How Young Girls Can Unleash the Lionesses in Them: Embracing Your God-Given Potential

In the heart of every individual lies a “lioness”, poised and ready to exhibit the fullness of her potential. You are a complete person, designed to thrive in your natural environment, which encompasses your home, school, and church. These are the arenas where you are called to live free, courageous, and bold.

Yet, imagine for a moment that you are a “caged lioness”. This is the plight of those who do not harness their full potential. They find themselves restricted, controlled, and powerless, lacking the boldness that is their birthright.

We squander the lioness within when we neglect our God-given potential. We forfeit our boldness when we overlook our abilities or attempt to mimic others. We lose sight of our true selves when we allow others to misuse us or when we fail to believe in our worth.

The caged lioness is a symbol of powerlessness, stripped of her innate strength and boldness, rendering her a miserable shadow of her true self.

But there is hope. We can choose to release the lioness within us. We can shatter the bars of our self-imposed prisons, step out into the hunt with boldness, and embrace the abundant life that Jesus promises. We can reject the notion of being mere imitations of celebrities and instead become everything God envisioned us to be.

Beliefs that sap our boldness and hinder our achievements are the very chains that bind us. Whether it's a belief rooted in a poor background, a struggle with language fluency, past traumas, or feelings of inadequacy, these are the bars of the cage we must dismantle.

It's natural to feel inadequate at times, but it should not be a permanent state. Like Gideon in the Bible, who doubted his worth due to his humble origins, we too must remember that God sees us as strong and mighty warriors. Esther's boldness made her queen, not her beauty. Deborah, Jael, Rahab, and Abigail are testaments to the boldness that God instils in us.

Boldness is a treasure within, far exceeding what others perceive. It is cultivated from within, a habit and culture that grows with each positive affirmation we feed our minds. Seeking approval from others or external validation will only lead us astray from true boldness.

Remember, boldness is not derived from academic achievements, prestigious names, or privileged backgrounds. Do not let a poor family history or unfavourable grades dim the light of your boldness.

Embrace the dawn with the dignity of your twenty shillings 'mtumba' dress, for it is not the fabric that defines you, but the spirit within. See yourself through God's eyes, and stride forth with the assurance that you are the progeny of a sovereign and formidable deity.

Sinach's song, "I know who I am," echoes the sentiment of self-recognition. Acknowledge your inner lioness, the beauty and royalty you embody, and let your stance be as resolute as the words in Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

If you seek the essence of boldness, look no further than Jesus Christ. He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and in His presence, you find righteousness and the power to roar with conviction. The righteous, as stated in Proverbs 28:1, are as bold as a lion, unshaken even when no threat looms.

Forge your destiny with the thoughts and actions of the person you aspire to be. Proclaim your future, for as Proverbs 18:21 teaches, life and death are wielded by the tongue. Cultivate your mind, for it is the cradle of your being, as reflected in Proverbs 23:7.

Dismiss fear from your heart. Stand tall amidst life's trials, for the promise of tomorrow outshines the tribulations of today. Remember, a caged lioness is a symbol of despair. Break free from the shackles of confinement and unleash the full magnitude of your God-given boldness.