"Do not let your adorning be external--the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear--but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."
1 Peter 3:3-4
Beautiful women of God, please take this verse to heart. We spend so much time each and every day planning what we're going to wear, how we're going to do our hair, our make-up, ect. But why? To please the world?
God is so much better than the world! He created us to be perfect and beautiful in His sight! There's nothing we can do to make ourselves more beautiful to Him! He's the Only One who's opinion of us matters! I can honestly say that I definitely struggle with self-image more than I really should. I'm always thinking: "If only I was thinner, a certain dress size, had longer hair..." The list could go on and on. But why do I want these things? To please myself? To please society? I should only be focusing on what God wants to see. He doesn't want to see me spending all of my time dieting or buying the latest fashions or spending an hour doing my hair and make-up. He wants my heart to be fully devoted to Him. Our Father wants our spirits to be humble, gentle, and quiet! This is want truly pleases Him. Shouldn't that be our focus in the morning?
I challenge you to remember this when you wake up in the morning! Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you're beautiful--because you are! God made you completely beautiful to Him; He delights in you! What I find helpful is to write on my mirror (in dry erase marker) this verse:
"The King is enthralled by your beauty." Psalm 45:11
Every time I look in the mirror and start to think of all the things I want to change, I see that verse and find comfort knowing that the God of the universe thinks my beauty is enthralling. PTL.
Have a great day, beautiful women of God!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
happy 5 1/2 to me!
Today is my 5 1/2 year anniversary with my wonderful boyfriend, Craig. It has really been an amazing 5 1/2 years I might add too! God has been too good to me for blessing my life with Craig! I am really excited to see what God has in store for us.
Happy Anniversary! (:
Happy Anniversary! (:
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
O my Strength!
"But you, O Lord, laugh at them; you hold all the nations in derision. O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you, O God, are my fortress. My God in his steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look in triumph on my enemies."
Psalm 59:8-10
Things have been extremely rough for the past month, which officially makes this the worst semester yet. There have been so many things in which I have just been struggling with! Academics, Craig not being up here, things with my mom and sister, and all of my internal battles. I've been feeling so depressed and weak, and alone. But why?
Because in all of the mess that the world has thrown at me, I have fallen victim to it. I have failed to cling to the One who paid it all for me! The One who gives me strength for anything that comes my way. After an entire summer filled with serving God and growing immensely in my faith, I though that "I" would be strong enough to manage all of these things. But there's a problem..."I". "I" can't do anything apart from God. And that's what I've been trying to do. God has finally opened my eyes to this.
Last night before Bible Study, I was reading in Psalm. I randomly opened up to this verse and I was filled with total comfort. God is my strength and my fortress! He is ALL that I, or anyone, needs! The world has nothing for me and I need to stop trying to get my fulfillment in the world! All of the battles in which I am going through, God is getting me through in order to make me stronger! To help me grow! And one day, "God will let me look in triumph on my enemies." I cannot wait for that day!
Until then, I need to constantly cling to Him and rely on Him to get me through the day and NOT myself or other worldly things. I'm ready for whatever else God is going to bring me through. I know He will take great care of me and make me stronger!
I hope that you can reflect on this verse and think of what it means to you. What are some enemies you're dealing with? Remember that God is fighting with you and He will never let you down. He will never let go. Cling to our Father above all else!
Psalm 59:8-10
Things have been extremely rough for the past month, which officially makes this the worst semester yet. There have been so many things in which I have just been struggling with! Academics, Craig not being up here, things with my mom and sister, and all of my internal battles. I've been feeling so depressed and weak, and alone. But why?
Because in all of the mess that the world has thrown at me, I have fallen victim to it. I have failed to cling to the One who paid it all for me! The One who gives me strength for anything that comes my way. After an entire summer filled with serving God and growing immensely in my faith, I though that "I" would be strong enough to manage all of these things. But there's a problem..."I". "I" can't do anything apart from God. And that's what I've been trying to do. God has finally opened my eyes to this.
Last night before Bible Study, I was reading in Psalm. I randomly opened up to this verse and I was filled with total comfort. God is my strength and my fortress! He is ALL that I, or anyone, needs! The world has nothing for me and I need to stop trying to get my fulfillment in the world! All of the battles in which I am going through, God is getting me through in order to make me stronger! To help me grow! And one day, "God will let me look in triumph on my enemies." I cannot wait for that day!
Until then, I need to constantly cling to Him and rely on Him to get me through the day and NOT myself or other worldly things. I'm ready for whatever else God is going to bring me through. I know He will take great care of me and make me stronger!
I hope that you can reflect on this verse and think of what it means to you. What are some enemies you're dealing with? Remember that God is fighting with you and He will never let you down. He will never let go. Cling to our Father above all else!
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