The Beauty of Purpose

Good Morning Beauties!

Thank you for meeting me here for one last day of our journey. It’s an important day to reflect on your entire journey experience. Look back one more time at how you’ve grown since Day 1. What were the revelations you learned? How have these insights changed you? How will you live your life differently? Selah.

“Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”
Isaiah 43:7 (NLT)

It’s for God’s glory we’ve been created, called, healed, saved, reconciled, and given eternal life. You were chosen by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and given a purpose to serve Him in a very specific way to bring others into the life giving knowledge of Jesus Christ. How has He helped define your purpose and equip you to bring Him glory? Selah.

“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.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)

This beautiful scripture in Isaiah is the banner over our lives when we are walking in our true identity in Christ. It speaks of total transformation, the kind only the Spirit of God can provide. Once we are radically changed, we will display God’s splendor and power to be transformed for all to see. People who have seen the change in your life will want the peace and joy you now have. What a brilliant open door to tell them about your beautiful Savior, Jesus.

While on the Earth, Jesus was a man of action. Going from place to place, He was about the Father’s mission - to heal the sick, deliver the oppressed and bring people to the full knowledge of His saving grace. Beauties, we too need to be women of action! How can we be changed from the inside out and not want everyone else to know the love of Jesus? How can we remain silent? Selah.

One of the ways to bring other women into an intimate relationship with Jesus is to share your 40 Day experience with the Beauties in your life. Perhaps you gift them a journal for Christmas and lead them in a new 40 Day Journey together. Would you also consider sharing your testimony on my website? It’s a great way to encourage other Beauties to begin a journey of their own. Just use the “Let’s Connect” section of the website to share your story - remember to send a photo too.

My prayer is that you take the blessings of your journey and let them overflow from your life to illuminate the love of Christ to everyone He puts on your path. Let your light shine with boldness and confidence! Lean into your God given purpose. Still not sure what it is? Just seek Him, and He’ll show you. Selah.

Let’s give joyful thanks and praise to our creator who fashioned us with care and love and who gave the desire to share the Good News of Jesus with the world. To Him be the glory forever and ever.
Every Praise - Hezekiah Walker

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

— Ephesians 2:10 New Living Translation

Reflecting the Son

Happy Thanksgiving Beauties!

You’ve made it! Congratulations!! You have been dedicated to your journey and devoted to Jesus, and I’m confident you have received blessings and transformation as your reward. Tomorrow we will come back for our Day Of Reflection over the entire 40 Day Journey, but for today, let's linger in the final lyric, "And You Are Beautiful."

So today, on Day 40, how do you feel about your beauty? What do you now believe? Is there anything you need to turn over on this last day of your journey? What last bit does He want to speak into your heart?  Selah.

On Day 40 of my very first journey, God revealed He is the True Beautiful One who simply reflects His Beauty through me.  You may be saying to yourself, "Of course!  This is a no-brainer," but the Truth traveled from my head to my heart, where I allowed it to resonate with my soul.  There is now a desire to be the Beautiful woman He created me to be for the purpose of showing the world HIS Beauty.  If we walk in the guilt and shame of the lies from the enemy, how will God receive His glory?  Just as the Father was revealed to us through Jesus, we have the amazing privilege of revealing Jesus to the world.  Hallelujah! Selah.

On a day when we in America are giving thanks, I want to express my thanks to you. I’m grateful God has used the You Are Beautiful, Selah 40 Day Journey experience to encourage you in the discovery of your true identity in Christ. Thank you for choosing to spend your time on this journey with me, and going with me the entire 40 days so we can celebrate together. You have encouraged me greatly knowing you trusted the process and were willing to do the hard work. Bless you and thank you.

Let’s raise our voices and bring a mighty sound of praise to Jesus for the beautiful lives He’s created in each one of us. Lord Jesus, may our praise be a sweet sound to your heart.

