Collaboration over Competition

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 My Precious Daughter,

The world is going to try to tell you that other talented girls are your competition. It wants you to feel threatened by their success. But Priscilla shows us a different way. She was a brilliant leader who worked with people to build the church.

When she met a powerful speaker who didn't quite have the full story, she didn't try to "cancel" him or compete with him. She invited him into her home and helped him grow. She was secure enough in who she was to lift someone else up.

Acts 18

Emotional Maturity is being so secure in your identity that you can help others grow without feeling threatened.

🛡️ Mum Tips:

  • Be a Bridge-Builder: Instead of competing with the "smart girl" or the "talented girl," find a way to work with her.

  • Correct with Grace: If a friend says something wrong, handle it privately and kindly, just like Priscilla did.

💭 Reflection Questions

  1. Do I see other talented girls as "competition" or "partners"?

  2. How can I use my knowledge to help someone else without being "bossy"?

A Final Word

Maturity is knowing that the Kingdom is a team sport. When you lift others up, you are worshiping the God who made us all.

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