Reflection of His Beauty
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Good Morning Beauties!

Congratulations!  You made it through your 40 Day Journey!  I am confident the Lord, in all his love and faithfulness, has transformed at least one thing in your life, perhaps many. 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."

After looking at all 8 attributes, how do you feel about your beauty?  Is there anything you need to turn over on this last day of your journey? What last bit does He want to speak to your heart today?  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!

Take a moment to pause and worship the One who created you, loves you and has given you a purpose.  He is so worthy of our praise! 

Beautiful One - Tim Hughes

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Here’s the one thing I crave from God, the one thing I seek above all else: I want the privilege of living with Him every moment in His house, finding the sweet loveliness of His face, filled with awe, delighting in His glory and grace. I want to live my life so close to Him that He takes pleasure in my every prayer.”

— Psalm 27:4 The Passion Translation

Satisfaction’s Smile
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Good Morning Beauties!

“Child of God” - there is no better title in the world. In this day and age of striving for success, we often forsake our life with God to gain a certain position. At the end of your life, will it matter what title you held on Earth? Will that title transport to Heaven? The only title that matters is Child of God.

I remember the feeling I had several years ago when I had great success with my company. My first year out I was awarded “Rookie of the Year, “ which was followed by “Manager of the Year.” It was a title I worked very hard for - I had pretty much dedicated my life (and health) for that title. Once I was awarded it, I felt proud and accomplished for about 5 minutes, then I returned to my hotel room and all I remember was feeling empty and lonely. Gaining the title had not satisfied me like I had imaged it would. What a let down.

In my experience, the only time I have felt completely satisfied is when I’m closest to God. His presence is unlike anything in this world, and is the only thing that makes me feel whole. King David knew the value of his relationship with God and wrote about it in Psalm 63. “O God of my life, I’m lovesick for you in this weary wilderness. I thirst with the deepest longings to love you more, with cravings in my heart that can’t be described. Such yearning grips my soul for you, my God! I’m energized every time I enter your heavenly sanctuary to seek more of your power and drink in more of your glory. For your tender mercies mean more to me than life itself. How I love and praise you, God! Daily I will worship you passionately and with all my heart. My arms will wave to you like banners of praise. I overflow with praise when I come before you, for the anointing of your presence satisfies me like nothing else. You are such a rich banquet of pleasure to my soul.”

Is being a Child of God enough for you? Does the relationship with Him satisfy your every need? Selah.

Enough - Chris Tomlin

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I overflow with praise when I come before You, for the anointing of Your presence satisfies me like nothing else. You are such a rich banquet of pleasure to my soul.”

— Psalm 63:5 The Passion Translation

Knowing His Love
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Good Morning Beauties!

On my very first journey, this is the Truth that healed a very deep wound. The scripture He gave me on my very first Day 38 was Deuteronomy 7:6, "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." And.....mic drop!

That TRUTH was the very thing my heart and soul needed to hear, know, and believe. The fear of rejection has been extinguished, and I no longer need the approval of others. The God of the universe chose me, and I am treasured by Him; so valued by Him, that He died for me.

This TRUTH is for you too! You are loved, valued, treasured by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You do not fall short, you are perfect and chosen by God! You, just the way you are right this very moment.

This is the day, on day 38, when you stop striving to gain approval from others, (you know who they are) and begin to see your TRUE worth and value by the One who set the standard, Jesus.

Jesus also gave me a new name during that first journey, Segullah, which means treasured possession in Hebrew. So that is the name Jesus calls me.....Segullah.

On this very special day, I pray that you will lean in close to Jesus and hear what He has to say to your heart and soul.

In His Eyes - 1 Girl Nation

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for Himself as a cherished, personal treasure.”

— Deuteronomy 7:6 The Message Bible

He Knows Me and Adores Me
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Good Morning Beauties!

These are powerful words! The Bible tells us that Jesus is called Beloved by God the Father, and that is what we are as Children of God...His beloved. His cherished, His darling, His precious.

It's time for a heart check. Is this how you feel? Do you know this love? The love of The Father?

Let's look at the words, "so adored." Not only are we adored by God, but SO adored. It's that lavishing His love on us that we looked at yesterday. Overflowing, abundant, extravagant. We are loved and respected deeply. He holds us dear and is completely devoted to us.

This perfect love of God changes lives! I know, because it changed mine. It wasn't until the cerebral knowledge of His love dropped to my heart that I KNEW His love and was changed forever.

