Daughters, You Are Special
To Love and Be Loved by Our Heavenly Father
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My Dearest Beloved Daughter,
In growing up and becoming a young lady, I want you to know how special you are. You are on a beautiful journey of discovery of who you are, who you belong to, who loves you, and how to live your life relationships with Me and others given you as a gift from Me. In learning and living out your identity, worth and values as my image-bearer, you will find your self- esteem, self-identity, and ethnic identity comes from your Creator.
“Who Am I?” Your true identity comes from Me, your Heavenly Father. Before your mother and father knew you, whether you would be a boy or girl, I knew you before anyone else did (Psalm 139:13, Jeremiah 1:5). You were uniquely created female to be loved, protected, and cared for. You have the feminine character traits, gifts and talents to be a nurturer and giver of love. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love (1 John 4:8, 16). Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in her or him.
You will discover your true identity by understanding who you are according to the Holy Scriptures. You have a unique purpose because of My promises given you. You are my love child… That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you (Isaiah 43:4, Message Bible).
You are loved, valued, and belong in healthy relationships. I will never leave you, abandon, or reject you because you are uniquely mine. The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8).
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God loves and values the women He has created. Each one of His special daughters belongs to Him and is eternally exceptional and unique in His eyes.
A Discovery of Real Love! In an inspired guidebook, ordained minister Sandra Gatlin Whitley invites girls and women to embark on a beautiful journey to discover who they are, who they belong to, who loves them, and ultimately how to enjoy healthy relationships with God and others. While learning how to apply their identity, worth, and values as His image-bearer, girls and teens will also gather an understanding as to who they are according to the God’s purpose for them. You are God’s special treasure given an inheritance of royalty. An included epilogue provides action strategies for parents, teachers, mentors, and all those who influence the lives of young women.
Daughters, You Are Special shares advice and encouragement that guides Christian girls and young women to discover their true identity, worth, and value in the scriptures while remembering that they are—and always will be—beautiful and unique in God’s eyes. “That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you” (Isaiah 43:4, MSG).
About the Author
Dr. Sandra Gatlin Whitley loves the Lord! Through various trials of her own, she knows what it means to trust God. “Come see my Jesus who told me everything I ever did.” Sandra speaks biblical truths, insights, and experiences at conferences, retreats, schools, churches, and Bible Studies. She inspires others to seek the heart of God in becoming His image-bearers! She has published several articles such as “Security in Christ: Attacked, Fear or Faith,” and “Global Voices on Biblical Equality: Women and Men Serving Together in the Church.” She and her husband, Kenneth serve in ministry together. Sandra is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, Master of Counseling, and Doctorate of Ministry degrees. She is an ordained itinerant elder and the Pastor of People’s A.M.E. Church, Chelsea, MA.