What Do You See?

Good Morning Beauties!

Today we are half way through our journeys, so it’s a good time to assess our progress. First though, let’s celebrate that we’ve made it this far and our love, dedication, and devotion to Jesus are growing. Congratulations!! Please give yourself credit for this accomplishment. It’s a big deal.

The Bible uses metaphors of running to convey spiritual and moral lessons. In the Bible, the race of life is a long-distance run, and the goal is to finish well. In a race, the runner is infused with confidence as she knows she’s conquoered more of the race than what is left. This boost of confidence brings even more motivation to finish strong. How is your motivation right now? As the Lord is revealing more truth, do you have a greater motivation to finish your journey strong? Selah.

By now, you’re most likely well aware of the enemy’s schemes and how he wants to destroy any progress you’ve made. How are your action plans working to combat the enemy and keep you on track? Do they need to be tweaked or do they need a complete overhaul? Selah.

Lastly, is the journey experience what you expected? If it has surpassed your desires, thank the Lord. If it has underwhelmed you, pray and ask Jesus why that is. We know that He desires more and more intimacy with us, we know that He brings revelation and truth, we know He wants you to know your true identity so you can live the abundant life. Is there something different you can be doing? If you need Him to do more, have you asked Him? Have you prayed to Jesus for more revelation on a deeper level? Now is your time. Selah.

I invite you to look into a mirror and answer the simple question, “what do you see.” You may want to listen to our theme song as you look. Selah.
You Are Beautiful - Kendra Brown

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

— Hebrews 12:1-2(a) New International Version

Beautiful Family of God

Good Morning Beauties!

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (NLT)
Can you think of anything better than having Jesus call you His own? Take a second and hear the voice of Jesus call your name. What happens in your mind and in your heart? How do you feel knowing you truly belong to Jesus and His family? Selah

Humanity was always created to be in intimate proximity to God. It's in that relationship that we know how to love one another (1 John 4:19). As the world will know that we are His disciples by our love for one another (John 13:35). This attitude of love is the essence of true belonging.

I realize this time of year can be very difficult for some of you. Loneliness and depression may over take joy and peace; I understand. Beauties, please know you have a Royal Family in which you belong. You have been called to be an important part of this perfectly designed group of people…God’s Children.

I pray all of us will come to know how much Jesus loves us and that He’s placed us in His Family. We belong. You belong. Thank you Jesus!!
I Belong To You - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.”

— Ephesians 2:19 The Living Bible

Heaven’s Glow

Good Morning Beauties!

“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.  People don’t light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. in the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

Heaven’s glow is Jesus’ light shining through us so the world may see His glory. People are drawn to us because they see His love, light, and hope. People are drawn to Jesus living inside of us.

Are you familiar with the expression, “I can see the light at the end of the tunnel”? This saying refers to a person finding hope in that light when they are surrounded by darkness. The smallest glimmer of light brings massive hope to a desperate person. Have you been this person? How has His light given you hope? What are some examples of these times? Selah.

I love advent - the anticipation of Jesus’ arrival. This first week of advent, we light a purple candle of hope. It is no coincidence that we are reflecting today on the truth that the light of the world dwells inside of us. With this truth comes responsibility to illuminate this dark world with the light of Jesus and bring hope to the hopeless. Are you up for this challenge? Are you through your tunnel and radiating His hope to others? What lies are the enemy using to dim your bright light? Pray these strongholds are revealed and replaced with the love and truth of Jesus. Selah.

Here’s a great anthem to glorify God and declare your purpose. Shine on Beauties!
We Are - Kari Jobe

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

— John 1:4-5 New International Version

Victor’s Crown of Christ

Good Morning Beauties!

“The victor’s crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:8-10

Paul understood his identity in Christ. He knew he would suffer with Christ and also receive his reward - the Victor’s Crown. Paul also knew he shared the victory with those who also follow Christ.

In my reading about our victory in Christ, I came across this statement which I thought was very good. “You have been given royal authority. As a member of God’s royal family, you have been given all of the rights and responsibilities that come with such a position. And since Jesus defeated the enemy at the cross, you also share in His victory. Jesus, the victorious King of kings, gave us authority as His followers.”

Are you living a victorious life? What does that even look like for you? Are you willing to suffer with Christ to gain the prize of the Victor’s Crown? Selah.

Victor’s Crown - Darlene Zschech

Love and Blessing,
Kendra

“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

— Revelation 2:10 (b) New International Version

Beauty of Royal Status

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

WOW! What a day it’s been. The Lord has had a grip on me for hours, watching sermons, worshipping Him, interceding in prayer. It’s been wonderful! (Thanks for waiting for me - all you who read the blog in the morning. )

Today we’re starting our next truth, You Are Royalty. What does the word, ROYALTY, mean to you? How do you define it? What does it mean to be royal? How do you grasp the truth that you’re part of God’s Royal Family? Selah.

