Strengthening your relationship with God is easier said than done. It can feel intimidating and overwhelming — where do you even start? Get ready to put aside any obstacles, doubt, fear, and negative self-talk because Chelsea La’Nere Brown has created a year-long (and undated!) Christian devotional designed to empower Black women to walk confidently in their faith.

Devotional for Black Women includes 52 weeks of practical biblical principles and inspiration for building intimacy with God so that you can fully embrace your identity in Christ and understand your God-given purpose. There are weekly devotional wisdom, journaling prompts, biblical affirmations, and more! Overcome those barriers and let go of what was holding you back from making faith an intricate part of your lifestyle!

Let’s take a look at one of the weeks called “Multipurpose Queen,” and don’t forget to pick up a copy of Brown’s Devotional for Black Women!

Multipurpose Queen

Scripture

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV)

Devotional

When we think of our life’s purpose, we may believe it means a single mission. However, we have several purposes to which God may call us throughout our lifetime.

We all play different roles and have multiple titles that may require various talents, skills, and versions of ourselves. Therefore, we serve several purposes.

Our purpose can change depending upon the season of life we are in or the situations we encounter. We may serve a different purpose in motherhood than we do in our career. We may be called to serve two different purposes in two different ministries at church. Our purpose in our twenties may change, grow, and expand in our thirties.

Furthermore, our purpose consists of more than grand achievements. It also includes the small gestures of kindness and love that we extend to others. Every smile, every word of encouragement, every act of compassion that is orchestrated by God can have a profound impact on someone’s life.

Every time we help someone in need, we’re fulfilling a purpose. Every time we make someone laugh, we’re fulfilling a purpose. Every time we do something kind for no other reason than to show someone love, we’re fulfilling a purpose. By embracing both the big and small moments of life, we can discover a sense of purpose that transcends our individual accomplishments and connects us to something greater than ourselves.

Reflection

Each day we rise with breath in our lungs and blood running through our veins, we have a purpose to fulfill. For anyone who may be dealing with feelings of purposelessness or is on a journey to discover their purpose, remember to not discount the small, everyday purposes God assigns you.

At the end of each day this week, spend 5 to 10 minutes writing down how God used you that day. Think of how you helped someone, made someone smile, or shared the love of Christ via your words or actions. Whether small or grand, may we never underestimate our power to make a difference in the Kingdom.