Set Free

Good Morning Beauties!

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 (NIV)
Ahhhh, freedom. What once was bound, now is free. Thank you Lord Jesus!

What has Jesus set you free from? Lies, heartache, depression, fear, anxiety, insecurity? Grab your journal and make your list. Selah.

Next, you’ll want to also write what Jesus has set you free to. Truth, peace, calm, boldness, confidence, joy, grace. Make your list and offer up a prayer of praise to the One who set you free. Selah.

Freedom - Jesus Culture

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

— 2 Corinthians 3:17 New International Version

Joyful Praise

Good Morning Beauties!

Today we move forward in our journeys with our third attribute, joyful. The word simply means , “filled with joy.” Okay, so what does “joy” mean, what does it mean to your life, and do you believe you’re truly filled with it? Selah.

Do you know a person you consider to be joyful? What makes you believe so? What have they done or said that shows you and the world they are full of joy? Selah.

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2     Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
    It is he who made us, and we are his;
    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
    his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100 (NIV)

From my experience, joy is at the center of my soul and is much more than a feeling. My Lord Jesus rescued me from the pit of hell, redeemed me, and reconciled me to the Father for eternity. No matter what life throws at me here on Earth, I know in my inner being God loves me and has called me His own. That knowledge compels me to shout for joy and give God praise! How about you? Do you know this inner joy that no circumstance can change? Selah.

Let’s start our day in joyous praise and dancing to our King Jesus
The Joy - The Belonging Co

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

— Nehemiah 8:10 New International Version

The Beauty of Surrender

Good Morning Beauties!

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will find it.” Matthew 10:39 (NIV)

Are you finding your new life in Christ? Have you been willing to open your heart to let Him deal with some real issues? The more we surrender (lose our life) the more we will find that abundant life Jesus came to give us. What has He been asking you to surrender? What’s holding you back? Will today be the day? Selah.

A fully surrendered life is BEAUTIFUL.

I surrender - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

— Galatians 2:20 New International Version

Thank You Jesus

Good Morning Beauties!

The last two days we’ve looked at what seem to be opposing ideas - strength and power versus serving others. We can agree both are forms of loveliness, but how do we reconcile them together and live a life of majesty and humility at the same time? What other examples does Jesus show us through His life? Selah.

Write you thoughts about this concept. Ask the Spirit to reveal all He has for you so you can truly walk in the freedom of His loveliness. Selah.

I’m just so thankful for Jesus leaving His rightful place - the throne in Heaven - to come to Earth as a man in order to save my soul and give me abundant life. He deserves all my praise and adoration, every moment of every day.

“1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
    I will sing your praises before the gods.
2 I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
    I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
for your promises are backed
    by all the honor of your name.
3 As soon as I pray, you answer me;
    you encourage me by giving me strength.

4 Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,
    for all of them will hear your words.
5 Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,
    for the glory of the Lord is very great.
6 Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
    but he keeps his distance from the proud.

7 Though I am surrounded by troubles,
    you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
You reach out your hand,
    and the power of your right hand saves me.
8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
    for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Don’t abandon me, for you made me.” Psalm 138 (NLT)

Let’s spend time worshipping our beloved Savior with all our hearts.
King of Humility - Justin Tweito

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I will exalt you, my God and King,
and praise your name forever and ever.
2 I will praise you every day;
yes, I will praise you forever.
3 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.”

— Psalm 145 New Living Translation

Beautiful Servant

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

Humility - Jesus provided many examples of His humility, and the washing of the disciples’ feet is one of my favorites. The story can be found in John 13:2-17.

2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”

7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”

Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”

9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”

10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

What do you notice right away? Would you have reacted similarly to Peter? What would you have said? Selah.

The story continues with Jesus’ instructions to the disciples. He always blesses us so we can bless others.

12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

What does this story say to you? Spend time with God today and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal truth to you regarding Jesus’ example and how you are to move forward in humility. Selah.

Humble - Audrey Assad

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“‘Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’”

— Matthew 20:26-28 New International Version

The Beauty of His Majesty

Good Morning Beauties!

The sun is shining in the middle of a bright blue sky and the Autumn color is magnificent! Talk about majestic. Only our God could create such beauty.

Is this how you visualize majesty? In nature? How would you describe it to a friend? Are you willing to draw a picture of how you see it? Selah.

