Day 6 "You Are Lovely"
Beauty of Gentle Strength
Good Morning Beauties!
Today our journey takes us to examine our loveliness. When you first hear the word, what comes to your mind? How do you describe it? What do you believe as you apply it to yourself? Selah.
Growing up, I was a tomboy and my older sister was the family princess - the lovely one. Beautiful in every way, slender, feminine, long flowing hair. I was short and stout and wore a pixie cut. I felt and believed I was anything but lovely. That belief was a lie, and I carried it for so many years.
Through this journey experience, I’ve come to know my loveliness, and I embrace it. I’ve discovered it has nothing to do with me really, but everything with God. If we look at the root word, “love,” it has everything to do with God - He IS love. Our loveliness comes from Him and lives in us through Jesus Christ.
Loveliness isn’t solely gentleness, but it’s also strength! Jesus was the perfect example of both. God’s creation also shows us how these two opposites work together. Take a look at the photo above. Do you marvel at how a sweet and dainty flower pushes through cold and hard ground to make an appearance every Spring? It’s truly miraculous! What is God asking you to push through? You have the strength in Him to breakthrough the hard ground. Selah.
Below is a beautiful song sung by a sweet choir. Here are the words…
“O God of gentle strength, Your love embraces me.
Within the sureness of Your care, my heart rests willingly.
Your waters of rebirth have claimed us as Your own.
As members of one body, we shall never be alone.
And when life’s challenges eclipse our minds with doubt,
Let Holy wisdom spark a flame to drive the darkness out.
Where will the journey lead? The path may be obscure.
But promised hope of things unseen will keep our footing sure.”
O God of Gentle Strength - Patricia Clark
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.”