I remember very clearly when a acquaintance of mine said, “Oh, Leah! I’m sending you an article. I know you’ll love it because you’re all about girl power and it goes along with Matchless Beauty.”
Wait a minute, I thought as a bad taste entered mouth. Something’s not right. Where did she get the impression that I’m “all about girl power”? Or Matchless Beauty for that matter? Matchless Beauty isn’t about “Girl-Power”…it’s about Christ’s power through girls and women.
Although my acquaintance had good intentions, the article very clearly promoted a girl’s own personal power as her means to achieve everything she wanted. But as believers in Christ, we know our power is not of ourselves. And although hard work and determination are excellent qualities, tapping into our own power always, ALWAYS falls short and leaves us craving more. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my daughter striving for that!
Do you ever feel the tension?
You know…between God’s Word and the Girl-Power movement you see and read about? Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
- What does God think about the “Girl Power” movement? Is it healthy? Damaging? Misunderstood?
- What do I do if my daughter embraces or faces “Girl Power”-type messages?
- How do I respond lovingly to the current “Girl Power”-type events, products, messages, etc?
- How should my daughter respond to aggressive, powerful girls and how do I teach her to be a Christ-empowered girl?
- How can I equip my daughter to make a difference in our “Girl Power” culture, just the way God made her?
- What are the struggles I can anticipate that my daughter will face in the next phase of her life and how can I be prepared to help her navigate the “Girl Power” culture?
If these are questions you’ve asked, I have the perfect opportunity for you!
Beginning June 1, 2017, I’ll be hosting a monthly “Matchless Beauty Meet-Up” where we will address this very relevant topic of “Raising Daughters with Christ-Power in a Girl-Power Culture”. Every month, moms of daughters will meet to see what God’s Word has to say about these questions, share and encourage one another, get practical tips, and take steps toward building better relationships with our daughters.
Each month we’ll address a different question and although they’re related to one another, they’re not necessarily building upon one another. So if you miss one month, you won’t be in the dark when you come the next month.
This is all ABSOLUTELY FREE to participate!
(If you’re unable to make it or live too far away, I’ll be making the study available in its entirety for a very reasonable price on my website in the future. You’ll be able to purchase and download this important study for individual use or group study with friends and other moms of daughters at your church.)
So if you’re a mom of a daughter in the NW suburbs of Chicago (or if you have a spiritual influence on the life of any girl), and you want to feel encouraged, equipped, and empowered by Christ to help her navigate the Girl-Power culture, I hope you’ll join us! I am confident your participation will have a lasting impact on generations of girls to come. See you then!
To download the flier, click here.
Details:
What: “Raising Daughters with Christ-Power in a Girl-Power Culture”, Matchless Beauty Meet-Up
When: The 1st Thursday of Every Month (beginning June 1), 7:00-8:00 p.m. (8:00-8:30 social time)
Where: Panera, South Barrington, IL (Arboretum Shopping Center)
Who: Moms of daughters OR women who have spiritual influence in the lives of girls (this is for the adults only so we can share openly about any struggles, so girls need to stay at home).
Click here to download a printable version of the info.
For regular updates, please visit the “Meet-Up” page on this website by clicking here and sign up for email updates (in case of location changes) by clicking below.