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.  Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. ‘O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name!’“ 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 (NLT)

I really love King David’s description of God here in 1 Chronicles. David paints a picture of power, strength, and might. Yes! This is our Lord and King!

Did you also notice David says that God makes us great and gives us strength, (at His discretion.) Jesus, Himself, takes off our filthy rags and clothes us with His robe, one of beauty, power, and strength - majesty. Will you receive this honor? Do you believe it’s for you? What doubt is running through your mind right now? Replace any doubts with God’s truth, you ARE clothed in HIS majesty. Selah.

I love how this scripture ends with thanking and praising God. What else can we expect from King David, the worshipper? Let’s follow his lead and take time to thank and praise our King Jesus. Selah.

Power - Tasha Cobb Leonard, featuring Kierra Sheard Kelly

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty and splendor; The Lord has clothed and encircled Himself with strength; the world is firmly established, it cannot be moved.”

— Psalm 93:1 Amplified Bible

Filled with Love

Good Morning Beauties!

Today we begin our second attribute, lovely. Again, I suggest you define it in your own words. Write down your definition and journal your thoughts and beliefs. What does this word evoke in you - how does it make you think, feel, believe about yourself? Is it descriptive of you and your life, or is it foreign to anything you’ve ever believed? Selah.

Over the years I’ve altered my definition and beliefs. I now can look at the word and see the root - LOVE. Instead of visualizing attractive femininity, I see everyday women who love and serve the way Jesus did. HE is lovely! I now see women taking care of their elderly parents, struggling with all sorts of emotions as their beloved parent slips away. I see a busy mom who ran out of time to clean her blouse from her child’s vomit before heading for the carpool lane. I see a woman praying for a stranger and giving him something to eat.

Beauties, you ARE lovely. How have you loved like Jesus lately? Write down those things too. Don’t let the enemy steal those memories of how you are showing the love of Jesus through loving actions for others.

Get up and get ready to dance in all your loveliness!!
Every Bit of Lovely - Jamie Grace

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

— Philippians 4:8 New International Version

Courage is Beautiful
Photo by Paul Green on Unsplash

Good Morning Beauties!

Starting something new is difficult. Adding one more thing to your busy schedule is difficult. Uprooting deep seated lies is difficult. Yet, here you are doing it! You are courageous and a fighter, and I’m so proud of you.

Though it’s early in your journey, let’s pause and reflect on the first few days and the truths God wants you to know. Has your definition of beauty changed at all? Have you been willing to open your heart to the Lord and hear all He wants you to know? Are you trusting Him to care for you and provide truth that will lead to your freedom? Selah.

What obstacles have you run into? Were you expecting them? For anything new that’s blocking your path, have you created an action plan to overcome it for the remainder of your journey? Selah.

Are you still motivated and on fire to grow in the knowledge of who you are in Christ and increase your intimacy with Him? Pray a prayer of thanksgiving or one of surrender to His plan for you. Selah.

You’re doing great Beauties!

Trust in God - Elevation Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

— Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version

Faith + Acton = Beautiful Breakthrough

Good Morning Beauties!

Living a life of faith is BEAUTIFUL. Our faith pleases God as we’re told in Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

The Bible provides many examples of someone’s faith pleasing Jesus - enough to stop and meet their need, usually through a miracle. Which stories come to mind for you? What stands out in these stories? Selah.

One of my favorites is the woman with the issue of blood. She knew if she could just reach out and touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be healed. Jesus responded to her action, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Luke 8:48 (NIV)

What does your faith look like today? Are you trusting God to meet your needs? The good news is God can move mountains with just a mustard seed of faith. If you struggle to have faith in God, what’s holding you back from trusting Him? Selah.

In the stories of faith we read in the Bible, there is always an action taken by the person seeking God’s help. What is He asking you to do? What action have you been reluctant to complete? Selah.

Beauties, let’s move forward today in our trust and faith in Jesus. Let’s fully believe in every word He has spoken. Let’s take action (where the Spirit has led us) and see how He will provide all we need.

Are you feeling the stress fall off your shoulders?. Do you feel your cheeks rise as your smile returns to your face? Hallelujah!

Give Me Faith - Elevation Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

— Matthew 7:7 New International Version

Covered by His Love

Good Morning Beauties!