Please enjoy this video today. It's a powerful song with amazing stories of how His love has changed lives.

He Knows My Name - Francesca Battistelli

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that He has lavished on us! He has called us and made us His very own beloved children. ”

— 1 John 3:1 The Passion Translation

Crowned Child of God

Good Morning Beauties!

As we follow the crescendo and key change...we hear this Truth, "You Are A Child Of God."  So, do you believe it?  Do you believe God has chosen you as His beloved daughter?  Selah.

What does a Child of God look like?  I think she is completely secure in the fact that God will take the very best care of her at all times.  Though there may be hardships, He is always there with His strength in her weakness.  I think she trusts Him with her very life; and therefore, does not have to worry about it.  I think she is free to enjoy life and live in the moment, not looking back and not looking forward.  I think she adores her Father and longs to spend time with Him.  I think she loves others as He has loved her.  

What about you?  Take some time in your journal to describe what a Child of God looks like. Selah.

I am who You say I am - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“‘I will be a true Father to you, and you will be my beloved sons and daughters,’ says the Lord Yahweh Almighty.”

— 2 Corinthians 6:18 The Passion Translation

Beautifully Free
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Good Morning Beauties!

The absolute beauty of God's love for us is something we can ponder for a lifetime. When it comes to purity, Jesus gives us the gift of being the women we've always wanted to be. The one without shame, without self hatred, without burden. He sets us free from all that bondage and allows us to be the women he created us to be.

Matthew 5:8 says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Jesus provides blessing and a place of honor with Him for those who are pure. He welcomes you into His presence, and you will see Him as He reveals more and more of Himself to you. Can you think of anything better?

How do you see yourself today? Do you see your beauty? Have you opened your heart and accepted the Truth about your purity? If not, what lie is preventing you from doing so?

Jesus' beautiful words on the cross "It is finished," was for you. His work is complete. You are who He says you are, and no lie from the enemy will ever change that. The TRUTH is you are purity, and YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

I Am Free - Jack and Lorie Brumfield

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“What bliss you experience when your heart is pure! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God.”

— Matthew 5:8 The Passion Translation

Refiner’s Fire
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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.

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.

Refiner’s Fire - Vineyard Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Your life and ministry must not be disgraced, for you are to be a pure container of Christ and dedicated to the honorable purposes of your Master, prepared for every good work that He gives you to do.”

— 2 Timothy 2:21 The Passion Translation

Beautiful Mess
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Good Morning Beauties!

I love studying purity with God. He takes me back to my True self, the way He made me before the world assigned me blemish after blemish, bruise after bruise. Though I was dirty, stained, and a mess, Jesus saw me, loved me, saved me and purified me with new life. Thank you Jesus!

Can you accept your new life? Jesus asks, "WILL you accept this new life I've given?" Do you believe He's wiped away your guilt and shame and that He's revealed perfection?

If you believe the Word of God is True, you must believe and receive your new identity in Christ. In Song of Solomon, Jesus is the Bridegroom King. For all you ladies trying to be perfect....stop trying. He already sees you this way. "Every part of you is so beautiful, my darling. Perfect is your beauty, without flaw within." Song Of Solomon 4:7

God sees you as perfection! You are beautiful inside and out! Does this Truth give you a sense of relief from the burden of striving to be this or that? Do you feel the peace coming? Do you feel His love wrapping around you and holding you tight?

I encourage you to spend some quality time with your Bridegroom King today.

Perfect - Ed Sheeran/Philippa Hanna

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But Christ proved God’s passionate love for us by dying in our place while we were still lost and ungodly!”

— Romans 5:8 The Passion Translation

Light Unto My Path
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Good Morning Beauties!

If there is one word to describe my life before I knew Jesus, it would be darkness. Life was a constant struggle and battle with fear, anger, shame, and hopelessness. I felt unloved and unwanted. It was a horrible place. All this darkness was hidden behind a false curtain of accomplishment, success and confidence.

When I met Jesus, the one word to describe it is LIGHT. It was if he lifted the curtain and His glorious light poured into the darkness, filled every corner, and extinguished every last bit. Now all I see is light! My heart and soul see His beauty in all things, I love deeply, and live in constant hope and expectation of blessing.

He purified me through and through with His light and love and I have never been the same. I am changed. Darkness turned to light.

What is your story? What is your "one word”? How has knowing Jesus changed your life? Selah.

Sing of Your Great Love - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“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 New International Version

Pure Beauty
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Good Morning Beauties!

