Transformed By His Beauty

Good Afternoon Beauties!

“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 (NKJV)

Again, congratulations on completing your 40 Day Journey. Take a moment to give yourself credit for your dedication and devotion to Jesus. I know it took sacrifice and it was hard work…more importantly, God saw your desire to draw closer to Him.

Are you ready to dance in freedom on Life’s Journey? Knowing there will be more dark tunnels you must go through from time to time, are you still willing to dance, trusting God is with you? Selah.

As you reflect on your journey, what were some surprises along your way? Did you think it was going to go a certain way, and it went a totally different direction? How did God use these surprises to change a part or parts of your life? Selah.

Do you see your True Beauty now? Do you see His Love radiating out of every pore? He established your beauty so others may know Him. How does that Truth motivate you to engage with others? Selah?

Let’s take a look at Isaiah 61:1-3. Jesus provides our transformation so we will walk in newness of life, the life He died to give us. With this new life, we will become ambassadors for Christ and the power of His Love. Our lives are a living, breathing testimony of the Goodness of God.

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 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.” (NIV)

My heart is overflowing with gratitude as I reflect on my journey and on the absolute beauty of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I’ll spend my lifetime thanking the One who saved me and set me free. I’ve included a few scriptures with praise and worship songs below to give you an opportunity to reflect on His beauty and to thank Him for all He’s done for you throughout your journey.

“For the Lord is great beyond description and greatly to be praised. Worship only him among the gods! For the gods of other nations are merely idols, but our God made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty are in his Temple.” Psalm 96:-4-6 (NLB)

Beautiful Beyond Description - Soul Survivor & Momentum Light The Sky

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.” Psalm 19:1 (NLT)
You’re Beautiful - Sarah Reeves

“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
Better Is One Day - Matt Redman

In closing, I would ask you to prayerfully consider sharing this ministry and website with women in your life who could benefit from a 40 Day Journey experience. We all face our own personal battles and need encouragement from each other. Please consider sharing how the Lord used this journey experience to bless you. Are you a women’s ministry leader and interested in bringing this resource to your Beauties? “Let’s Connect” I’d love to hear from you!

Let’s pray…

Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank You for Your Love and Faithfulness to Your Daughters. Thank You for silencing destructive lies in our hearts that we’ve believed for too long. Thank You for replacing them with Your life-giving Truth. Jesus, Thank You for the Cross. Thank You for taking our sin and shame, and nailing them to the Cross for us so we can be reconciled to our Heavenly Father for eternity. Thank You for restoring our confidence in who we are as Women of God. We will not be defeated, but will rise up Victorious! We will take Your love to all we see and make Your Name know throughout the world. We love You! In Jesus Precious Name, Amen.

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!”

— Psalm 30:11-12 New Living Translation

Altogether Beautiful

Good Morning Beauties!

Day 40 is here! CONGRATULATIONS! You made it. Despite the enemy’s attempts to stop your progress, you kept going with tenacity. You overcame the hurdles and accomplished much! Tomorrow, during our Day of Reflection, we’ll take a look at our entire journey experiences, so today let’s look one final time at the truth, you are beautiful.

I absolutely love the photo above. It represents a girl who is creative, messy, and fearless while keeping her eyes fixed on her adoring Abba Father. It depicts beauty as we find the ultimate freedom in Jesus to be who we really are. It also expresses complete acceptance, even when we “color outside the lines.”

How would you describe the photo? What is your initial reaction? God wants you to know even more about your beauty today. Will you make room for one more revelation? Selah?

Let’s celebrate our freedom today. Get up out of your chair and get ready to dance…
Hey Girl - Anne Wilson

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”

— Song of Solomon 4:7 New International Version

Beautiful Creation

Good Afternoon Beauties!

“For You shaped me, inside and out. You knitted me together in my mother’s womb long before I took my first breath. I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence; Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul. You see all things; nothing about me was hidden from You. As I took shape in secret, carefully crafted in the heart of the earth before I was born from its womb. You see all things; You saw me growing, changing in my mother’s womb; Every detail of my life was already written in Your book; You established the length of my life before I ever tasted the sweetness of it.”
Psalm 139:13-16 The Voice

When we think of being created, why is it easier to think of our biological parents than God Himself? Is He not the creator of all things? Take time today to read and meditate on Psalm 139:13-16. Pray and bring God into your time of contemplation. Allow Him to show you just how magnificent you truly are to Him and to the world. He formed you perfectly for the purpose He chose you to accomplish while here on the Earth. Selah.

