we look at how Jesus lived, connection was central to His mission. Jesus didn’t just connect with the “expected” people; He reached out to the least likely, to those society overlooked, and to the ones who didn’t fit in.

Jesus knew that there is no competition in love. This truth is vital for us as Christian women. You don’t need to compete for validation or recognition—whether from others or even yourself.

Living by the Golden Rule

Many rules can feel like they are weighing us down, making us feel rigid and unable to breathe, as if we are suffocating under the overwhelming belief that rules constrain us and keep us from living our best life.

Matthew 7:12 (MSG) gives us a beautiful rule-of-thumb guide for how we should live in connection with others: “Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them.”

This is the golden rule of God’s daughters—connection isn’t about competition. It’s not about having the better marriage, looking holier, or appearing less like the world. It’s about believing that Jesus’ heart is for everyone. His love was never just for the select few, but for all who will come and embrace His truth.

Your Connection Could Lead Someone to Jesus

Think about it: your connection to someone—whether it’s a neighbor, coworker, or friend—could be the very path that leads them to salvation. The power of connection is more than just a warm friendship; it’s an opportunity to share God’s love and light with those who need it most.

Being a Disciple Starts with You

Being a disciple of Christ is not a light task. But it begins with you—right where you are. Embrace the call to connect and love as Jesus did, knowing that His heart is always for others.

As you move forward, trust that God will guide your steps and direct your connections for His glory.

Here is a prayer for the Woman Who Seeking Connection:

Father, give us the feet of Jesus to walk boldly and connect with others in Your world. Help us make disciples as He did—reaching out to the lost, the overlooked, and the unlikely. Heal us from past wounds and empower us to embrace the connections You’ve called us to. Give us courage and direction as we step into community and make an impact for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Servant girl,

Regina