Practical Words for Encouraging Your Daughterনমুনা

Day One “I believe in you and all you will become.” Scripture: Psalm 139; Philippians 1:6 If there ever was a repeat message that your daughter needs to hear, it’s that you believe in her. The world will discourage and criticize her. The world will break down her self-confidence. The world will tell her she doesn’t measure up. Your voice must be steady and strong, ringing with the clarity of a silver bell on a still morning. “I believe in you! I believe in your gifts, and this world is in desperate need of them. I believe in your amazing abilities. You are going to have a powerful impact in this life!” Life is full of triumphs, great and small. It’s important to celebrate the big accomplishments, but building up your daughter’s heart has far more to do with the everyday moments that are easy to pass over. When she was young, did she bring you a hand-drawn picture of a horse and the sun over the mountains? It might have looked like some blotches of color and scraggly lines, but it was her idea, her effort, and she shared it with you and looked into your eyes as you appraised her work, wondering how she did. Whatever age your daughter is, let her hear the sincerity of your heart when you offer praise for her latest project or her new way of accomplishing a task: “You come up with amazing ideas!” “I am extremely proud of you” is another one of those statements a parent should keep ready at hand. Did she do her chores cheerfully? Did she act in a thoughtful way toward others? Did she sacrifice what she wanted to bless someone else? Did she accomplish a goal? Don’t just tell others. Your daughter needs to know how deeply proud you are of her, so let her know with those empowering and uplifting words. Maybe your daughter is a world-changer in the making. She’s strong, passionate, and unusually determined. Although this doesn’t make for the easiest parenting, it’s a gift to have a child who will someday impact the world. Your daughter’s God-given gifts will take her far. Let her hear regularly from you that you believe in all she is and can become. Lord, thank you for who you have created [name] to be. May she see every day the gifts you have given her! Amen.