Be That — Becoming Who God Called You to Be

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

Reflection

Recently, I went on a bike ryde my husband was hosting for his ryding chapter. Normally, I have my music going through my Sena headset, but that Sunday, I couldn’t get it to connect. At first, I was annoyed, but then I took it as a divine nudge to just ryde in silence.

Sometimes, silence is where the Spirit speaks loudest.

As we got rollin’, thoughts of my week, my journey, and my purpose flooded my heart. As a mother of adult children, a grandmother, and a woman of deep faith, I’ve stepped into a new season—one where I’m realizing that becoming isn’t about adding more, it’s about unbecoming everything I was never meant to be.

That day, as I settled into the ryde, my soul exhaled. I heard a clear whisper in my spirit:

“Be that.”
Be who God has called you to be.

And just like that, clarity came.

Release the Lies, Embrace the Call

I wasn’t created to be fearful.
I wasn’t meant to stutter my way through life.
I wasn’t meant to play small so others could feel secure.
I wasn’t meant to dim my light to keep others comfortable.

God’s call on your life may intimidate others. That’s not your concern.

People may misunderstand your freedom or question your boldness. They don’t know your struggles. They haven’t seen the deliverance. They don’t know your yes cost you everything.

When you embrace your calling, don’t be surprised if judgment follows. The moment you start walking in purpose, you might feel a target on your back. That’s confirmation that you’re dangerous to the enemy and impactful in the Kingdom.

God Doesn’t Call the Qualified

He never has.

• Moses stuttered.
• David was overlooked.
• Esther was an orphan.
• Gideon felt weak.
• Mary was young and unknown.
• Peter and John were unschooled.
• Paul was a persecutor of Christians.

And yet… God used them because they were willing.

What did they all have in common?
→ Faith. Humility. Obedience.

They simply said, “Yes, Lord.”

When I was four years old, I had a short afro, and I struggled with a speech disorder called stuttering. I would often try to explain to people, “I’m not a boy! I’m a girl!” when they mistakenly thought my mother had a boy and a girl.

Don’t Shrink Back

I know what it feels like to shrink, to silence yourself to make others feel big, to go home after church or work feeling defeated because you allowed someone to dim your light. I’ve done it too many times.

But there is no glory in returning to the Egypt God delivered you from.

As women of faith—on and off the bike—we are called to ryde in freedom. And with every mile, we are called to live fully, love boldly, and be exactly who God created us to be.

Ryde With Purpose

The call to Be That is a call to:

• Stop apologizing for your calling.
• Walk in the authority God gave you.
• Speak with boldness, even if your voice shakes.
• Shine, even when others try to shade your light.
• Go forward, even if the road is unfamiliar.

Let them wonder, “Why her?”
Let them talk. Let them doubt.

Because you already have God’s approval.

Final Encouragement

I want to encourage you today — don’t let anyone question your ability to Be That. Be the woman God is shaping. Walk in your God-given purpose. Ryde boldly into your calling with faith, fire, and freedom.

Keep ryding forward with confidence, knowing that your journey is God-led, your purpose is God-given, and your identity is already approved by the One who called you.

So go ahead, Windsistah…

BE THAT!

Prayer: BE THAT — A Bold Yes to God

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for creating me with purpose, on purpose. You formed me in love, fearfully and wonderfully, with divine intention. Even when I’ve doubted myself or shrunk back in fear, you’ve never changed Your mind about me.

Father God, forgive me, Lord, for the times I’ve allowed others’ opinions to outweigh Your truth. Forgive me for dimming the light You placed within me to make others comfortable. Today, I surrender my fears, my past, my doubts, and the false identities I’ve carried that You never intended for me.

Strip away everything I was never meant to be so I can fully embrace who You’ve called me to be.

Father God, give me the courage to walk and Ryde in obedience, even when it’s uncomfortable. Give me the boldness to rise above criticism and step into the calling You have placed on my life. Help me to stand firm in my identity, rooted in Your Word, grounded in Your grace.

When the road gets hard, when judgment comes, when I feel unworthy—remind me that You do not call the qualified. You qualify the called. Remind me that my “Yes, Lord” is more powerful than any “Why her?” from others.

Use my life to set others free. Use my ryde, my story, my scars, and my voice to point others to You. Let me not just have the light but be the light in dark places.

Father God, Thank You for choosing me, for loving me, and for calling me. I say “YES” to becoming — and unbecoming — all that You desire. I say “YES” to the journey. I say “YES” to being that which You’ve called me to be.

In Jesus’ name I pray
Amen.

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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