A Beautiful Life Fully Lived

Good Morning Beauties!

I have a friend who’s fighting cancer, and yesterday I went to check in to see how she’s doing on Facebook. I saw this beautiful picture (above) with a caption that read, “Voni, you left a hole in the clouds when you went to Heaven yesterday.” Shock was followed by extreme sadness as I tried to process the fact she was gone.

The loss of such an incredibly special woman led me to celebrate her beautiful life all day yesterday. I shared with my husband every memory that came to mind. I literally laughed through tears until I was exhausted. Voni loved the Lord with every fiber of her being and shared His love and light every moment of every day. She lived a fully surrendered life, and it showed in the most glorious ways.

Who are the “Vonis” in your life? Those special women who are living or have lived a life reflecting the beauty of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Take time today to remember them and give thanks to God for having them part of your journey. What made their lives beautiful? What have you learned from them? Selah.

Voni’s business was called Praus Gifts and the mission of the company was to put beauty and truth into the world to help people. She was an amazing artist and combined her art with God’s Word to create beautiful gifts. Please visit her website and stay awhile. Read about her and her walk with Jesus. View some of her blog posts. I know you will be richly blessed and encouraged by this beautiful soul.

Voni’s very last post was her in the hospital, asking for prayer as she fought ovarian cancer. Here’s the song which accompanied that post, again….this is so Voni, living a beautiful life of gratitude.

God I’m Just Grateful For You - Elevation Worship, Chandler Moore

This song is one of Voni’s last posts on Facebook. It’s so fitting to how she lived her life. Here’s what she said on her post, “This is why it's so important to worship with your Black friends ..... they are the praise people!”
I want to leave us on a joyful note…to celebrate Voni, a beautiful life fully lived.

Oh Happy Day - Edwin Hawkins, Anthony Brown, FBCG Combined Choir

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

— 2 Timothy 4:7-8 New International Version

Pure Love

Good Morning Beauties!

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” Isaiah 66:13 NIV

The first time a mother holds her child, an instant unbreakable bond is created. She feels an overwhelming pure love for her newborn and is willing to do anything to protect her child, even give her own life. She also thinks, “there is nothing in this world I love more than my precious baby.”

This beautiful gift from God gives us a glimpse of His own love for us. Describe your love for your child / children. How does it compare to how you perceive God’s love for you? Selah.

As a mother’s love allows her to forgive her child over and over again, our beautiful Jesus holds no sin against us either. He forgives our transgressions as far as the East is from the West. (Psalm 103:12) He loves us above ALL our sin.

Nothing we could ever do will separate us from His love. (Romans 8:38-39) Do you believe it? Is there something you believe has gone unforgiven? The unpardonable sin? Bring it to Jesus today. Repent and let Him take away all the guilt and shame that’s kept you bound. Selah.

“Can a woman forget her nursing child? And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.” Isaiah 49:15

Even in our deficiency, God’s love remains perfect! His remembrance is not passive, it is active love that leads to redemption and restoration. Do you know this love? Do you remember when He first called you by name and overwhelmed you with His love? Write about that experience. Allow yourself to have those feelings again. Selah.

Enjoy this reading about God’s love for you. It will help you remember your Abba’s unfailing love.
A Letter From God - Byfield Parish Church

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 Amplified Bible

Beauty of God’s Daughter

Good Morning Beauties!

Welcome back to Day 2! I pray you had a wonderful Mother’s Day and took time to receive the blessings poured out by family and friends…and most importantly, your Heavenly Father.

Today we’re going to look at our position within our Heavenly Family: Daughter of The King.

“And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: ‘I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you. And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.’”
2 Corinthians 6:16-18 (NLT)

God has promised to be our Father and calls us Daughter. Let that sink in. Is there a greater honor or happiness than this? Describe how it feels to have this title. Selah.

In this scripture, God is calling us to worship Him, and no other thing, which He calls an idol. He has set us apart, and desires our loyalty to Him instead of things in the world. What are the things you prioritize over your Godly Father? Write down any possessions, positions, or people you hold more dear than God. Selah.

In the scripture below, God calls us away from our “Father’s house” and asks us to give Him honor as our Lord. Thinking back to our family of origin may be filled with fond memories, or perhaps filled with pain, or somewhere in between. I recognize the fact that our relationships with our Earthly fathers are very different. Some may have put their father on a pedestal, which is an idol in God’s eyes. Others may be holding on to bitterness and unforgiveness by the memories of an unhealthy father, which is still prioritizing your father over God. What does God want you to know about your Earthly father? Will you open your heart and allow Him to show you truth? Selah.