Beautiful Beautiful - Francesca Battistelli

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”

— 2 Corinthians 3:18 New Living Translation

Peaceful Praise

Good Morning Beauties!

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23:106 (NLT)

This passage of scripture is very familiar. Most of us have heard it at a funeral service. Beauties, this truth is not just to honor the dead, but it speaks of the all sufficiency of God as our Good Shepherd. Everything we need is found in Him. Take some time to journal about each truth that’s found in this passage. What does God, your Abba Father, want you to know? Selah.

We can forever leave behind our former selves. We can walk away from the enemy’s lies, destruction, and pain, and walk forward as a new creation in Christ. We are now part of God’s own family and given every opportunity of having a loving Father who has given each of us a purpose and eternal life. Hallelujah!

Let this be our prayer, “Thank you God for loving me and calling me your child. You have overwhelmed me with your grace and mercy, and I will praise you all of my days.”

Child of God - Capital City Music

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!”

— Psalm 108:1 New Living Translation

God’s Beautiful Treasure

Good Morning Beauties!

Today’s lyric will always hold a special place in my heart. On my very first journey experience, God used the truth of my worth and value to Him to heal a deep wound. He also gave me a new name, “Segullah,” which means Treasured Possession in Hebrew.

When you read the scripture below, what part touches your heart? What do you think? What do you feel? For me, I love the part that says, “The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth…” God is Almighty and yet so very personal for His children.

Do you feel chosen? Special? Treasured? Are you able to receive this truth through His love for you? Selah.

In His Eyes - 1 Girl Nation

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“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 New International Version

Do You Know This Love?

Good Morning Beauties!

Beloved..."much loved, cherished, treasured, prized, highly regarded, admired, worshiped, revered."  Adored..."to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; to honor."

Your Abba Father calls you BELOVED.  The God of Heaven and Earth ADORES you.  Do you believe it?  Do you know this Love?  Have you let this Truth penetrate your deepest wounds, silence lies, and mend your broken heart? Selah.

My prayer for you, Beauties ~ “ I pray that because of the riches of His shining-greatness, He will make you strong with power in your hearts through the Holy Spirit.  I pray that Christ may live in your hearts by faith. I pray that you will be filled with love.  I pray that you will be able to understand how wide and how long and how high and how deep His love is. I pray that you will know the love of Christ. His love goes beyond anything we can understand. I pray that you will be filled with God Himself.”
Ephesians 3:16-19 (NLV)

Let today be the day you ask The Lord to show you His Perfect Love so you will never doubt it again.  Receiving God's love is life changing and will lead to the greatest transformation you will ever know.  The song and video below presents several testimonies of broken young women who have been transformed by the Love of God. I pray you will be blessed and inspired by their stories and that you will receive all the Father has for you today.  Selah.

He Knows My Name - Francesca Battistelli

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

— Romans 8:38-39 New Living Translation

God’s Children

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

“But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.” John 1:12-13 (NLT)

Welcome to our 8th and final attribute of who you are in Christ. It all builds up to the crescendo here…you are a Child of God! Everything in life will change when we see the world through the lens of who we are, who we truly are. These next five days are so important to your journey. Take a deep breath…here we go.

Look at your title again, Child of God. It’s your title, yes, but also your position in relationship to God. You are His Child. What does that look like for you? As a child, what do you need from Him? What do you expect from your Father? Do you trust Him to deliver? Selah.

In this season of gratitude, I’m so thankful to be God’s Child! My Abba Father is more than I could ever hope, dream, or imagine! He has brought everything I’ve ever needed - love, security, protection, provision, comfort, joy, peace, and FREEDOM.

What does your list look like? Describe your Abba Father in your journal. Selah.

Child Of God - Draylin Young

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

Beautifully Changing

Good Morning Beauties!

Transformation...God wants to change all of us, no matter where we are in our life's journey, we can always be drawing closer to Him.  What helps us draw closer?  Letting go of all the things standing between us.  If we believe a lie instead of His truth, that lie stands in the way of a deeper walk with God.  What are the things still between you and your Abba Father? Selah.