Oh my goodness, just 10 days left of this amazing journey! Today is a good time to once again reflect on how God has replaced lies with His Truth during your journey. I'm sure He has shown Himself faithful.

As Christians, we've been given eternal life with The Father, but what about here on Earth? Here's what the Bible says, "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 AMEN!

We have been purified by Christ, and are now a new creation. No longer filled with guilt and shame, we walk spotless and blameless. What does that look like for you? Selah.

Remember, it's who you ARE, not what you DO. The enemy will tell you "New life? Ha! You haven't changed!" But he's a liarI I encourage you to write down in your journal all the ways Jesus has changed your heart as His new creation. Ask Him to show you, and He will reveal Truth.

I Won’t Go Back - William McDowell

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Every part of you is so beautiful, my darling. Perfect is your beauty, without flaw within.”

— Song of Solomon 4:7 The Passion Translation

Freedom Flight
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Good Morning Beauties!

As we conclude our attribute of “Redeemed,” I have a question - do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If your answer is yes - has this look at your redemption, how Jesus paid the price for your sins, deepened your love for Him? Has your devotion to your Savior been made stronger?

If your answer is no, now is the perfect opportunity to make your decision to trust and follow Jesus. Are you ready to lay down your burdens of guilt and shame and rise like an eagle in the freedom you’ve been given through the gift of Grace? The work has already been done - you just need to believe and receive it. Salvation is yours, if you want it. What will you choose this day? Selah.

I would love to hear from you and how this attribute impacted you. Please reach out through the “Let’s Connect” section of my website. I would also love to pray with you to receive Christ or ask for a renewal in your walk with Him.

Eagles Wings - Reuben Morgan

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

— Isaiah 40:31 New International Version

Celebration of Salvation
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Good Morning Beauties!

How are you doing this morning? Have you been moved to open your heart wide and get to know Jesus on a deeper level? To know and understand what He did for us? For you? This "knowing Him" is treasure my Beauties, pure treasure.

Today, let's move from the solemn to the celebration of redemption. Jesus paid the price we could never pay to reconcile us to The Father. His love for us, for you, is that great! Jesus came into this world so that NONE would perish. Do you know a greater love than this?

Jesus counted it as joy to go to the cross, knowing we would be with Him forever in Heaven. "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 Hallelujah!!

I pray you can sing and dance in celebration of your redemption today.

We the Redeemed - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come to His people and redeemed them.”

— Luke 1:68 New International Version

The Passion of The Christ
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Good Morning 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 LOVE for us, for you, that Jesus died, so that we could be reconciled to The Father and live together for eternity.

We could stop there, and have this warm, ooey-gooey feeling, but can we just get real for a minute? The cross was anything but warm and fuzzy. It was torture. Let's be brave and take a look at the Truth of what Jesus endured for us, for you.

There is 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.

Beauty is courageous and brave!

The Day He Wore My Crown / The Passion of The Christ - Sandi Patty, Mel Gibson

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For this is how much God loved the world—He gave His one and only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in Him will never perish but experience everlasting life.”

— John 3:16 The Passion Translation

Perfect Redemption

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Good Morning Beauties!

It's hard for me to grasp the True sacrifice that Jesus completed for us. He was perfect love walking the Earth. All He did was love people; He was spotless and pure.

After the Day of Pentecost, Peter spoke with boldness and power from the Holy Spirit, "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. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake." (1 Peter 1:18)

How do you wrap your head around it? Is it necessary for you to understand it with intellect at all? Perhaps you are wanting to gain knowledge and understanding deep down in your spirit. However you need to take in the blessing of the Lamb, make time today. Selah.

Worth is the Lamb - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Look! This man is more than He seems! He is the Lamb sent from God, the sacrifice to erase the sins of the world!”

— John 1:29 The Voice translation

No Longer A Captive
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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 Jesus' precious blood. Selah.

I pray you take time this weekend 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.

Below you will find a Biblical word study on Redemption and a beautiful song to worship God.  I pray they are a blessing to you.

Study - "What is the Meaning of Christian Redemption"

Song - "I am Redeemed" by Big Daddy Weave

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by His blood—the total cancellation of our sins—all because of the cascading riches of His grace.”

— Ephesians 1:7 The Passion Translation

Love Sings Over You
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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 The Living Bible

Splendor of His Glory
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Good Morning Beauties!

Let’s talk a little today about taking action.  We've all heard the saying, "actions speak louder than words."  The Bible also says, "Faith without works is dead."  (James 2:17) Please don't confuse that verse by thinking works lead to our salvation...they don't. 