Let’s take a few minutes to let the truth of this song wash over us. It helps bring clarity to what being a Daughter of The King really means.

Daughter of The King - Jennifer Almeda

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house. Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.”

— Psalm45:10-11 New International Version

Good Morning Beauties!

“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: ’There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!’” Proverbs 31:28-29 (NLT)

Let me be one of the first to say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Whether you are a biological mom, have adopted your children, or are a spiritual mom, I pray you are celebrated and cherished today.

Motherhood gives us purpose in a profound way. Being a mom has to be one of the most selfless roles we will ever fill. The constant giving and doing for others - these beautiful beings Jesus created - fulfills our innate need to nurture and love.

During our journey we will be moving beyond what we “do” and celebrating who we “are.” God made each one of us uniquely in His image, and it’s time we slow down and get to know her again. Look at yourself in a mirror. Who do you see? How would you describe her? Write down your thoughts.

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” ~ Coco Chanel

I must admit, I don’t know if Coco knew Jesus or had anything spiritual in mind when she made this bold statement, but I see a lot of truth in it. When we fully know the woman Jesus created us to be and walk it out into our God-given purpose - what could be more beautiful?

Take a moment to stop and ponder (Selah) Coco’s quote. Does it match your definition of beauty? Open your Bible and journey with Jesus through His Word about your beauty. What does He say? Selah. (I love to use the concordance in the back of my Bible to see all the places where “beauty” appears in scripture. You may find it helpful too.)

Usually, I leave you with a special song, but today I’m sharing a beautiful Mother’s Day message from Pastor Darlene Zschech, Hope Unlimited Church Australia. Holy Road of Weary Feet.

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”

— Psalm 139:14 New Living Translation

Take Me Deeper
Photo by Sam Jotham Sutharson

Good Morning Beauties!

Welcome to the 2026 Mother’s Day 40 Day Journey! I’m thrilled you’ve decide to join me as we journey with Jesus. Together, we will walk with our Lord as He helps us purge the lies of the enemy and replace them with God’s truth. We will open our hearts to His revelation of our true identity. Before you were a wife, before you were a mother, you were YOU. Now’s the time to return to her and prioritize your beautiful relationship with your creator.

Here are the three pillars of our journey. May you find abundant blessing and growth in each step.

1. Identity Restored
“I have called you by name; you are mine.” — Isaiah 43:1

2. Renewal of Mind & Self
“Be renewed in the spirit of your minds… and put on the new self.” — Ephesians 4:23–24

3. Abiding Before Doing
“Abide in me, and I in you.” — John 15:4

These together create a beautiful and quiet progression:
You are known → You are being renewed → You are invited to remain

Like on any extended trip, we must be properly prepared. We must pack our essentials to have a great journey. There are three '“tools” I believe are necessary to ensure a successful experience. They are expectations, overcoming obstacles, and motivation. Grab your journals and find space to answer the questions as we review each tool.

Expectations - what are you believing will happen through your journey experience? What are you willing to do to make sure you meet those expectations? Are you willing to go deeper, even when you feel fear? What are you wanting God to do? What’s your part and His part? Selah.

Overcoming Obstacles - the enemy will put obstacles in your way to prevent you from having a successful journey. Write down what you see as a possible roadblock and create an action plan to overcome it. You may come up with several obstacles, so be sure to write a plan of action for each one. Selah.

Motivation - why are you taking this journey? Why now? When you’re tempted to quit, you’ll need a reminder of why you’re going on this journey. On those days when you’re running late or you’re being pulled in a million different directions you’ll need to remember why you’re prioritizing Jesus in this season of your life. Remember all you hope to gain and how your life will be changed forever. Selah.

I love the scripture below, it’s our anchor verse for this journey. To me, it’s a picture of God’s devotion to us. It speaks of His great love and to the intimacy we have with Jesus. This verse also speaks directly to identity. Before you were anyone’s wife or mother, you were His. He formed you, redeemed you, and calls you by name.

Reflect on the scripture and song below as you prepare for an amazing journey. As a bonus, I’ve also included more worship songs to fill your morning with the sweet sound of love and worship to our beautiful Savior, Jesus.

Oceans - Hillsong United

40 Morning Worship Songs

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, ‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.’”

— Isaiah 43:1 New Living Translation