Our walk with God grows ever brighter as we believe the truth He has shared with our hearts. He has a special purpose for each one of us to fulfill, and we can best complete it when we are free to be the beautiful women He created.  What are the things God is asking you to do to serve Him while you’re here on Earth? Selah.

Lord Jesus, we are so grateful for Your perfect love and we trust you Jesus to change us into the women you desire. We lean in to You today to hear all you have to say. In Your precious Name we pray, Amen.
Changing Me - Anna Golden

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.”

— Psalm 37:6 New Living Translation

Beautiful Purification

Good Morning Beauties!

Have you heard the term, "Refiner's fire"?  It refers to God using difficult circumstances in our life (the fire) to refine us like gold...pure gold.  The process requires intense heat to remove the impurities.  Do you know this process?  Take time to journal what you've learned from seasons of "heat" in your life. Selah.

Let me encourage you with truth.  God will not abandon you to the flames.  He is right there beside you, praying for you, rooting you on to victory.  He wants you to win!  "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10

The purification process isn't easy, in fact it's difficult.  God asks us to die to ourselves so He can increase.  Die to pride, bitterness, selfishness, and the list goes on.  Filling up with His love, grace, mercy, kindness, peace, joy....then we will be the vessels He can use mightily in the world.  What do you need to burn today in order to make room for more of Him?  Selah.

Purify - Elevation Rhythm

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.”

— 2 Timothy 2:21 New Living Translation

Messy Perfection

Good Morning Beauties!

Is your life a mess? Does it seem unorganized, chaotic, and not at all what you planned? Today’s lyric will encourage you!

“I, even I, am the One Who takes away your sins because of Who I am. And I will not remember your sins.
Isaiah 43:25 (NLV)

The precious blood of Jesus has made it possible for your sins to be forgiven and remembered no more. No matter what’s going on in your life, your external and internal life, God sees you as spotless - perfect. He looks beyond the sin, the mistakes, and the shame, and sees perfection. He sees the child whom He created without error.

Will you ask Him to quench the lies that say, “He’ll never love you, look at all you’ve done.” “You perfect? Ha! You’re filthy.” Will you open your heart and say, “No more! I’m done believing these lies!” Selah.

With grateful hearts, let’s celebrate His perfection - His perfect love for us!
Perfect Grace - Philippa Hanna

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

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

— Song of Solomon 4:7 New International Version

Beauty of Light

Good Morning Beauties!

You are chosen! You are called! On the playground of life, when teams were chosen, God spoke your name. Do you live this truth? Let’s see what God has said about it in His Word.

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)

Please read this important truth a few times until you sense a shift in your thinking. God has chosen you. It’s no mistake you are seeking Him today. He wants nothing more than to rescue you out of all the darkness and set you apart in His “wonderful light.” What is the Spirit whispering to your heart about this truth? Selah.

He brings us out of the destruction the enemy created into a life of abundance and freedom. We are no longer slaves to the lies and death of our foe. We have been given eternal life with the Father of Lights.

The question now becomes, what will you do with your life of freedom? The scripture in 1 Peter says, “…that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” How will you declare His praises? How will you tell of His great love and all He’s done for you? Selah.

Sing of Your Great Love - Darlene Zschech

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! ”

— Ephesians 5:8 New Living Translation

Pure Radiance

Good Morning Beauties!

We have only 10 days left in our journey together.  Can you believe it?  I pray that you will dig deep and release the lies living in your heart during the next 2 attributes.  Freedom lives in the truth of who you really are.  

Today, let's look at two words the enemy uses to prevent us from knowing the freedom of our purity.  These words are guilt and shame.  Do you know them?  Do you live with them?  I'm convinced most women are well acquainted with guilt and shame, and their greatness is hindered because of it.

