Becoming The New Woman God Is Forming in You

A Heart Prepared for Greatness:

In these last quiet days before Christmas, there is a holy stillness in the air. Lanterns glow in windows. Hymns drift softly around us. Hearts lean toward the miracle in the manger. And in the hush of this sacred season, we are reminded that preparation does not begin on the outside—it begins deep within.

Long before Christ was laid in a manger,
Mary’s heart was the first place He was formed.

Before there was a silent night,
there was a surrendered heart.

Before angels sang in the heavens,
a young woman whispered yes to God.

And in that tender yes—
in that sacred moment of willingness—
greatness began to take shape.

The apostle Paul prayed a powerful prayer over believers, a prayer that echoes into our own lives today:

“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV)

Sanctify you wholly.
Shape you fully.
Prepare you completely.

This is not the work of willpower.
This is the work of God.
And He is still forming you—quietly, tenderly, faithfully—into the woman He designed you to become.

Let us walk together into this truth as Christmas draws near.

1. Greatness Begins in Surrender, Not Striving

In the world’s eyes, greatness comes from performance—
accomplishments, achievements, accolades.

But in God’s Kingdom, greatness begins with surrender.

Mary did not become great because she was strong.
She became great because she said yes.

Her greatness was rooted in humility.
Her purpose blossomed through obedience.
Her influence grew from the soil of surrender.

Greatness in the life of a Christian woman does not begin when she impresses others—
it begins when she yields to God’s shaping hand.

Zig Ziglar once said,
“You cannot truly be successful without helping others become successful.”
But before you can lift others,
you must let God lift you.
Shape you.
Sanctify you.

It is not hustle that creates greatness.
It is holiness.

2. God’s Preparation Often Happens in Hidden Places

Before the world saw Jesus,
Mary carried Him unseen.

Before Elizabeth rejoiced with her,
Mary walked alone to the hill country.

Before shepherds worshipped the newborn King,
Mary and Joseph journeyed quietly to Bethlehem.

Greatness begins where no one is looking.

Your preparation is happening in the unseen places:

• In the prayers you whisper when no one knows
• In the forgiveness you offer in silence
• In the discipline of choosing truth
• In the courage to set boundaries
• In the unseen battles you fight with the Word
• In the habits you build when no one applauds
• In the moments you choose God’s way over your way

These places—the hidden ones—
are where God forms spiritual strength.

Just like a tree grows its roots underground,
your greatest growth is happening out of sight.
But the fruit will come in its season.

3. Allowing God to Shape Your Character Is the Foundation of Your Calling

Many women long for their calling but resist their character formation.

But calling without character collapses.

God does not rush greatness.
He grows it.
One decision at a time.
One discipline at a time.
One surrender at a time.

He shapes:

• your patience
• your endurance
• your discernment
• your compassion
• your wisdom
• your humility
• your truthfulness
• your resilience

These are not personality enhancements—
these are Spirit-formed qualities that prepare you for purpose.

The greatest women of God did not rise because of talent.
They rose because God shaped their character
to match their calling.

4. Becoming the Woman God Is Forming in You Requires Agreement

God does the sanctifying.
But you must do the agreeing.

He calls.
You respond.
He shapes.
You yield.
He leads.
You follow.

Sanctification is not passive—it is participatory.

Mary agreed with the angel’s message:
“Be it unto me according to Thy word.”
And her agreement opened the door to her assignment.

What is God asking you to agree with today?

Is He calling you to trust Him more deeply?
To release a fear?
To step into a new habit?
To walk away from something harmful?
To embrace a new season?
To forgive someone?
To forgive yourself?
To believe His Word over your feelings?

Agreement is the soil where spiritual greatness grows.

5. Scientific Insight: Growth Mindset Strengthens Resilience

Modern research affirms that people who view growth as a process—
not perfection but progression—
are far more resilient, adaptable, and fulfilled.

This is called a growth mindset.

Scripture taught this long before psychology named it:

“But grow in grace…”
— 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

Growth mindset mirrors grace mindset.

It is the understanding that God is forming you,
not in a single moment,
but in a lifetime of moments.

Your progress is not measured by perfection—
but by direction.

6. Preparing Your Heart for Greatness: Practical, Gentle Steps

Here are daily practices that open the heart to God’s shaping:

A. Protect Your Quiet Time

Greatness grows in quiet places.
Even ten minutes alone with God
can shift the entire atmosphere of your soul.

B. Speak Truth Over Yourself Daily

The enemy uses lies to stunt growth.
But truth spoken aloud strengthens spiritual muscles.

Declare Scripture.
Declare identity.
Declare God’s promises.

C. Choose One Discipline to Strengthen

You do not need to change everything.
Choose one area:
prayer, rest, Bible study, gratitude, thought patterns, forgiveness, healthy boundaries.

Sanctification is steady.

D. Practice Saying Yes to God

Your daily yes makes you ready for your divine assignment.
Your yes prepares the soil.
Your yes opens the door.
Your yes shapes your destiny.

E. Surround Yourself with Uplifting Voices

Community grows character.
Isolation weakens it.
Christ-centered women sharpen, inspire, support, and strengthen one another.

This is why God places us in fellowship—
to be formed together.

7. A Truth Mindset™ Reflection for Personal Formation

Take a quiet moment to journal these:

A. What is one area God has been shaping in me this year?
B. What lie has tried to stop my growth?
C. What Scripture replaces that lie with truth?
D. What one habit will strengthen the woman God is forming in me?
E. What is God asking me to say yes to today?

Your answers will reveal the next step of your journey.

A Prayer to Become the Woman God Is Forming in You

“Lord,
Shape me according to Your will.
Form my heart,
renew my mind,
strengthen my spirit.

Sanctify me wholly—
my thoughts,
my emotions,
my actions,
my desires.

Prepare me for the calling You have placed on my life.
Remove what hinders.
Build what is needed.
Awaken what is dormant.
Reveal what is holy.

Make me a woman of truth,
a woman of wisdom,
a woman of courage,
a woman of grace,
a woman who lives yielded to Your hand.

Form in me the character
that matches the purpose You have written for my life.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.”

Closing Encouragement

As Christmas dawns and the world pauses to remember the miracle of the manger,
remember this truth:

God is forming a miracle within you as well.

Not all at once.
Not overnight.
But day by day,
moment by moment,
choice by choice,
surrender by surrender.

Just as Mary carried Christ before the world ever saw Him,
you are carrying something heaven-ordained—
a calling,
a purpose,
a divine assignment
that God Himself is shaping in you.

Let Him sanctify you wholly.
Let Him deepen your character.
Let Him strengthen your resolve.
Let Him soften your heart.
Let Him awaken your purpose.

For you are not merely living a life—
you are becoming the woman
God dreamed into existence.

And that, dear heart,
is greatness.