Day 23 – From Powerless to Powerful
🎵 Song of the Day: “Masterpiece” – Danny Gokey
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Dear Friends,
Today’s theme is one of the hardest but also the most beautiful: moving from Powerless to Powerful.
As a business owner, leader, and survivor, I’ve learned that some of the most powerful moments in life begin when I feel the weakest. Accepting our brokenness—our flaws, our missteps, even our shame—does not mean defeat. It means we are opening the door for God to step in, to create His masterpiece in us.
Danny Gokey’s song “Masterpiece” captures this perfectly:
“You’re making a masterpiece, You’re shaping the soul in me… You’re taking me all apart, like it was Your art.”
I wrote in my journal: “I am a masterpiece! All my brokenness is beautiful to God. My mess is God’s beautiful story.”That truth changes everything. What once felt like failure can become the very canvas God uses to reveal His strength.
The Scriptures remind us:
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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
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“Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
Even when I feel powerless—struggling with stress, old patterns, or the weight of responsibility—I remind myself: God is right with me. His power, love, and courage are available now.
🌟 Overcoming Negative Feelings, Fear, and Anxiety
Fear and anxiety often whisper the loudest when we already feel powerless. They convince us that tomorrow won’t be any better, that we aren’t enough, or that we’re destined to repeat old patterns. But these feelings don’t define us—they are signals, not verdicts. To overcome them, we have to pause, breathe, and speak truth into the lies. Replace “I can’t” with “God can through me.” Replace “I’m broken” with “I am God’s masterpiece in the making.” When fear rises, respond with faith. When anxiety presses in, lean on the power of a sound mind that God has already given you. Every time we name the fear, reject the lie, and choose one small act of courage, we step out of the valley and closer to the mountain of God.
📝 Action Steps to Move from Powerless to Powerful
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Name Your Valley – Identify where you feel powerless right now. Call it out. Naming it strips away shame.
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Affirm Your Worth – Speak truth aloud: “I am God’s masterpiece. My brokenness is beautiful to Him.”
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Take One Brave Step – Choose one small action today that aligns with your healing (a call, a prayer, a healthy choice).
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Lean on Support – Invite a trusted person into your journey. Power grows in community.
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Reframe Your Struggle – Instead of asking, “Why me?” ask, “How is God shaping me through this?”
Reflection
Brokenness is not the end—it’s the beginning. God does not discard us in our weakness; He rebuilds us piece by piece. True power comes not from perfection, but from courageously standing tall, even in the struggle.
Closing Thought:
Power is not the absence of struggle. Power is standing tall in the middle of it and declaring: I can be happy today. I am strong. I am powerful. I am God’s masterpiece in the making.
📞 If you or someone you love is in crisis, please call:
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
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Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
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Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-833-372-8311
With hope and appreciation,
Dr Brooke Jones
Founder Stronger Women