You Are Loved and Valued!

Today, as we celebrate Women’s Day, know this: you are deeply loved and valued by God.

Many of us carry shadows of our past; mistakes, regrets, failures, and painful experiences. Sometimes, we allow our past to define us, believing that who we were will always determine who we are. We are often hear that our past predicts our future.

But here is the truth: your past does not define you, nor does it determine your future. God does!

In John 4, Jesus met a Samaritan woman with a broken past. She was rejected by society, but Jesus saw her heart, not her past. If He could turn the Samaritan woman at the well, someone cast aside by society and turn into a powerful testimony for His glory, He can do the same for you!

No matter your past mistakes, Jesus offers you love, grace, and a fresh start. You are not defined by your failures or even successes, but by God’s redeeming power. Like the Samaritan woman, embrace your testimony and let God use your story for His glory!

Rise Up, Women of God!

Make a difference in your family, your church, your community, your nation, and the world. Rise up, walk in His power, and change the world!

1. Jesus Sees You
A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink.’ (John 4:7 ESV)

The Samaritan woman came to the well at noon, the hottest time of the day which could be a sign that she was avoiding people.

While others ignored her, Jesus spoke to her.
While others judged her, Jesus embraced her.
Jesus sees you.
You are not forgotten.
You are precious in His sight.
Jesus comes to meet you where you are.

2. Jesus Knows You Completely
“For you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.” (John 4:18 ESV)

Jesus knew everything about her yet still embraced her. He knows every part of your story; every mistake, every broken piece and still, He loves you completely. He still chooses you.

Today, Jesus invites you into a life of freedom, healing, and purpose. He is knocking at your door. Will you open your heart and entrust your life to Him?

3. Jesus Loves You
28 So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” (John 4:28-29 ESV)

The woman who once avoided people now ran to them. The woman who was once ashamed became a bold witness for Jesus.

This is what happens when you encounter the love and grace of God. Shame no longer holds you back. Fear no longer has a grip on you. The judgment of others no longer defines you.

Your story has power.

Your testimony can inspire others.

Your past does not change God’s plan for your life.

Your identity is not in your past failures but in Christ’s love for you. He calls you worthy, chosen, and redeemed.

As the saying goes, God doesn’t call the perfect, He perfects the called!

Now, step into your new beginning!

No matter what the world says, your worth is found in Christ alone. You are created in the image of God, a daughter of the King, and His love for you is unshakable.

So today, stand tall, walk boldly, and live in the fullness of His love. You are loved. You are valued. You are unstoppable!

Will you trust Him with your future?

Blessings,
Wan Leng HO
Co-chair of NCW