Day 10 "And You Are Beautiful"
Beautiful. Joyful. Praise
Good Morning Beauties!
The Lord woke me up today with a song in my heart and dance in my step. Unlike most mornings when the first thing I grab is my coffee to get that first jolt of the day so I can wake up. Today is different. There’s a sense of newness in my spirit. Perhaps it’s from a couple of wonderful sermons I heard yesterday, or the reconnecting with my brothers and sisters in our Bible study last night, or possibly it’s that we’re starting a brand new week with one of my very favorite American holidays - Thanksgiving. Whatever the reason, I’m grateful to Jesus for energizing my soul this morning.
How are you feeling today? Are you singing and dancing or feeling the weight of the world, or somewhere in between? Stop, breathe, and take account of what’s happening in your mind and body. Selah
On Day 10, I recommend you reflect on how your journey experience is going. Is this journey what you thought it was going to be? Are your expectations being met? Is God showing up the way you thought He would? Are you putting in the work even when it’s hard? What about the obstacles? Are your action plans working? Are you keeping the enemy at bay? Lastly, are you still motivated to continue the journey for the initial reasons you heard Jesus give you? Have you discovered new reasons to take the journey? Please take time to read what you wrote in your journal on the Day of Preparation and reflect on your journey. Selah.
One thing we’re focusing on in this particular journey is making an intentional decision to prioritize Jesus this Christmas season instead of getting caught up in the busyness of a commercialized holiday. How is it going? Are you feeling the stress of shopping to find the perfect gifts, finding room in your schedule for all the holiday parties, deciding what to wear to all the events, traveling to see family, getting the house ready to host family and friends? OR are you dedicating your time to Jesus by spending quality time with Him each day, building your relationship with Him, allowing Him to reveal your true identity? Selah.
Going into Thanksgiving week, whether it’s a national holiday where you live or not, let’s tune our hearts to gratitude this week. Jesus has given us so much - our very lives! Let’s thank Him as we worship…
Beauty For Ashes - Victory Worship
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“ ...and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”