Guilt is the feeling of having done something wrong, not meeting expectations of others.  The enemy uses this feeling to bind us and keep us immobile.  What about when we do not meet the expectations of God?  Isn't there guilt?  No.  The Holy Spirit will bring conviction of doing the wrong thing, which allows us the opportunity to repent and ask to be forgiven.  This process moves us forward in freedom of knowing we are going to make mistakes, but God still loves us. What areas of your life are you needing to repent? Selah.

Guilt is the feeling of having done something bad, and shame is the feeling of being a bad person. It's a difference of our doing and are being.  Often times, the feeling of guilt will proceed into a feeling of shame.  The enemy makes it difficult to separate the two and destroys our self confidence.  The Truth is, there is a difference between our "do" and our "who."  We are not bad people, we are people who do bad things.  

Sometimes we carry shame that belongs to someone else.  I think this situation is the most difficult.  We may carry it for years and years and truly believe that we are of no value just because someone else didn't value us.  We may even act out of that shameful place and add guilt to our already broken heart.  This behavior then becomes a cycle of adding shame, bad behavior, adding shame.  The enemy is such a destroyer of our self image, and he will use others to help his cause.   Are you carrying shame of another person? Selah.

So, how do we rid ourselves of this cycle of destruction?  We must keep our eyes focused on Christ and on His Truth.  The Bible tells us, "When someone becomes a Christian, (s)he becomes a brand new person inside. (S)he is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!"  2 Corinthians 5:17  The Living Bible.  You are no longer the person of your past.  You are made brand new when you accept Jesus!  Brand spanking new!!

What things live in your heart that say, "You're a bad person"?  Bring those lies to God today so He can tell you the truth. Selah.

“But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.”
Ephesians 2:13 (NIV)

I Am Clean - Natalie Grant

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.”

— Psalm 34:5 New International Version

Beauty of The Cross

Good Morning Beauties!

There is extraordinary beauty in pain. The cross is a perfect example. Though the torture device itself is nothing short of horrific, the revealed blessing of salvation is indeed beautiful.

What are you still hiding in your heart you believe is too ugly to let anyone see? What secrets are you hiding behind your mask? If you look back at the previous 29 days, you will see how God has been revealing your true beauty. Do you see it? Will you allow Him to continue His work? Selah.

The cross shows us something magnificent can come from an agonizing experience. Will you allow yourself to look at painful places and see God’s transformation to absolute beauty? Selah.

Be encouraged Beauties! Real life transformation allows us to leave the pain behind and exchange it for the abundant life Jesus died to give us. Will life be trouble free? No. We are told we will still have trouble, but we now can move forward in the strength of Jesus, for His glory.

Let’s celebrate, with grateful hearts, the life transformation possible through the beautiful Cross of Christ.
Beauty Of The Cross - Jonny Diaz

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.”

— 1 Peter 5:10 The Living Bible

Shouts of Praise of the Redeemed

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

“With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home.”
Exodus 15:13 (NLT)

The blessing of our redemption goes beyond Jesus paying the debt we owed with His precious blood. He also dwells with us, loves us with His unfailing love, leads us, and guides us to His very throne room. Do you see all the action sowed into our lives from Jesus? Selah.

Jesus is calling us to action. He provided the perfect example of being led by the Father and following all that was asked of Him with great humility. Beauties, we too are being called to take action. The redeemed are not to remain silent, but to shout from the rooftops all Jesus is and how His resurrection power has transformed our lives. How can we remain silent? Selah.

In your time with Him today, pray the Holy Spirit would reveal how your story, with all the broken pieces, is to be used to benefit others. Consider hand writing your story in your journal. Where has Jesus taken you from and where has He taken you to? Who needs to hear your victory story? Selah.

Beauties, let’s do a little shouting today as we praise our beautiful redeemer.
We The Redeemed - Hillsong

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

Perfect Love Revealed

Good Morning Beauties!

