When I decided to write about women empowerment, I started doing keyword and long-tail research on the topic, and I quickly realized that the top searches were all secular. Nothing mentioned that Christian women could empower each other.

Women who were business moguls and experts in their own fields recognized how important it is for women to support and empower each other.

Christian women can empower each other to do better and live a lifestyle that represents Jesus.

Well, my focus is not going to be secular. I want to help us as sisters in Christ to empower each other for God. As older women, if we would lead by example, then the younger generation will carry the torch when we die out.

Within our churches and in Christendom, there isn’t as much support as needed. There are ladies’ conferences, prayer groups, and fellowships, but there isn’t much support from Christian women to other Christian women.

It’s time for us to show the younger generation and the world the importance of being a Christian woman that empowers.

 

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So, here are 10 ways that I’ve gathered that Christian women can empower each other:

 

 

1. Share your testimony

 

Do you have a past that God has restored? Did you face a trial or miraculously overcame an incurable disease?

Maybe you found the strength to walk away from an abusive marriage, or you prayed to God to change your man, and he answered your prayers.

Whatever it is, it should be shared because we don’t all have to make the same mistakes. If I can learn from you, and you can learn from me. Then, sharing definitely is caring.

In times like these being open about our struggles is liberating and empowering to those that we aren’t even aware of who is watching us.

We all have a story or testimony that is unique to us; share it with your friends or tell someone that could use the encouragement. Sisters, we can empower other women to be better by sharing our truths.

 

Heb.10: 25- Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

 

 

2. Be accountable

 

The Bible tells us to share our burdens, and this is where I think the idea of having an accountability partner is wise.

 

James.5:16- Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

 

Now, I am not saying to pick anybody to share your burdens or faults with.

If you know that Susie struggles with gossiping, it wouldn’t be wise to have Susie be your accountability partner.

So, look around and find another sister that you can talk to and share your burdens with, someone you can pray with and rely on while doing the same for them.

Does this mean that you will never get hurt? No, but if you do, continue being accountable to someone else because it helps you mature and identify with who you are in Christ.

We can empower each other by holding another sister accountable and being accountable to her.

 

 

 

3. Share your wealth of information

 

Have you heard the term “networking”? As professionals who serve the same God, we can help out those that need to be pointed in the right direction.

If someone is qualified for a particular office or job and there is something that we can do, let’s do it.

As Christian women, we should want to see other Christian women moving up the ranks just as we are, owning businesses or being awesome mothers and wives. Our light for Jesus needs to shine, especially during the times that we are facing today.

If there is advice on colleges, internships, or career decisions that we can impart to the younger generation of Christian girls, let’s be open.

The love that we have for one another should drive us to see that the younger women and older ones alike receive the help they need to bring God glory in all that they do.

 

4. Support each other ministries

 

I don’t know why this happens, but as a child, I saw so many clashes between the church women when it came to ministry positions.

Maybe it happens to the men as well, but I haven’t really noticed. As believing women of God, we should support the positions God has called other Christian women to.

Although you weren’t voted as Ladies’ fellowship president, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t attend the woman’s ministry.

We should be supportive of one another. Backbiting, gossiping, and comparisons will not bring us closer as women of faith, and it certainly won’t bring us closer to God.

Give your full support to anyone that is in a position of leadership within your church or ministry. God always requires us to serve before we can become a leader. Look at the life of Joseph, and you will see.

You may believe that you can do a better job, but God has placed her there for a reason, and you should support her.

 

5. Encourage each other

 

The name Barnabas means son of encouragement, and ironically this is exactly who he was. He was the one who encouraged the brethren.

When Saul became Paul, the disciples were still afraid of him. He was the reason they were scattered, and countless believers had passed on to eternity.

Barnabas stood beside Paul and encouraged the brethren to give him a chance to prove that he had met with Jesus.

 

Acts. 9:27- “But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.”

 

Be a Barnabas. Are you one that stands up for others? Do you seek to encourage, uplift, and not tear down? This is how we can empower Christian women and girls to shine their light for Jesus.

 

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6. Pray for one another

 

Matt.18:19- “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.”

 

Prayer is essential for the believer. It’s an avenue to communicate with God, to let him know what’s going on with us, and to pray for others.

Everyone has something that they can go to God about. Let us help to bear each other burdens by lifting other women in prayer.

Having a prayer partner might also help in this regard as scripture tells us if two agree about anything on earth, it will be done for them.

When Jesus died on the cross, we were given a chance to pray directly to God through the sacrifice Jesus made. We became our own priests, and now we can approach the throne on behalf of anyone or ourselves.