Welcome back to Day 3. You’re doing great! I know this process is still new, and there’s bound to be some discomfort, but you’re HERE seeking God. Way to go!!

Today’s truth has a multitude of meanings - even for the same person. What do you first think when you hear you are “Loved above all things”? Journal your initial thoughts and see where the Holy Spirit takes you. Selah.

Though I’ve been on numerous 40 Day Journeys, God is faithful to reveal more and more to me each time Today He’s reminding me that His love for me is greater than all my sins. Of course, I know this truth, but at times I find it hard to walk it out on a daily basis.

Beauties, when we’re feeling bound by the lies of the enemy, we must find truth in God’s Word to set us free. In my case, I meditate on God’s truth which says, “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” Psalm 32:1 (NIV) Hallelujah!

You are loved. You are known. You are Beautiful.

Love Is Above All Things - Josh Blakesley

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”

— Romans 5:8 New Living Translation

Princess

Good Morning Beauties!

We are daughters of the Most High King! That makes you a princess. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this truth? Do you believe it? What does it mean to you to be a Daughter of the King?Selah.

I‘ve found most women spend so much of their time trying to please others and live up to their expectations. Is this true for you? It may have started in childhood and increased as you grew into an adult. Living up to others’ expectations allows the enemy to shout, “You’re not enough!” What is it for you? Not good enough? Not pretty enough? Not thin enough? Not successful enough? Not serving the Lord enough? Not praying enough? Not reading the Bible enough? The list goes on and on, doesn’t it?

It’s time to silence the shouts of the enemy once and for all. First you must identify the lies. Write down how you are trying to fulfill the expectations of others. Perhaps your parents, spouse, children, or employer.

In Galatians, Paul proclaims to the people, “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) Paul understood he only has to please the Lord and nobody else to be a servant of Christ.
In fact, he can’t please both. His full attention and service is to Jesus, and by pleasing Him, Paul could fulfill is life’s purpose.

What does Paul’s example mean to you? Are you willing to let go of pleasing others and trying to meet their expectations so you too may serve Jesus with your entire heart? Selah.

Daughter of the King - Jamie Grace - featuring Morgan Harper Nichols

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: forget your people and your father’s house. The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord.”

— Psalm 45:10-11 New International Version

Truth of Your Beauty
Photo by Kajetan Sumila on Unsplash

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

We begin our journey with the theme, “You Are Beautiful.” Before we dive deeper into the word and what it means to you, it’s imperative we begin with a foundation. That foundation is truth.

“The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TLB)

The Bible is true, and we can have confidence in believing every word. I will be using scripture in my blog, and I pray you will use your Bible throughout your journey to hear truth from God. Remember John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” The Word of God IS Jesus, and He IS truth.

So, what do think? Do you believe the Bible is true? Is there any doubt in your mind? If so, pray for God to reveal why you’re struggling to believe. Selah. (Stop and ponder these things.)

Moving forward in confidence, let’s look at another foundational truth to our journey. John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Do you believe this truth? Do you believe the enemy has played an active role in your life to fill you mind with lies? Those lies have stolen from you and tried to destroy you - but Jesus! Let’s continue reading the scripture. Jesus came that you would have abundant life! The life that He died to give you; a life of joy, peace, and love.

Let’s pause here and offer thanks to God for providing us His truth (the Bible) and for the beautiful life He’s promised us. You may want to verbalize your prayer or write it down in your journal. Selah.

Now we can move on to today’s truth, “You are beautiful.” First, what does this word mean to you? Write in your journal your own definition of beauty. Everyone’s definition may be a little different, so that’s why it’s important for you to define it for yourself.

Once defined, what’s your belief about your relationship with beauty? Be brutally honest. Ask God to show you deep places that reveal any lies the enemy has you believing. Selah.

What is God sharing with you about your true beauty? Has He brought you to a particular scripture? Song? Has He compared you to His beautiful creation in nature? Take time to listen as He leads you to His truth. Selah.

You’re Beautiful - MercyMe

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“How beautiful you are, my darling! ”

— Song of Solomon 1:15 - New International Version

The Beauty of Transformation
Photo by Benjamin Voros on Unsplash

Good Morning Beauties!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

It’s a crisp Autumn morning in Minnesota. The Northern breeze causes the trees to dance and showers of gold cover the dark street below. The change from lush green to a tapestry of brilliant color magnifies the glory of our God. This change in creation is most welcomed and begins a season of thankfulness.

