What is Significant? A question that is asked all the time. About 5 years ago, I was asked this question at a women’s weekend retreat. What does significant really mean, I thought. Something of worth, value, importance, royalty? Webster Merriam’s online dictionary defines significant as “large enough to be noticed or have an effect”. I like the latter definition as we were born to have purpose and have an effect on others that we come in contact with. I learned 6 biblical principles at the women’s retreat that later changed my life greatly! Immediately after the retreat, I began a small group using “The Significant Woman” Facilitators Guide made by women, for women! This guide was exactly what I needed and God knew this all along. I recruited my close friends to take the discipleship course and later they became a part of the first Latina Women’s Conference in the South Orlando area. Little did I know that 3 years later the women that were in attendance at the conference are now using the same materials and have coached and mentored (disciple) over 200 women. I don’t say all of this to boast as I don’t want pride creeping in! I believe that this is a great place to share what God is doing in the Latina community! The women are growing spiritually and in numbers. What an amazing time to see God’s people seasoned and new to feel refreshed and hungry for what is needed in today’s society.
On of my favorite verses in which I share whenever I go and speak at the women’s graduation ceremonies is Psalm 139: 13-14 and Ephesians 2:10.
Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” and Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”.
What a great reminder that there is a Creator who planned our life way before we could every imagine and that He has a specific plan in our lives!
1. What is your significance?
2. Why do you believe God has created you for this lifetime, this century?
3. Are you aware of your gifts, talents, or calling in your life?
More on “The Significant Woman” project to come soon! I will talk about how God has developed by gifts and talents in the area of discipleship, training, developing, coaching and mentoring Godly women of today!
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I hope you are encouraged and inspired by today’s post! God has bigger and greater things for you!
Godspeed,
Cindy
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