Step Into the Year as That Woman

January is more than the turning of a calendar page—it is an invitation. An invitation to reset, refocus, and realign with who God has called you to be. As women of faith, we don’t step into a new year timid or uncertain. We step in confident, covered, and committed. We step in as that woman.

Stepping into the year as that woman means letting go of the pressure to have everything figured out. It means trusting God with the unknown and believing that He is already working behind the scenes. Faith doesn’t require clarity—it requires obedience. And obedience opens the door to purpose.

This is the season to release what no longer serves you. Old fears, old mindsets, old versions of yourself that no longer align with where God is taking you. Growth requires courage, and courage is born from trust. When you trust God fully, you give yourself permission to move forward without fear.

As women of faith, our strength is built in prayer. Before we plan, we pray. Before we react, we seek God. Prayer aligns our hearts, sharpens our discernment, and reminds us that we are never walking alone. Confidence grows when we choose faith over fear and truth over doubt.

There will be moments this year when stepping forward feels uncomfortable. That discomfort is not a sign to stop—it is often a sign that God is stretching you into something greater. Do not shrink back. You were created to stand boldly, speak with purpose, and walk in the authority God has placed on your life.

As you move through January, commit to showing up intentionally. Speak life over yourself daily. Guard your peace. Move with purpose, not pressure. Remember, God does not call the qualified—He qualifies the called.

Declare this over your life: I am that woman—chosen, confident, and walking boldly in faith.

This is your year to rise. This is your year to trust deeper, walk stronger, and live fully in alignment with God’s will. Step into it with confidence—because heaven is backing you every step of the way.

With love and purpose, Dr. Jeri B. ShannonFounder, I Am That Woman 💜