Embracing My Calling as Woman of Faith and Courage in Everyday Battles
Can I tell you something? I don’t think I really understood what it meant to be a warrior woman until I had to live it out. Not on a big stage. Not holding a sword. But right here, in the simple places - the kitchen, the office, the car pickup line. That is where God keeps calling me, nudging me, teaching me something about embracing my calling as woman every single day.
Let’s just get honest for a minute. How many of you feel overlooked or underqualified? I talk to so many women who say, I don’t see myself as a warrior. I just see all the things I’m not. But here’s the thing - you don’t have to feel big, loud, or fearless to be a warrior in God’s eyes. You just have to show up with a willing heart and some faith, even if it’s shaky.
What Does Embracing My Calling as Woman Look Like Each Day?
I remember hearing the story of David as a kid. He was just a shepherd boy. He watched sheep, not soldiers. No one picked him for the “important” jobs. Yet, God called him. Not for his size or strength, but because of his heart and faith. Just like David, embracing my calling as woman doesn’t mean I have to fight giants in a physical battle. It simply means showing up - even when I feel small, tired, or unseen.
Let’s get real. Sometimes my Goliath is just the mountain of laundry, the long workday, or holding myself together when disappointment sneaks in. Other times, it’s standing up for what’s true, keeping my peace in chaos, or praying when the answers are slow. The truth is, God sees that. God equips us for it. We don’t need flashy armor. Sometimes we only have a prayer and a promise to hold. In 1 Samuel 17:47 (CSB), David says, “...the battle is the Lord’s. He will hand you over to us.” I try to remind myself, my battles belong to God, too.
Small Acts, Big Faith
Embracing my calling as woman starts small. Showing up for my family. Praying over my kids. Choosing kindness when I want to be right. Speaking love over someone who pushes my buttons. These things might seem ordinary, but that’s where God shapes courage in me. Every little yes matters. Every time I pick up my “stone and sling,” I’m embracing my calling as woman in this world.
Lifting Each Other Up
And let’s not pretend this is easy. Some days no one sees what you’re fighting. Some days you feel like that shepherd girl who everyone underestimates. But these unseen moments? They matter. That’s why I believe in community. We need sisters who pray, listen, and remind us that embracing my calling as woman isn’t a solo act. Together, we encourage each other to keep stepping out. To keep showing up.
- Pray for each other (even when it’s awkward)
- Send a loving text
- Cheer each other’s wins
- Share honestly about struggles
- Remind each other of God’s faithfulness
How Can I Step into My Warrior Calling When I Don’t Feel Brave?
I’ve had those days too, friend. The ones where you barely want to get out of bed, let alone go to battle. Sometimes embracing my calling as woman looks like just taking the next breath. Sometimes it means whispering a prayer when my mind feels heavy. The enemy may say you’re not strong enough, not disciplined enough, not spiritual enough. But God calls you - not because of who you are, but because of who He is.
Letting God Lead When I Feel Small
I used to believe I had to fix myself before God would use me. But that’s not how He works. He picked David when no one else saw his potential. God works through the humble, the overlooked, and the weary. On those hard days, the only thing I can do is hold onto God’s truth. His strength is made perfect in weakness. I keep showing up. I let His grace fill the gaps. That is what embracing my calling as woman looks like in real life.
What Gets in Our Way of Embracing My Calling as Woman?
You know what trips me up? Comparison. Expectations. Carrying other people’s opinions like armor that isn’t made for me. In our recent podcast episode with Brianna, we talked about how David tried on Saul’s armor and it just didn’t fit. David realized he had to fight the way God made him - not the way others said he should.
Friend, you don’t have to wear someone else’s labels. You don’t need someone’s approval to say yes to what God is asking. Embracing my calling as woman is about being who God created me to be - right here, right now. And if that doesn’t look like anyone else’s call, it’s okay. God’s assignment is personal.
The Armor That Fits
There’s something freeing about laying down everyone else’s expectations. When I stop trying to sound or look or act just like someone else, I notice my courage growing. Maybe you are more gentle than bold, quieter than loud, more thoughtful than quick to speak. Good. Embrace that. Your “stone and sling” might be a kind word, a silent prayer, a generous act. That’s how you start embracing my calling as woman in your own unique strength.
Faith and Consistency Turn Ordinary Days into Warrior Moments
Let me be honest. We sometimes think warriors look brave from the outside. But real courage is found in the day-by-day showing up. Just like we talked about on the podcast, you do not become “David” in a single moment. It is over time. Each time you show up for the hard things. Every Goliath you face (big or small) prepares you for the next battle.
Embracing my calling as woman isn’t all big speeches or big moments. It’s little yes’s. It’s little battles won in secret. It’s praying for your kids even while you’re fighting off discouragement. It’s choosing forgiveness when it makes no sense. Every time you pick up your “stone” - whatever that looks like - you are living out this calling.
Encouraging Yourself When It’s Quiet
Maybe today feels like no one sees you fighting. You’re tired of showing up for battles that no one claps for. I promise you, God sees every single moment. That’s what I cling to on the quiet days. Even when I feel invisible, He sees. He cares. He qualifies me for this calling. That is hope I can hold onto.
Practical Tips for Embracing My Calling as Woman in Daily Life
- Spend even five minutes in Scripture - pick a verse that lifts you up each morning (like 1 Samuel 17:47 CSB)
- Pray honest prayers - God’s not looking for fancy words, just your heart
- Find another woman to encourage or pray for this week
- Identify one “armor” you need to take off - expectations, people-pleasing, comparison
- Celebrate your little victories - God honors faithfulness in small things
And you can always listen to our latest podcast episode for more encouragement. We talked through these big truths and shared plenty of candid stories. I’d love it if you joined us each week as we keep putting perspective into practice, together.
Your Story Matters
If you have a story of embracing your calling or seeing God work in your everyday battles, I want to hear from you. Share it with our community. Your yes encourages someone else’s yes. Never forget - you’re not alone in this. We’re learning and growing together, one ordinary day at a time.
What Does Embracing My Calling as Woman Mean for Our Community?
And here’s the most beautiful thing - when you show up in faith, our whole community grows stronger. One act of courage sparks faith in the person beside you. When you choose grace, kindness, and faith, someone watching gets inspired. That ripples out, changing families, friendships, workplaces, even entire neighborhoods.
That’s how I see this calling - not just for me to hold, but for us to live out as women, sisters, and daughters. We are all in this together.
Friend, as you go about your week, remember this: embracing my calling as woman is about letting God work through me right where I am. In quiet faithfulness or bold steps. In little things and big things. God is with me in every battle. And He is making me stronger, kinder, and braver, one step at a time.
If you want more encouragement or want to hear the full conversation, head over to the podcast and listen to this week’s episode, "Faith Reframed Part 2/3 - From Shepherd to Warrior, Trusting God in Your Everyday Battles". Let’s keep embracing our calling as women, together.