I pray our hearts are wide open and anticipating the transformation awaiting us on this Thanksgiving 40 Day Journey. As we increase in the knowledge of our true identity in Christ, we will move forward in gratitude to our beloved King.

There’s a reason you’re here. God has something magnificent planned for you. Let me begin by saying I admire your courage, strength and dedication to grow deeper in your relationship with God. We have a promise about our desire to seek God in Matthew 7:8, “ For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

I believe this 40 Day Journey experience is a “narrow gate” which leads to the Truth of God few people find as written in Matthew 7:13-14. “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

How can we possibly navigate through this world without knowing who we really are? Without knowing the truth, the enemy fills our heads with lies. Our belief in them leads to our destruction. God desperately wants you to know the truth about who you are and who He created you to be, which will lead to a life of love, joy, and peace. A life of fulfillment. A life He died to give you.

As you can see, this journey is significant, and with anything of great importance, we must approach it with great intentionality. We must prepare for our journey. We will take time today to pray, search our hearts, and look at our expectations, obstacles, and motivations.

Let’s start by defining our expectations. What do you want to accomplish? What do you want God to do? What are you willing to do, to give, and to surrender in order for you to consider it a successful experience? Selah. (Stop and ponder)

Take time this morning to pray and ask God about these things. Find a place in your journal to write down your answers. You will want to refer back to them during your journey.

Next, we need to plan for obstacles along the way. Spend time in prayer asking God to reveal anything that may stand in your way of a smooth journey. I know from personal experience, as well as hearing from several women who’ve taken this journey, having a busy schedule is a big obstacle. You will need to make time for your journey experience. You’ll then need to create an action plan to overcome each of the road blocks you’ve identified.

Lastly, we’ll look at motivation. Why do you want to take this 40 Day Journey? What’s calling you to a deeper relationship with God? Has something changed? Do you find yourself in a valley and want to be brought out, or are you in a mountain top place in your life where you want to grow even closer to God? Is it somewhere in between?

I love the verse in Psalm 42:1 , “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” King David, often quoted as “the man after God’s own heart”, wanted to be in the presence of God and in deep relationship with Him more than anything else. Is that where you are? Longing for God? Longing for Truth?

Please write down your answers in your journal. Trust me, you will want to review your motivations, your “why” on those mornings when it’s hard to get out of bed and get to your journal. Let them remind you of all the reasons you’re taking the journey.

All of our journeys will be different, but we can all agree that today, as we begin, there is an uncertainty about where our journeys will take us. That’s okay. Do not fear. Though the experience is unknown, we do know the one who is leading us, and He will be with us to love and care for us the entire way.

The universal goal is change. We are asking God to reveal the lies we’ve been believing and replace them with His Truth. The battle is waged in our minds. Transformation occurs when we trust God and allow Him to change our thoughts. Are you ready for this kind of change? Selah.

Here’s a beautiful song that allows us to humbly bring our grateful hearts to our glorious Jesus as we begin our journey with Him.
“Gratitude” - Brandon Lake

Please know I’m praying for you, and I believe in you!

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

— Romans 12:2 New International Version

Free To Be Me

Good Morning Beauties!

Today is a day to reflect on your 40 Day Journey experience. Like I said at the beginning of the book, everyone will experience a different journey. What was your's like? What lies did God silence? What are the Truths you now believe deep down in your heart? Write them down as a reminder of the work you completed on your journey? Selah.

I pray you have a greater knowledge and belief in who you are in Christ, and that you will experience greater freedom in your daily journey; freedom to be your True self and to fulfill your God given purpose.

If you have had a positive experience, I pray you will consider sharing your story with other women in your life. Jesus asks us to share what we've seen and heard as a witness of His ministry. I pray that you will also consider sharing about your journey on my website to encourage others to take their own 40 Day Journey with God, so they can also be set free from lies and deception into the glorious light of Love and Truth.

It has been a privilege and honor to have been a part of your journey of healing and restoration. I continue to pray for you and the blessed future God has in store. All joy and peace to you as we move forward in praise and adoration of our King for all that He's done and all that He's going to do.