Today’s lyric is profound and life changing when we believe this truth in our hearts. At times it’s easier to believe Jesus died to save “the world” than it is to bring it down to a personal level and ponder the fact He died for “me.” The Truth is, He did die for me and for you.

I think it’s important to know the motivation that sent Jesus to die an unspeakable death is God’s Love for us - a Love that is difficult to fathom. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 (NIV)

I also think it’s just as important to realize and see what Jesus actually did for us. “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:4-5 (NIV)

If you’ve been on this 40 Day Journey with me before, you know what comes next. I can think of no better depiction of the sufferings of Christ than “The Passion of the Christ” movie. Below you will find a song I’ve loved since I first heard it in high school appropriately called “The Day He Wore My Crown” by Sandi Patty. Somehow, these two wonderful pieces of art have been combined to create an incredibly moving and meaningful experience.

It will be difficult to watch, but I encourage you to watch anyway, knowing truth and revelation await you. Truth of what Jesus did for you, and revelation of God’s perfect love for you. Selah.

The Day He Wore My Crown - Sandi Patty (Jesus of Nazereth & The Passion of the Christ version)

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

The Perfect Sacrifice

Good Morning Beauties!

Jesus Christ, The Perfect Lamb was slain, was crucified for you, me, everyone. The beautiful description of how all of Heaven will honor and worship Him is found in Revelation 5:6-14.

6 “Then I saw a young Lamb standing in the middle of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders. He appeared to have been slaughtered but was now alive!  He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out to the ends of the earth.

7 I saw the young Lamb approach the throne and receive the scroll from the right hand of the one who sat there. 8 And when the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures saw the Lamb had taken the scroll, they fell facedown at the feet of the Lamb and worshiped him. Each of them had a harp and golden bowls brimming full of sweet fragrant incense—which are the prayers of God’s holy lovers. 9 And they were all singing this new song of praise to the Lamb:

“Because you were slaughtered for us, you are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals. Your blood was the price paid to redeem us. You purchased us to bring us to God out of every tribe, language, people group, and nation. 10 You have chosen us to serve our God and formed us into a kingdom of priests who reign on the earth.”

Angelic Worship of the Lamb

11 Then I looked, and I heard the voices of myriads of angels in circles around the throne, as well as the voices of the living creatures and the elders—myriads and myriads. 12 And as I watched, all of them were singing with thunderous voices:

“Worthy is Christ the Lamb who was slaughtered to receive great power and might, wealth and wisdom, and honor, glory, and praise!”

13 Then every living being joined the angelic choir. Every creature in heaven and on earth, under the earth, in the sea, and everything in them, were worshiping with one voice, saying:

“Praise, honor, glory, and dominion be to God-Enthroned and to Christ the Lamb forever and ever!”
14 Then the four living creatures responded: “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders threw themselves facedown to the ground and worshiped.”

Let’s take time to worship our Beautiful Jesus, the perfect lamb who was crucified.

Worthy Is The Lamb - The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Is He Worthy - Chris Tomlin

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”

— John 1:29 New International Version

Redeemed by His Blood

Good Morning Beauties!

These next few days are incredibly important and personal between you and Jesus....I pray that you will make extra time to meet with Him, open your heart wide, and soak in the Truth that is waiting for you. This attribute of being redeemed, is life changing, so please slow down and listen.

The Garden of Eden was a beautiful place where God dwelled with man, but it didn’t stay that way. When sin entered the Garden through the enemy, the Bible calls it the Fall. We became separated from God, because He is Holy and can not dwell with sin. God loves us so much and desires nothing more than to be in relationship with us, so He created a way to be united once again. That way has a name, and that name is Jesus.

Let’s look at the word redeemed, "the purchase back of something that had been lost, by the payment of a ransom." The payment for our very souls is the precious blood of Jesus. God sent His Son to pay the price to be united with His children once again.

Do you see the greatest example of Love? The Bible says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 New International Version

What is God speaking to you about Redemption? His Son, Jesus? Your need of a Savior? His Love for you? Selah.

