Day 5: Living in Victory

Living in victory means stepping into the fullness of who God created you to be, free from the chains of imposter syndrome. I anchor my work in the concept of excellence. When working with coaching clients, I believe in helping them discover the excellence within. I often find that they’ve confused excellence with perfection. A life of excellence isn’t about being perfect; it’s about embracing your identity in Christ and walking in the purpose He has set before you.

The story of Esther is a powerful example of someone who lived in victory despite feeling inadequate. Esther was a young Jewish woman who became the queen of Persia. She faced incredible pressure when her cousin Mordecai urged her to intervene on behalf of her people, who were facing annihilation. Esther’s initial reaction was fear—she knew that approaching the king without being summoned could cost her life. But her cousin Mordecai reminded her that she was chosen for such a time as this (Esther 4:14). She likely felt like an imposter, wondering if she was truly the right person for such a daunting task.

However, Esther chose to trust in God’s sovereignty over her circumstances. She fasted, prayed, and courageously approached the king, risking everything. Her faith led to the deliverance of her people and solidified her legacy as a woman who lived in victory, not fear.

Esther’s victory wasn’t just in the physical deliverance of her people but also in overcoming the fear and doubt that could have paralyzed her. This is what it means to live in victory: to acknowledge your fears and feelings of inadequacy but to choose faith and action anyway, trusting that God’s strength will sustain you.

Here are a few reminders on how to live in victory and out of imposter syndrome:

• Acknowledge your feelings: Recognize when imposter syndrome is trying to take hold and don’t allow it to define you.
• Lean on God’s strength: Remember that your power comes from God, not from your abilities. When you are weak, that's when He's strong. Trust in His strength to carry you.
• Embrace your identity in Christ: Know who you are in Christ. You are a beloved child of God. If you are called to a space, He has already equipped you to win there.
• Take courageous action: Like Esther, act in faith even when you’re afraid or feel out of place. You can speak up in the authority God has assigned to you. Trust that He is with you every step of the way.
• Speak God’s truth over your life: Counter the lies of imposter syndrome with the truth of God’s Word. Declare His promises over your life daily and walk into every space with confidence.

Imposter syndrome tells us we’re inadequate, but God tells us we are victorious in Him. The enemy wants us to focus on our limitations, but God wants us to focus on His limitless power.

You are a child of the King. Today, choose to live in victory, knowing that Christ has already overcome the world and that in Him, you are victorious.

Reflection Questions:

1. What does living in victory look like for you?
2. How can you apply Esther’s story to your own life today?
3. What steps can you take to fully embrace the victory that is yours in Christ?

Affirmations:

• I am victorious through Christ.
• I am more than a conqueror in every situation.
• God’s power is at work in me, enabling me to live in victory.