Kiss of Heaven - Darlene Zschech

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You are the giver of life. Your light lets us enjoy life.”

— Psalm 36:9 New Century Version

Reflection of His Beauty

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 and review 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.

“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness’” Genesis 1:26 (NIV)

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

“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 New International Version

God’s Family Tree

Good Morning Beauties!

You are doing magnificent on this last bit of your journey! I pray you are soaking in the Truth about the perfect love of your Abba Father. Are you lingering in His sweet presence? Do you feel His strong arms wrapped around you?

There’s much promotion these days on finding our family heritage. Everyday we see commercials about testing our DNA to discover who is in our bloodline, am I right? I know this search is very important to some people, in fact I have a few in my own extended family.

I find it all a bit amusing. We are on this Earth but a blink of an eye, so why do we focus so much of our time and energy on things that make no difference in light of eternity? I am much more interested in my true bloodline, that of Jesus Christ. He is my true family and I want to know more about all the people in His family tree. I have much to discover about these people, and they have much to teach me.

What is your perspective today? Do you focus your thoughts on Earthly matters or Heavenly ones? Does the enemy easily distract you from Godly truth? Do you know you are placed in God’s family and nothing can change that? No lie from the enemy will change the fact that you are a child of God! Selah.

Please listen to this song which is full of truths from scripture. It will be helpful to write them down in your journal and find them in your Bible. The next step is to memorize the scriptures, and have them ready to defeat the enemy when he fills your head with lies. This strategy is how Jesus defeated him in the desert, with the Word of God.

Who You Say I Am - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith...”

— Galatians 3:26 New International Version

Treasured Possession

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

Perfect 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!

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. 

You Are Beloved - Jordan Feliz

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 Versoin

Abba’s Child

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

We have examined the seven attributes of who we are in Christ:  Beautiful, Lovely, Joyful, Royalty, Righteous, Redeemed, and Purity.  Today we reach the crest in our journey...we are Children of God.  No better title, not better position than to be The Father's Child.

Today, being Father’s Day, it’s easy to have our focus on our Dads. For some, this day is a day for great celebration, and for others, it’s a difficult day. I pray we turn our eyes to Father God today and allow our hearts to honor him.

Let’s take a look at our awesome God in regards to our place as His Child. First, we must understand that our Abba Father (Daddy) is not our Earthly father.  It is natural for our view of God to take on the attributes of the father we grew up with, but it's not the case.  If you look at each individual's father, you'll find they run the full spectrum from being absent or abusive to being the loving and kind father a girl admires.  As good as an Earthly father is, he is still flawed, he's human.  Abba Father is Perfect.  He is loving, protective, supportive, and so much more.  You will never be disappointed as you learn to Trust Him.

What lies of the enemy are holding you back from fully believing and receiving the goodness and love of The Father?  Are you willing to allow Jesus to silence those lies, that perhaps the enemy used through your Dad? Listen to your loving and adoring Abba Father today. What does He want to reveal to you?  Selah.

Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Even in his own land and among his own people, the Jews, he was not accepted. Only a few would welcome and receive him. But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them.”

— John 1:11-12 The Living Bible

Inner Beauty Strength

Good Morning Beauties!

Do you sense the change in tide? Do you hear it? Do you see it? Do you feel it? It seems like it happened overnight, but in reality it’s been changing for decades, centuries. The change is happening in the hearts and souls of His children. We are being forced to make a decision - do we believe Him and believe in Him. What do you say? What is your decision? Selah.

“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!” Matthew 10:8 (NLT)

God restores His broken vessels and sends us out into a lost and hurting world. People are desperate for hope, and we know the true Hope of the World - Jesus. Are you up for the challenge? What’s holding you back? If you had to write one thing that’s in your way, what would it be? What lies swirl around your head that stop you from rising up and believing all God has created you to be? Selah.

Your beauty is Brave. Your beauty is Strong. Your beauty is Resilient. You do not have to worry, tremble, give way to the fears of the world. You can stand your ground with the Lord by your side and find peace and rest and confidence to fulfill your purpose - bringing the Good News to the Nations.

Here’s a battle cry to help renew our strength today!

Warrior - Hannah Kerr

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

— Isaiah 41:10 New International Version