When Wonder Woman Meets Jesus

By Nora Tatina

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

The Wonder Woman Myth- You can be everything!

Everyone loves a superhero. There’s something magical about throwing on an 8-foot red cape and saving the world. The moment you reveal your superpower, people see you as invincible.

Now the world is used to men being the Superhero—kicking butts and fighting bad guys. But when a woman rises from the ashes, empowered and destined to rule, everyone takes notice.

Truthfully, society has convinced us to believe the superwoman myth: you can be everything. Career woman, perfect mom, hot wife, fashion icon, entrepreneur, ministry leader—and still have dinner ready in 30 minutes. Anything less means you’re selling yourself short.

For a long time, I believed the myth. I measured my worth by how busy I was. The more I did, the more valuable I felt. I said, "yes" to everything because saying, "no" would prove I wasn’t superhuman. Even on the days I was exhausted, I hid it. Afterall, Superheroes don’t take breaks, so I tightened my cape and kept going.

Sadly, this way of life spilled over into my walk with Christ. As a Christian, I thought boundless self-sacrifice was the ultimate way to love others and live for Jesus—even if it cost my sleep, my health, and my sanity. I had no boundaries because I didn’t believe I was allowed to have limits until one day I came face-to-face with a reality that I was scared to admit.

A dear friend had lost her husband; she was suddenly alone with her kids. Every time she called, I answered. Needed childcare? Done. Errands? On it. I showed up every single time because I felt responsible for holding her together—and secretly believed her faith depended on me.

One night at Bible study, utterly depleted, I was recounting all I’d been doing for my friend, who I felt desperately needed me. A bold woman in the group stopped me and said gently, “Nora, if you keep running to her doorstep every time she calls, she’ll never run to Jesus—she’ll just keep running to you.”

I was stunned. Offended. How dare she? Yet her words haunted me. They collided with 2 Corinthians 4:7: “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” We were never meant to be superheroes. God deliberately puts His treasure in fragile, cracked, ordinary clay pots so the world sees the power belongs to Him, not us. If everyone marvels at our gifts, resumes, and stamina, they’ll never see their desperate need for Jesus.

We are weak. We are limited. We are not enough—and that’s exactly the point. There is One who is stronger, limitless, and faithful. His name is Jesus, the real Superhero.

Today, I’ve stopped showing up every time someone calls. I’ve learned to say "no" and rest without guilt. I’ve disappointed a few people, but I’m no longer the superwoman the world expects of me. I’ve hung up my red cape and traded it for God’s immeasurable grace.

About the Author

Nora Tatina was born and raised in the heart of Detroit's Inner City. She came to Christ at an early age. Her desire to be used by God led her to do both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Moody Bible Institute and Moody Theological Seminary. She also holds an MA in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) from Biola University and, for over 10 years, has taught ESL at various universities in Chicago. Nora has a passion for studying and teaching God's Word and helping others cultivate a passion for the Word. Her husband, Rick Taina, is the pastor of New Life Community Church in Riverside, Illinois. They are blessed with the honor of raising two wonderful children, Summer and Christian. If you

were to sum Nora up in one sentence, it would be this: Jesus has her whole heart! Oh, and she loves Starbucks (a little too much, but is working on it). You can connect with her at https://abidealways.com.