Who You Say I Am - HIllsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For we are the product of His hand, heaven’s poetry etched on lives, created in the Anointed, Jesus, to accomplish the good works God arranged long ago.”

— Ephesians 2:10 The Voice

Beauty in Belonging

Good Morning Beauties!

The truth of this particular lyric is special to me. You see, on my very first 40 Day Journey experience, this truth healed my broken heart. To know that God chose me and treasures me was exactly what I needed to believe. It was the antidote to the pain of rejection I had felt nearly all my life. With this revelation, God gave me a new name, “Segullah,” meaning, “God’s treasured possession.”

Let’s see what the Bible says about being God’s treasured possession.
“For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” Deuteronomy 7:6 (NIV)

“You have declared this day that the Lord is your God and that you will walk in obedience to him, that you will keep his decrees, commands and laws—that you will listen to him.  And the Lord has declared this day that you are his people, his treasured possession as he promised, and that you are to keep all his commands.” Deuteronomy 26:17-18 (NIV)

““On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, ‘they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him.’” Malachi 3:17 (NIV)

What does God want you to know about how He considers you His treasured possession? It may be helpful to look at both words individually. What does treasure mean to you? Do you believe God can see you in this way? What about the word possession? Does your mind immediately think of being constrained, or tightly held? What is He saying to your mind and your heart? Selah.

The Spirit brought me through an extensive word search this morning, and I’d like to share a portion of it with you.
”Treasured” means something of great worth or value; a person esteemed as rare or precious, cherished.
”Possession” means one belonging to another who has ownership of them.
”Belonging” means having an intimate relationship with another.

Beauties, we are God’s treasured possession. What is our treasure? What is it we desire most? It’s belonging to and having an intimate relationship with the King of Kings , Almighty God, Creator of the Universe, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Let the revelation sink in as you praise Jesus with this beautiful song.
I Am Not My Own - Keith & Kristyn Getty, Skye Peterson

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You have been chosen to belong to Jesus Christ also.”

— Romans 1:6 New Live Version

In His Presence Is Love

Good Morning Beauties!

“God loves you!” It’s a common phrase we’ve all most likely heard since childhood. In our intellect we know, indeed, God loves us.

The question is, do you BELIEVE God loves you? True life transformation happens when your knowledge becomes your belief.

Spend time pondering the beautiful fact… God loves you. Sit still, quiet your mind, and simply let Him lavish His love on you. Stay in His presence until all the cares of the world fall away from your mind. Be restored, refreshed, and renewed. Selah.

Here’s one of my favorite songs and videos which bares witness to the transformative power of God’s love.
He Knows My Name - Francesca Battistelli

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! ”

— 1 John 3:1 New International Version

You Drown My Fears

Good Morning Beauties!

You’ve made it to the very last, but most important attribute - you are a Child of God. It is who you are, your position in Christ! No other title in the world could possibly come close to the one of “Child of God”. Not only is it your title, but it is your right, once you believe in the name of Jesus. Are you walking in this freedom today? What lies are keeping you from wholeheartedly believing this truth? Selah.

Listen again to You Are Beautiful, and hear how the song musically builds to this last verse. It’s vitally important you receive this last truth as it speaks to your re-birth in Christ. Selah.
You Are Beautiful

Are there people who you’re still trying to please? Still trying to meet their expectations, real or perceived? Write their names in your journal and what you believe they are asking of you. Are you allowing this need to enslave your thoughts and actions? Ask the Holy Spirit to bring new revelation about this situation for you. Selah.

You are a new creation and no longer live as you once did before knowing the person of Jesus. No longer is there a need to please others and meet their expectations to gain notoriety or a title. You already have the best title of all. The days of people pleasing are gone and replaced with pleasing the one who matters, God.

Here’s how Paul explains it to the Galatians, “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (NIV) How is God speaking to your heart through the truth of this verse? Selah.

Let the truth and freedom of this song wash over you as you thank God today for His love and claiming you as His very own child.
No Longer Slaves - Jonathan David & Melissa Helser

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.”

