There comes a time in every woman’s life when the whisper of destiny grows too loud to ignore. A time when comfort becomes uncomfortable, and the quiet ache within begins to demand expression. It is that divine stirring of the soul—the moment heaven calls your name and says, “Daughter, it is time to wake up the she within you.”
The “she” within you is not a new version of you. She is the authentic, powerful, and purpose-driven woman God designed before the foundations of the world. She is not waiting to be created; she is waiting to be awakened. Beneath the layers of responsibility, pain, disappointment, or fear lies a woman of strength, substance, and spiritual authority—ready to rise and take her rightful place.
1. The Call to Awaken
When God spoke to the prophet Isaiah, He said, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1 KJV). This is more than a prophetic declaration—it is a command to wake up. To awaken is to become aware of who you are, whose you are, and why you were created. It is to stop living beneath your divine potential and begin walking in alignment with heaven’s purpose.
Many women have been lulled to sleep by life’s circumstances. Sleep, in the spiritual sense, represents a state of dormancy—where your gifts are present but not active, your dreams are real but not pursued, and your confidence is buried beneath the weight of yesterday’s failures. But God never designed you to live asleep. The woman He created carries life, wisdom, creativity, and power that must be released into the world.
It’s time to wake up from fear and remember your faith. Wake up from comparison and embrace your uniqueness. Wake up from guilt and walk in grace. You are not too late, too broken, or too far gone. The she within you has simply been waiting for permission to rise—and that permission begins with your yes.
2. She Is Power in Motion
The woman who awakens is not timid; she is transformative. Her presence shifts atmospheres because she knows her worth and walks in purpose. She carries an inner power that cannot be bought, borrowed, or broken. Her strength does not come from what she owns but from who owns her—God.
Proverbs 31 describes her as virtuous, but the Hebrew word chayil used there means “strong, valiant, and mighty in battle.” This woman is not passive—she is powerful. She does not shrink back from challenges; she stands firm in faith. Her words are seasoned with wisdom, her hands build legacy, and her heart carries compassion.
To wake up the she within you means to activate this power. It means no longer apologizing for your brilliance, your voice, or your vision. You were never meant to fit into small spaces; you were designed to expand them. When you stand tall in the fullness of who you are, you give other women permission to do the same.
Power is not about control—it’s about contribution. A powerful woman uses her influence to uplift, her words to heal, and her vision to lead. She does not compete with others because she understands her assignment is divine. She walks in the confidence of Esther, the resilience of Ruth, the faith of Hannah, and the boldness of Deborah.
3. Breaking the Barriers Within
Every woman carries both power and pain, but the key to awakening is learning how to transform pain into purpose. Too often, women cover their broken places with perfection, hiding wounds behind busy schedules, polished smiles, and silent suffering. But healing begins when you decide to uncover the truth and face yourself with compassion.
Jesus told the little girl in Mark 5:41, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say unto thee, arise.” The young girl was not dead—she was asleep. In the same way, some parts of you are not gone, just dormant. Your creativity is not lost; your joy is not gone; your hope is not destroyed—it is simply sleeping.
To awaken the she within, you must confront the barriers that have held you hostage—fear of rejection, the trauma of your past, the lies of inadequacy, or the guilt of mistakes. These barriers can only be broken when truth meets transparency. You must be honest enough to say, “I am not okay,” but brave enough to add, “Yet, I will rise.”
Healing is not weakness; it is warfare. It takes courage to peel back layers, face your pain, and allow God to restore the woman beneath the wounds. The moment you choose to heal, you declare war against everything that tried to destroy you. You refuse to let pain dictate your purpose.
4. The Rise of Divine Identity
The she within you does not rise through effort alone—she rises through revelation. You cannot awaken until you know who you are in God. The world may define you by status, success, or struggle, but heaven defines you by your identity as a daughter. You are not defined by what you’ve been through but by what God placed within you.
You are chosen, anointed, and appointed. You are not a mistake or an afterthought. You are the manifestation of divine intention—a vessel of God’s glory. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) reminds us, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.” That word workmanship means “masterpiece.” You are not a rough draft; you are a finished design created with precision and purpose.
To wake up the she within you is to return to your original design—to see yourself as God sees you. It’s when you stop seeking validation from others and start walking in the affirmation of heaven. When you understand your divine identity, your confidence is no longer circumstantial—it’s spiritual. You move with authority because you know who sent you.
5. She Within You Leads and Builds
A woman awakened is not content to merely survive; she thrives. She builds, leads, and influences. She is not afraid of responsibility because she understands that leadership is stewardship—of time, talent, and territory.
She is the woman who says, “If God has given it to me, I will multiply it.” Like the Proverbs 31 woman, she “considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” She is strategic, discerning, and visionary. The awakened woman builds homes, businesses, ministries, and legacies—not from ego, but from obedience.
Every generation needs women who will awaken and lead with integrity, compassion, and courage. Women who are not afraid to speak truth, fight for justice, nurture families, and rebuild broken systems. The she within you is not limited to one dimension—she is multifaceted. She can pray like a warrior, think like a leader, love like a mother, and serve like a queen.
Your awakening is not just for you—it’s for those connected to you. When you rise, you ignite others to rise. When you lead, you leave footprints of faith for others to follow.
6. The She Within You Is a Force of Faith
Faith is the oxygen of the awakened woman. She does not wait for everything to make sense before she moves; she moves because she trusts the One who leads. Faith allows her to see possibilities where others see problems. It empowers her to speak life into dead situations, to build when resources are low, and to believe even when the evidence says otherwise.
Hebrews 11 is filled with women who woke up the she within them by faith—Sarah, who conceived beyond her years; Rahab, who believed in a God she barely knew; and Mary, who carried the promise of redemption in her womb. These women remind us that when faith is awakened, miracles follow.
The awakened she doesn’t just pray for change—she becomes it. She embodies persistence, resilience, and divine boldness. Her faith fuels her purpose and her obedience unlocks her destiny.
7. A Prophetic Call to Rise
Daughter of Substance, this is your wake-up call. You have slept long enough beneath the weight of fear, shame, or self-doubt. God is calling you out of hiding and into purpose. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you (Romans 8:11 KJV). That means resurrection power flows through your veins.
It is time to speak to your soul and declare: I will no longer shrink to fit where I’ve outgrown. I will no longer silence my voice to make others comfortable. I will no longer apologize for being anointed, gifted, or called. The she within me must live, must rise, and must lead.
When you wake up, the world around you changes. Your prayers gain precision, your purpose gains power, and your presence gains impact. You become a vessel through which heaven releases transformation on earth.
This awakening is not about becoming someone new—it’s about becoming who you’ve always been destined to be.
8. The Final Awakening
The she within you is not asleep by accident; she’s been waiting for divine timing. Now, that time has come. The season has shifted. The heavens are declaring your emergence. Everything you’ve endured was preparation for this awakening.
So, rise up, woman of power. Rise with grace, rise with authority, rise with purpose. Let your scars become your strength and your story become your song. The world is waiting for your light.
Remember the words of Romans 13:11 (KJV): “It is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”
The she within you is the sound of destiny calling. Answer her. Let her breathe again. Let her build again. Let her believe again. Because when you wake up the she within you, you awaken nations, inspire generations, and glorify God in ways you never imagined.
You are She Within You—and it’s your time to rise.
Selah Moment with Dr. Althea Winifred
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