Girl Child, Know Your Worth

Girl Child, Know Your Worth: Don’t Be Deceived by Those Who Can’t Meet Your Value

As a girl growing up in a world full of mixed messages, it can be easy to get deceived by people who don’t truly value you. Some will give you just enough to keep you around, making you feel like you should be grateful for whatever little they offer. But remember, just because that’s all they can give doesn’t mean that’s all you deserve.


It’s painful to see young girls seeking validation and love from those who can’t meet their needs, hoping for more from people who have already shown them their best—which often isn’t good enough. You might think that by lowering your standards or accepting less, you’ll get the love and respect you crave. But in reality, the people who can’t meet your worth will only end up disrespecting and undervaluing you.

Some people will make you feel as though you’re asking for too much, but the truth is, they simply can’t offer what you deserve. Don’t let them convince you that your standards are too high or that you’re too demanding. When you meet someone who truly values you, you’ll realize that you’ve done nothing wrong by expecting more.

To truly know your worth, you must first understand your aspirations and what you want to become. Your worth is closely tied to your dreams, your goals, and the person you are striving to be. When you have a clear vision of your future, you can better assess who and what aligns with that vision. Knowing what you want out of life allows you to set standards that reflect your true value.

Understanding Your True Worth

A girl’s true worth is not defined by material things or the approval of others. It’s defined by her character, her aspirations, and the values she holds dear. A girl who knows her worth is confident in her abilities, resilient in the face of challenges, and unafraid to pursue her dreams. She understands that her value is inherent, not something that others bestow upon her.

True value for a girl is found in:

- Self-Respect: Understanding that you deserve to be treated with dignity and never settling for less.

- Ambition: Knowing what you want to achieve in life and working towards it with determination.

- Integrity: Holding yourself to high moral and ethical standards, regardless of what others may do.

- Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks and continue striving towards your goals.

- Compassion: Caring for others and contributing positively to your community and the world.

The world can be deceiving, and not everyone who claims to care for you will treat you with the respect and love you deserve. The people you lower your standards for are often the ones who will take you for granted the most. They might offer just enough to keep you around but never enough to make you feel valued or cherished.

It’s important to recognize when someone has shown you their best—and if that best isn’t enough, it’s time to move on. Don’t be deceived into thinking that you have to settle for less. You deserve to be treated with kindness, respect, and love. If someone isn’t meeting your needs, it’s not about managing what they offer; it’s about seeking what you deserve where it can be found.

As a girl child, your worth is immeasurable. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Know your value, set your standards high, and don’t settle for anything less than what you deserve. You are worthy of being cherished and loved for who you are—never forget that.

Concluding Verse

"Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." — Matthew 7:6

© Ayanfe Rhoda 

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