— John 1:12-13 New International Version

Beautiful Perspective

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

A few years ago, I woke up to freezing rain which coated everything in a sheet of ice. On the surface, (no pun intended) it seemed awful, dangerous, and anything but beautiful. As I sat at my desk looking out my window, I was unhappy at the weather conditions, but asked God to give me a different perspective.

I quickly became thankful and offered a prayer to Him for all the beautiful things He’d provided me. My husband in the next room, my warm home on that cold morning, my computer which allowed me to communicate with the world, my office decor that created a special place for me to commune with Him every morning. These examples seemed a bit frivolous in the scheme of the world’s problems, but I appreciated how God turned the moment of displeasure into an accounting of His beautiful blessings.

As you look back at your first thirty-five days of your journey, can you see the Beauty and work of God? Where has He revealed a painful place you were unaware of? What lies has He uncovered so you can finally process through them? What are the truths He has shown you to replace the pain of the lies? I encourage you to write them down and say a prayer of thanks to the One who makes all things beautiful. Selah.

You Make Beautiful Things - Gungor

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence; Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul.”

— Psalm 139:14 The Voice

Relationship in Bloom

Good Morning Beauties!

“Catch all the foxes, those little foxes before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NLT)

I love this verse because the vineyard represents our relationship with Jesus. And I love, through scripture, we’re instructed how to keep it pure, how to live the fruitful and abundant life with Jesus. We are to catch all the little foxes before they can destroy the vineyard. The enemy uses so many different “foxes” to keep us from experiencing our freedom in Christ. Loss, lies, and loneliness are a few we all have experienced. What are the little foxes currently in your vineyard? What is creating impurities in your heart? Are you willing to identify them, catch, and hand over to Jesus? Selah.

Let this song be your prayer today as you draw closer to Jesus and purify your vineyard.

Purify My Heart - Jeremy Riddle

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”

— Psalm 51:7 New Living Translation

God Sees Perfection

Good Morning Beauties!

Perfection - if we look at this word from a worldly perspective, it can be a curse. Trying to live up to others’ expectations, or perhaps our own. Striving to be perfect, without flaw. It can’t be done…stop trying precious one. Let that truth set you free today. Selah.

When looking at this word from God’s point of view, it suddenly becomes something that adds to our beauty. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, He reconciled us to the Father, and our Abba sees us as spotless, blameless, and perfect.

I read a devotion today that I pray will help to bring these truths into your heart…
”God, You are the only judge. Remind me of this as I am sinking under the weight of the opinions of others. Whether I’m being misunderstood or whether the assessment is accurate, remind me it is irrelevant. Only You get to decide who I am. Only You know my heart, Lord, and only You can change it. Help me to leave all my judgement with You.” (Prayers & Promises for Women)

You Say - Lauren Daigle

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.”

— 1 Colossians 1:21-22 New International Version

Light In The Darkness

Good Morning Beauties!

Jesus, who is appropriately called, The Light of the World, will quench the darkness that lives inside of you. I know because He has done this very thing for me. You must be willing to trust Him and follow Him where He leads, even though it may be uncomfortable. Are you willing? Selah.

God is faithful to His promises. He will not let you down. Here are a few promises about leading you out of darkness:

“You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” 2 Samuel 22:29

“He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light.” Job 12:22

“(You) turn night into day; in the face of the darkness, light is near.” Job 17:12

“You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28

“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16

“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” John 12:46

I pray your faith is strengthen by these scriptures - these Truths. Will you follow Him today as He leads you on unfamiliar paths? Selah.

I first heard this song about 25 years ago, and I still love worshipping our Lord Jesus with it. I invite you to look beyond the outdated clothes and style of worship and praise your Savior with the precious words and melody.

Sing of Your Great Love - Darlene Zschech

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“...that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

— 1 Peter 2:9 New International Version

Beautifully Pure

Good Morning Beauties!

We’re beginning the last ten days of our journey. WOW! I hope you are proud of yourself and what you’ve accomplished in the first thirty days. What did you discover about yourself in the past month? What can you celebrate and where do you need grace to see improvement? Selah.

Today we start our seventh attribute - Purity. What do you immediately think of when you see or hear the word Purity or Pure? I think of Jesus and His Pure heart. He has allowed me to meet a few people with a pure heart and I’m always drawn to them.