Prayer changes things because it works. One of the ways we empower Christian women is to pray for them. Let’s pray for one another consistently.

 

7. Give constructive advice

 

Some believing women give advice all the time when they carry a log that should blind them in their eye. However, giving constructive advice means saying what needs to be said when it will be difficult or cost you a friend.

For example, if your friend is entertaining a married man, unsaved man, or even one that displays warning signs when you see them, tell them.

Another example could be asking for your advice on something that doesn’t feel right in your spirit. Honesty is always the best policy.

A true friend doesn’t sugarcoat the wrong choices we make. They tell us like it is. And let us know when the decision we are going to make is wrong or should be approached with caution.

 

Matt.7: 3- “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”

 

The best part about giving constructive advice is that you will be there to console or walk them through the difficult decisions they may have to make. As well as they will also return the favor when you make foolish choices as well. (We all do)

 

8. Find your gifts and talents and give them everything you’ve got

 

It is important to find your purpose, identify your gifts and talents, and use them for the glory of God. How many of us have been empowered by women who have written books, sung beautiful songs, ministered to God’s word?

I can assure you that every single one of us has someone that we look up to. There are so many Christian women who have inspired me to give my best to God, and I hope that I can be an example for someone else.

When we avail ourselves to God, we empower other women to utilize the God-given gifts that they may suppress.

God wants our best. If we have the right mindset as Christian women, we will realize that every woman has something to offer, and there is room for everyone to be successful in their calling.

 

1 Peter.4:10- “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”

 

Use your gifts and talents for the glory of God so you can motivate other Christian women to do the same.

 

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9. Be kind

 

Kindness stems from a heart of love. (Ephesians.4:32)

From this verse, we see that kindness is much more than being nice. Paul was speaking to believing Christians when he encouraged the church and us to be kind.

The scripture tells us that we should be tenderhearted and forgiving because God has forgiven us for Jesus’ sake.

Sometimes our kindness isn’t kindness, and it doesn’t extend as far as it should. It is not kindness on the outside when we curse the person on the inside. This is not the kind of woman that God wants us to be. To empower each other, we have to exude kindness like a second skin.

This means if a fellow believing woman did something to hurt you, and they asked your forgiveness, you should forgive them.

Every day we sin against God, and no matter how many times we go to him for forgiveness, he will always forgive us once we are repentant. The disciples tried to get a numerical figure for how many times someone could sin against them, and Jesus threw them a curveball.

He told them to be kind by forgiving at least 490 offenses in a day.

We don’t have to do that because I think that would be impossible to reach, but we can give of our time, finances, or resources when we are kind to other women who may be in a similar position to us lesser. And remember, it all starts with love.

 

10. Become a mentor

 

There are many instances within God’s word that gives examples of Christian women mentoring others. In the case of Naomi and Ruth, we see that God’s hand was on their lives. Ruth gave up everything to become an encouragement and support to her mother-in-law, but she didn’t know that God had a spectacular blessing awaiting her while she received mentoring from Naomi.

Naomi was the one who told her everything she had to do to secure Boaz’s position as her future husband. And Ruth obediently followed her advice and won the heart of the second man that God had foreordained for her.

Also, look at the encouragement and mentoring that both Elisabeth and Mary gave to each other. They spent 3 months ministering to each other as they discussed their respective miracles. Elizabeth was older and had been pregnant six months before Mary. She had probably gathered many tips and ideas that Mary could have used in the days to come.

It is important as a Christian woman to pick the right person to mentor you. Also, as someone pours their life into you, you do the same and mentor someone.

I have many awesome, godly women that I receive advice and encouragement from. They are my mentors, but I look to them as though they are my mothers. And it’s not only the words that they say that minister to me, but their lifestyle and the faith that they display is so tangible that I am always encouraged in their presence.

Be a mentor and mentor someone else for God’s glory.

 

Final Thoughts

 

I hope these 10 ways that Christian women can empower each other has been enlightening and helpful. It is unfortunate that even in a time like now (21^st century), women are still marginalized. But women were never marginalized by God, and he has called every one of us to let our light shine and give the world some flavor. As we go forth and be the salt and light in this world, let us love each other.

Please be the one who builds up and not tear down, who supports and encourages.  Christian women can empower each other, and we have to start now because one day, we will all stand before God and glorify Him together.

Right now, with the corona-virus roaring throughout the world, women need all the encouragement that they can get. You don’t know who is holding on to the last straw and may buckle under the pressure at any minute. Reach out to someone, and don’t forget about your strong friends; they need encouragement too.

If you want to learn more about the love you should be demonstrating as a believer in Christ, this resource is for you.

I love you with the love of Christ.

Keneesha.