Truth of Your Beauty
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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
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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

Refiner’s Fire

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 (NIV)

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 - Maverick City Music

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.”

— 2 Timothy 2:21 New International Version

Beautifully Imperfect

Good Morning Beauties!

Today’s lyric is a popular one. It leads us to freedom! We can give up the need to perform, to stress and strive to be better and better. The work has already been done on the Cross. Jesus’ precious blood covers us in a blanket of perfection. The Father sees no flaw, no blemish, just purity.

Where we need freedom is how we see ourselves. It’s awesome that God sees us as perfect, and until we understand we are perfect in Christ, we will see only our blemishes, our mistakes, our failures - our scars. Today is a great day to see your true self. You are not beyond repair; don’t believe the lie. You are beautiful, just the way you are - perfectly imperfect. Own it, be it, love it. Are you willing?

So, I invite you to a party. One where you gather up all your scars and imperfections and sit down at the table.

Beautifully Broken - PLUMB

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

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

— Song of Solomon 4:7 New International Version

Breakthrough

Good Morning Beauties!

It is a glorious morning. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and friendly neighbors are jogging on the sidewalk in front of my home. I stop and thank God for the blessings, because mornings like this have not always been so beautiful.

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, filing every corner, and extinguishing 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 has turned to light.

What is your story? What is your "one word”? Take time today to journal about how knowing Jesus has changed your life? Selah.

There are special songs that were perfect for a specific time in our lives. This song was that special song when Jesus was bringing me out of the darkness. I hope it blesses you too. Think back to a special song that accompanied an impactful time in your life. What is it? I encourage you to listen to your breakthrough song once again today and let your mind and heart remember the faithfulness of God.

Sing of Your Great Love - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light...”

— 1 Peter 2:9 New King James Version

Pure Beauty

Good Morning Beauties!

As we take the step into the last 10 days of our journey, I encourage you to take inventory of your thoughts, feelings, and wellness. There are just a few days left to make this experience all you had hoped for. Call out to God like never before, open your heart, and ask Him for what you need.

Today we’re going to look at one of my very favorite attributes, PURITY. The word derives from pure, which means, “Freedom from contamination; freedom from immorality. Virtuous, goodness, honor, integrity, worthiness.” In the New Testament, purity had little to do with ritual purity as in the Old Testament, but rather focused on moral purification.

When we look at scripture, we find the blessing of our purity. “God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 New Living Translation. I don’t know about you, but I consider it a magnificent blessing to be allowed to see God.

The Bible also paints the best example of purity for us in our Savior, Jesus Christ, “Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.” Hebrews 7:26 New International Version. If we are true followers of Jesus, we must follow His example in how He lived His daily life.

But how? How do we live like Jesus? We pray, and we ask the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us for help. Psalm 51:10 is a scripture we can pray, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Jesus’ work on the cross has made us perfect in the sight of God, The Father. He sees us as spotless, blameless children. That work has already been accomplished.

To walk on this Earth as Christ followers in purity is something for us to mindful of each and every day. Here’s a song that will help us focus on our desire to please God.

New Creation - Kayla Bailey

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”

— Matthew 5:8 New Living Translation

Eternal Freedom

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? How do you see your beauty now? Selah.

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, repent of your sins, 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

Dance of Celebration

Happy Lord’s Day 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 (NIV) Hallelujah!!

I pray you will 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

All For You

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

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. ”

— John 3:16 The Message

Heaven’s Perfect Lamb

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

“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 Living Translation

No Longer A Captive

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.

Let’s take a closer look at this next attribute. 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 make time today to spend 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

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

— Ephesians 1:7 The Living Translation

Listen As HE Sings

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

Display of His Splendor

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.

Gratitude - Moira Dela Torre

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