Here are a couple of definitions of Purity to consider:
”freedom from adulteration or contamination” and “freedom from immorality”. How do you define it? What definition are you trying to live up to? Selah.

I believe we most often think it has to do with our sexuality, especially when we refer to Christian Purity. We hear and use the phrase, “I want to remain pure for my husband before our marriage”, and we wear purity rings as a commitment to remain a virgin prior to marriage. While remaining sexually pure as God has instructed us is important, I believe purity of heart is even more important.

I love great teaching, and the best is that of Jesus himself. His glorious Sermon on the Mount gave us the gift of the Beatitudes. Jesus declares, “Blessed are the Pure in Heart, for they shall see God.” What is the condition of your heart today? Do you hold any bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy, or envy that is preventing you from seeing all of God? Selah.

Jesus didn’t come to correct our behavior, but to purify our hearts. It’s always about the heart with Him. Will you join me in praying this verse of scripture? “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)

Pure - Abbie Gamboa

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.”

— Matthew 5:8 Amplified Bible

Delightful Beauty

Good Morning Beauties!

The first word that came to mind this morning as I reflected on the sacrifice of Jesus for me was “unworthy.” It put a damper on my morning from the get-go. Then, the Holy Spirit quickly spoke to me, “of course you’re unworthy, but that has nothing to do with your beauty. See yourself as the Father sees you.” WOW! That was the shot in the arm I needed to turn my day around.

So I contemplated what it must be like to see me as Abba sees me. “Lord, help me understand how you can see all my faults and flaws and still see my beauty?” Immediately, three things came to mind, my dog Hewi, The Chosen, and The Word.

My adorable maltese, Hewi, brought such delight to my heart today by the simplest thing. He has been trained to potty in a certain area, but he still has trouble sometimes. He’ll go near the area, so I know he’s trying, and when he went in the designated spot this morning, we had a little celebration. I delighted in him. Even when he fails, I still love him. His struggles never diminish my love for him.

The second thing I though of as I was trying to understand how God sees me was the series, The Chosen. Most of you have probably seen at least some of it by now. It’s an incredible story of Jesus and His disciples, The Chosen. I quickly remembered episodes where the disciples “messed up” or their actions were less than Godly, but Jesus would still look at them with loving eyes and smile. Despite their flaws, He still took great pleasure in them and their desire to grow as they followed Him.

Lastly, I thought of the scripture that says God delights in us and sings over us. That thought was followed by the Spirit’s whisper, “you make things too complicated. Your life and our love for you is so simple.”

What about you, do you need to simplify your life in Christ? Do negative thoughts cloud the truth of how the Father sees your beauty? What is the Holy Spirit whispering to you today? Selah.

I’ve played this song over and over this morning. I pray you will enjoy it too!

God Delights In You - Sovereign Grace

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

— Zephaniah 3:17 New Living Translation

Redemption is Here

Good Morning Beauties!

You have been redeemed. You have seen the “how” Jesus went to the cross and shed His precious blood to pay your debt. You have read the “why” Jesus paid the ultimate price, to reconcile you back to Abba Father because of His great love for you. How have both of these truths transformed your beliefs? Selah.

The unconditional love of Jesus is AWESOME and at the same time difficult to comprehend. The love we experience from people has conditions; at times, it demands performance, but not true of God’s love. He loves you just as you are, imperfect, and flawed.

As you ponder His perfect love today, you may want to use the creative page in the back of your journal with the cross. Spend time resting in the Lord and finding peace in His presence. He’d love to meet you there.

As on Day 26, our redemption and all Jesus has done for us is worth celebrating. Let’s crank up the volume and shout from the rooftops!

When I Think About The Lord - Mercy Culture Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.”

— Psalm 107:1-2 New Living Translation

Sacrificial Beauty

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

Today may be a life changing experience for you. Have you allowed yourself to look at the Truth about what Jesus actually did for us? For you? This Truth is not for the faint of heart, so I ask you to be courageous with what He will show you today.

A couple of Bible verses that run through my mind in thinking of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for me.
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13

It is His LOVE for you, that Jesus died, so you could be reconciled to The Father and live together for eternity. What does this sacrificial love mean to you? Selah.