God has shown me He has a part in our Righteousness, and we have a part.  Jesus' redemptive work on the cross saves us.  The Holy Spirit works to sanctifies us.  He sets us apart and, through time, makes us Holy.  God The Father sent Jesus to die for all of our sins, in fact, Jesus became sin and died to destroy the power of sin in our lives forever.  By removing death's power over us, it's as if we never sinned...we are justified.  

Did you see all the action God, through the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, took to create our Righteousness?  Perhaps you can write the action words down in your journal and think about what He's done to ensure that you are in right standing with Him.

So what is our response?  What is our part?  I think it starts with gratitude.  Having revelation in our hearts of the lengths God went to in order to reconcile us back to Him results in a humble and contrite spirit.  With this humility, we move in obedience to the will of God, and our actions become who we are in other people's eyes - and more importantly, who God is in their eyes. 

We are truly on display as God's workmanship.  What do others see when they look at your life? Selah.

Thank You Lord - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”

— Isaiah 61:3 New International Version

Peace and Beauty of Forgiveness
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Good Morning Beauties!

God's forgiveness is so vast; who can fathom? What does it mean to you to be forgiven of every sin you've committed?  (Past, Present and Future.)  Every tiny mistake - forgiven.  

At times, I think it's harder to forgive myself than for God to forgive me.  Are you the same?  The enemy will bring up an offense over and over so that I believe the lie he tells me, "God will never forget this one.  It's too big."  But the Truth is, nothing is too big, and God has already forgiven each and every one.

By His forgiveness, we are Justified.  We are blameless, "just as if we had never sinned."  What a relief!  The burden is lifted from our shoulders, and we can walk in Freedom.  

You are forgiven and justified!  With this reminder or revelation, what will change in your life as you walk out this Truth?  Will the Truth restore diminished confidence?  Will it allow you the strength to forgive someone else - "And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us." (The Lord's Prayer)

Take time to hear healing Truth from God today. Enjoy the song below as you meditate on God's Truth - you are forgiven and justified.

East from West

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Farther than from a sunrise to a sunset—
that’s how far You’ve removed our guilt from us.”

— Psalm 103:12 The Passion Translation

Rescued
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Good Morning Beauties!

Don't you just love when God's message is simple? In the infinite complexities that are God, He is gracious to provide us a message that we can understand. God reminds us today He does the work, and our part is to believe and receive.

Saved - Jesus' work on the cross gave us salvation. We do not have to earn it! Don't believe the lie...it is a free gift! Hallelujah!

Sanctified - The Holy Spirit works in us to make us more like Jesus. We do not have to struggle to "be better, do better." Again, don't believe the lie. Let the Truth remove the burden from you.

Will you believe and receive the simple Truth? Selah?

If you have never called out to Jesus to rescue you, cleanse you, and make you whole, today could be your day! Spend some time in worship, prayer and meditation of His Word, and see if you believe His truth in your heart and if you are ready to receive His overwhelming love and blessing of salvation. Are you ready to take the hand of Jesus? Selah?

Here I Am To Worship/The Call - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“And what is God’s “living message”? It is the revelation of faith for salvation, which is the message that we preach. For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will experience salvation. The heart that believes in him receives the gift of the righteousness of God—and then the mouth gives thanks to salvation.”

— Romans 10:9-10 The Passion Translation

Blessings Crown the Head of the Righteous
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Good Morning Beauties!

In the next few days we will look at our righteousness, our "right standing" with God. Jesus' work on the cross provides us with a new name, the Righteousness of God.

Here's a simple definition of the term, "A person is adopted spiritually by the Father, accepts Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and is filled with the Holy Spirit and sealed by the Spirit until the day of redemption. The righteousness of God, in Christ, means that you are justified, declared righteous because you have had your sins cleansed by Jesus."

What does this term mean in your life? How do you define it? Do you spend time counting the rights and wrongs of your performance? How heavy is that burden?

The enemy lies to us and says, "Look at what you did! How can you call yourself righteous after all you've done?" The Truth is you ARE righteous, and your behavior does not determine it. Jesus’ work on the cross has done all the work necessary. You can stop counting now. Selah.

Cornerstone - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ When it counts, I want to be found belonging to Him, not clinging to my own righteousness based on law, but actively relying on the faithfulness of the Anointed One. This is true righteousness, supplied by God, acquired by faith.”

— Philippians 3:9 The Voice translation