Precious Blood - Bethel Music

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But now the Lord who created you, O Israel, says: Don’t be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.”

— Isaiah 43:1 The Living Bible

The King Sings Over His Bride

Good Morning Beauties!

Today, I sense we all need to slow down just a bit and truly hear the truths being sung over us through the “You Are Beautiful” song. As you listen, think about all the lies that have been uncovered and replaced by His truth. On the verses we have not covered yet, please join me in prayer for what our faithful and loving Father will reveal to us still to come on our journey.

You Are Beautiful

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For the Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will give you victory. He will rejoice over you with great gladness; he will love you and not accuse you.” Is that a joyous choir I hear? No, it is the Lord himself exulting over you in happy song.”

— Zephaniah 3:17-18 The Living Bible

Righteousness Brings Hope

Good Morning Beauties!

It’s so good to be with you today! Your devotion to Jesus and dedication to your journey are inspiring. Keep going! Jesus has so much more in store for you.

The word hope is in my spirit this morning. When I look at my right standing with God and reflect on the gifts of salvation, sanctification, forgiveness, and justification - my heart is flooded with hope! Jesus completed the work at the cross. All I need is found in Him. He is trustworthy, and I have placed my hope in Him. Hallelujah!

“In his name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21 (NIV)

Will you place your hope in Jesus today? Whatever may be causing you to struggle, whatever is causing anxiety, will you release it into the hands of the Almighty God who created Heaven and Earth? Create a list in your journal, and hand them over, one by one. Selah.

Precious Jesus, we are so thankful You have provided hope for every situation in all our lives. You are the God of Hope.

My Hope - HIllsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

— Romans 15:13 New International Version

Heavenly Forgiveness

Good Morning Beauties!

To be forgiven - it’s a difficult concept to wrap our head around. It’s even harder at times to receive a complete pardon. Why? Is it because of conditional worldly standards? Did someone withhold forgiveness from you? Selah.

To be justified - perhaps we should look at the definition. “In Christian theology, justification is God's righteous act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while, at the same time, declaring the ungodly to be righteous through faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice.”

The enemy uses guilt and shame to keep us from receiving the gift of forgiveness and justification. Always remember John 10:10, “The enemy came ONLY to steal, kill, and destroy…” It’s all he can do. Has he stolen your peace and ability to believe your sins, all of them, have been erased, washed clean, completely forgotten? Selah.

Let’s look at truth. You ARE forgiven. You ARE justified. Here’s what the Word of God says, “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us..” Psalm 103:12 (NIV) Journal about this truth. Selah.

Will you receive His gift of forgiveness today? The work has already been done on the cross. Will you open your heart and show Jesus every part and accept the fact, the truth, He sees your sin and still loves and forgives you? Selah.

Forgiven - David Crowder

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”

— Romans 8:1-2 New International Version

A Beautiful Rescue

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

The work is done and being done.

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT)

Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross has brought you the gift of salvation, you need only to receive it. There’s nothing you could ever do to earn this beautiful gift. The work was done on the cross. Let that truth flood your soul. Do you feel a sense of relief? Peace? Joy? Selah.

“But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NLT)

Sanctification is God's will for our lives and soul. It is the process of becoming more like Christ, by purifying our hearts and minds, through repentance, prayer, and spiritual practices. Throughout the Bible, sanctification is mentioned frequently as a calling to align ourselves with God's will and cleanse ourselves from sin. Remember, we can do nothing without Him. In sanctification, the Holy Spirit works in us so we can be obedient to being conformed to the image of Christ. Pray for the Spirit to reveal where you’re going it alone, and where you need to turn over your sanctification to Him. Selah.

Today’s a great day to thank Jesus for His beautiful rescue.
Came to My Rescue - Hillsong UNITED

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“In your distress you called and I rescued you,”

— Psalm 81:7 New International Version