We could stop there, and have this warm and fuzzy feeling, but can we just get real for a minute? The cross was torture! The sacrifice was great!

Let's be brave and take a look at the Truth of what Jesus endured for us, There’s a song that touched my heart as a teenager and has stayed with me all these years. There is also a movie that has had a profound impact on my life. When you put them together, it is a bit overwhelming. To be honest, it is hard to watch, but I pray you will, so you will know Jesus more, and to have a better understanding of His depth of LOVE for you.

The Day He Wore My Crown - Sandi Patty, The Passion Of The Christ, Jesus Of Nazareth

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 New International Version

Worthy Is The Lamb

Hello Beauties!

“Christ went into the Holiest Place of All one time for all people. He did not take the blood of goats and young cows to give to God as a gift in worship. He gave His own blood. By doing this, He bought us with His own blood and made us free from sin forever.” Hebrews 9:12 (NLV)

My encouragement today is simple - Jesus, the spotless and perfect Sacrificial Lamb paid the ransom for you. What sacrifice are you still trying to offer God instead of accepting His Grace by Faith? Selah.

“In a loud voice they were saying:
Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Revelation 5:12 (NIV)

"Today, let’s spend our time praising The Worthy Lamb of God and let’s linger in His beautiful presence with all of heaven’s angels.
Worthy Of It All - CeCe Winans

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”

— 1 Peter 1:18-19 (NIV)

Come Out and Live

Good Morning Beauties!

Redemption.....such a beautiful gift from Jesus.  No longer that little girl held captive by lies of the enemy, trapped in deceptive self doubt.  We have been set free.  Jesus says it's okay to come out into the world as a forgiven, beautiful woman.  As we open our hearts to the full Truth of God's redeeming work through Jesus, I pray we can grasp the marvelous freedom we've been given.

Redeemed, "Having been set free by a paid ransom."  We have been set free from sin, from shame, from eternal damnation, from struggle, from strife, from the power of death...all paid for by the precious blood of Christ. Selah.

I pray you take to spend time with God and hear all Jesus has done for you - not out of obligation, not for everyone else - He did it for you because of His great love for you.

The Bible tells us, “But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.” 1 John 4:4 (NLT)

It’s time to celebrate our redemption! Come out and truly live in the freedom Jesus has given you - He is so much greater than the enemy! Let’s get up and dance in praise to our Savior Jesus, who has paid our debts with His redeeming sacrifice.
Greater - MercyMe

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.”

— Ephesians 1:7 New Living Translation

Your Beautiful Story

Good Morning Beauties!

Here we are on Day 25 already. Does it feel like this journey is going by quickly for you too?

As I pondered my true beauty again this morning, the Lord had me reflect differently. Instead of looking back at the previous 24 days in my journal to see my growth in this journey experience, He asked me to reflect on my life’s story. He asked that I find beauty in the entirety of my story, from the beginning.

Like yours, I’m sure, my story consists of darkness and light, failure and success, tragedy and triumph. I hesitated at first, not wanting to reflect on the difficult parts of my life, but that’s where I found the most beauty. In those dark places, the light of Jesus shone the brightest. It was good to go back and see that He was with me at every moment and was always creating beauty from my ashes. Will you join me and reflect on your life’s story to discover there’s more beauty than you realize. Selah.

“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 (NLT)

My story, again, like yours, is filled with the testimony of God’s love, mercy, grace, and redemption. Beauties, we are not to hide our stories; we are to share them with as many people as will listen. Jesus was the perfect example for us. He explained Biblical truths in parables and stories. He was the ultimate storyteller! Who can you share your story with today? Selah.

My Testimony - Elevation Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love.”

— Acts 20:24 The Living Bible

Oaks of Righteousness

Good Morning Beauties!

On this last day of pondering our righteousness, our right standing with God, let’s dig a little deeper. There’s so much treasure He wants us to discover.

Let’s uncover any more lies of the enemy that lie deep within your heart and mind. Let’s look with open and honest transparency. When do you still hear, “You’re not good enough?” What are you doing when this lie rears its ugly head? Are you stepping out and trying something new? Are you serving the Lord? Are you joining a new community? Are you trying to relate to your teenager? Selah.

