Day 6 "You Are Lovely"
Beautiful Loveliness
Good Morning Beauties!
“Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.” Philippians 4:8 (TLB)
We begin our week by looking at our second attribute and truth - you are lovely. What’s the first thing you notice about this word? The root word is LOVE. If you’re anything like me, I don’t always feel so lovely, but the truth is - I am, and you are. From the moment we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He lives in us - Love itself dwells within us. Please journal about the ways Jesus’ love shines through you causing others see your loveliness. Selah.
It’s easy to see love as an action; we love Jesus by loving others in the things we do. How are you loving Jesus with your thoughts? Philippians 4:8 directs us to fix our thoughts on certain things. Make a list of all the things in this verse, and write your thoughts about each one. How often do you already think about these things? What do you see as the common denominator? Do you see Jesus? Selah.
Jesus surely wants your heart, and He also wants your thoughts to focus on Him and eternal things instead of the temporal things of the Earth. Thinking about your past hurts, trials of this world, and daily pressures only leads to discouragement and depression. This way of thinking gives the enemy a stronghold over your mind. Your new thoughts will lead to your new beliefs which will transform you from the inside out and provide the abundant life Jesus died to give you. Are you ready for the change? Are you willing to surrender and give up control? Selah.
From the Inside Out - Hillsong United
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”