This lie of not being good enough can take on many forms. You may believe that you’re disappointing God when you fail. You may believe you’ll never have peace with a particular person. You may believe you’ll never advance in your job. Spend time uncovering when you believe you’re not good enough. Selah.

Let’s continue to go even deeper. I’ve found that the fear of not being good enough is only a symptom of a bigger issue, a bigger lie. In my case, it’s the fear of rejection. The lie becomes, “If I’m good enough, they will love and accept me.” This lie is especially harmful when I try to perform to impossible standards to gain the acceptance and love of God. “If I’m good enough, God will love me.” Of course, I know this is a big fat lie, but at times, it invades my mind again and breaks my heart.

What bigger lie is your "not good enough” really covering? Spend time listening the the Spirit and write down the things you know to be true to combat the lies of the enemy. Selah.

The great news is God wants to be in those difficult places. When we feel weak, He wants to come and make us strong. When we doubt, He wants to bring assurance. His amazing grace is sufficient for all our needs. This grace allows us to become those glorious Oaks of Righteousness on display for His splendor. (Isaiah 60:3) Beauties, let’s uncover the lies, replace them with truth, live each day in His grace, and usher people towards the one true God, Jesus Christ.

Your Grace Is Enough - Alisa Childers

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

— 2 Corinthians 12:9 New International Version

Washed Clean

Good Morning Beauties!

Today we look at two more very important words and actions God accomplished for us. Let’s examine them closely. There is a distinction between forgiveness and justification. It is subtle, but it is crucial for our understanding. Forgiveness occurs when I go to Jesus Christ and confess my sin. He forgives me. Justification occurs when God acknowledges the forgiveness Jesus extended and accepts His payment of my debt. Take a moment and write down your thoughts about the blessing of forgiveness and justification to your life. Selah.

Sometimes it’s hard to ask for forgiveness, especially if I’ve failed at the same thing again. The enemy has me believe Jesus’ forgiveness will somehow diminish if I ask Him to forgive me for the same sin more than once. What a liar! Jesus is faithful to forgive ALL our sins when we confess them. What do you need to confess today? What’s the nagging sin you’ve tried to hide? He’s listening, and He’s willing to forgive. Selah.

“If we make it our habit to confess our sins, in his faithful righteousness he forgives us for those sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9 (ISV)

Jesus is faithful to give us a fresh start, a clean slate, each time we ask for His forgiveness. How do you picture this amazing blessing? Draw a picture or describe what happens when you’re forgiven.

Clean - Natalie Grant

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ If we live in the light as He is in the light, we share what we have in God with each other. And the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, makes our lives clean from all sin. ”

— 1 John 1:7 New Living Translation

Humble Gratitude

Good Afternoon Beauties!

Today’s truth is life changing! You are saved and sanctified. Let’s slow down and take time to discover what the Bible says about both.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (NIV)

“In your distress you called and I rescued you,” Psalm 81:7 (NIV)

What is your “rescue story”? How has Jesus saved you from the pit of hell into His glorious eternity? Have you thought about it lately? Your story? All that Jesus has saved you from and saved you to? Selah.

Do you still need rescuing? Is there still something you need to release? Don’t hold back. Go ahead and bravely take it from your heart and place it in His hand today. His desire is to help you. Selah.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

When we believe Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through His power, we are made Holy. While salvation happens in the moment of decision, our sanctification will take a lifetime. It’s the process of being made Holy.

Our desire is to be perfect, Holy from the start. It can even lead to frustration when we fail short day after day. We don’t want to, but we do. Can you relate? We must remember that it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to lead us into sanctification. Will you stop your efforts and rest in the Spirit to change you from Glory to Glory? Selah.

“Everything God made is good. We should not put anything aside if we can take it and thank God for it. It is made holy by the Word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (NLV)

Let’s look at something else today…gratitude. We have been rescued from eternal damnation and saved to walk in freedom with God forever. Jesus also gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to help make us more like God while we’re here living on Earth. How do we respond? Immense gratitude.

How do we life a life of gratitude? Many people I know have a gratitude journal they use every day. It helps keep them focused on all the gifts and miracles Jesus provides on a daily basis. Take time today to write down those gifts you’re most grateful for. What other ways can you express your gratitude to God? Perhaps you address each person of the Trinity, Abba Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. Selah.

Gratitude - Brandon Lake

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”

— Psalm 100:4 New International Version