You have been born again into a royal family. In life, royalty is usually the result of a family relationship… either by blood relationship or by marriage. The same is true in the family of God. The Bible describes our salvation by declaring that we are “born again.” We are literally born of the Spirit at the moment we are saved. But the Bible also refers to us as the bride of Christ. It is through these relationships (a family bloodline as well as marriage) that we are royalty.

Do you find this hard to believe!? Is your Earthly bloodline standing in the way of who you are in Christ? Have you truly accepted the new life Christ died to give you? Selah.

Let’s make us this our statement of TRUTH today as we worship our Abba Father as His Royal Daughters.
Sons and Daughters - North Point Worship

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

Reflection of His Beauty

Good Morning Beauties!

“God made the heavens— Royal splendor radiates from him. A powerful beauty sets him apart.”
Psalm 96:6 (MSG)

As you reflect again today on your own beauty, pay special attention to how it intertwines with the beauty of Jesus. How has your opinion of your beauty changed from Day 1? How has your knowledge of Jesus’ beauty grown? Do you think differently about Him in regards to His divine beauty? What are the similarities in Jesus’ beauty and your own? Make a list and write thoughts and feelings that come to you. Selah.

I realize today is a big shopping day here in America, and yet you chose to prioritize your time with Jesus. You won’t regret it. You’re dedication and devotion to Jesus and knowing truth is inspiring and life changing. Bravo!!

We never tire of worshipping Jesus, so here’s a beautiful song to express our love and gratitude to a great God who is worthy of all our praise.
A Thousand Hallelujahs - Brooke Ligertwood

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His furious beauty puts the other gods to shame; Pagan gods are mere tatters and rags. ”

— Psalm 96:4-5 The Message Bible

Joyful Praise

Good Morning Beauties!

“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:10-11 (NIV)

Jesus loves us so much, He gives us the recipe for our Joy - to keep His commands. His instruction did not say to follow the law and earn your joy, but to follow Him (His commands.) When we know Jesus, that’s all we want to do! No longer bound by trying to follow the law perfectly, we are free to love and to follow Jesus. We trust Him and know He wants only the best for us, so of course we will follow wherever He leads.

Joy, beautiful joy, overflows from our souls when we experience our freedom in Christ. Is there anything causing your joy to trickle instead of pouring out of you? Are you feeling weighed down by any particular burden? Is the stress and anxiety of the season too much for you? He cares so much about you and wants to heal any brokenness, bring peace to anxiety, remove your burdens. Will you come before the Lord today and lay down everything that’s preventing His abundant joy from flourishing in your life? Selah.

If you’ve been on a previous journey, this song may be familiar to you. It’s been included on Day 14 several times because the joy of the lyric, music, and especially the countenance of the worshippers as they sing and dance in the streets is a perfect picture of rejoicing in the Lord. Enjoy your time of praising Jesus today.
Every Praise - Hezekiah Walker

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.”

— Psalm 31:7 New Living Translation

A Recipe For Peace

Good Morning Beauties!

Happy Thanksgiving to our American Beauties on this journey. It’s a beautiful day to celebrate our gratitude to Jesus for all He’s done, mostly though, for who He is.

The Bible describes grace (God’s unearned favor) perfectly in Ephesians 2:1-10. This amazing grace we’ve been given surely puts all our striving away and allows us to live a life of peace. No more trying to be perfect, to please others, to be good enough to earn our salvation - we can accept God’s grace by our faith in Jesus and be at peace with Him and ourselves. Hallelujah!!

“It wasn’t so long ago that you were mired in that old stagnant life of sin. You let the world, which doesn’t know the first thing about living, tell you how to live. You filled your lungs with polluted unbelief, and then exhaled disobedience. We all did it, all of us doing what we felt like doing, when we felt like doing it, all of us in the same boat. It’s a wonder God didn’t lose his temper and do away with the whole lot of us. Instead, immense in mercy and with an incredible love, he embraced us. He took our sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. He did all this on his own, with no help from us! Then he picked us up and set us down in highest heaven in company with Jesus, our Messiah.

Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish! We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.” Ephesians 2:1-10 The Message Bible

I pray you have a special day with your family and friends, and that you’ll start your day with praising our most worthy King Jesus, for who He is and for the amazing grace that brings you peace.

Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) - Hillsong

Gratitude - Genavieve Linkowski (cover)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.”

— 1 Ephesians 1:6-7 New Living Translation

Gift of Freedom

Good Morning Beauties!

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.  The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.  He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.”
Romans 8:1-4 (NLT)

Ahhh, freedom! We are free from the wages of sin, of guilt, of shame. Jesus has paid for our sins- every single one. There’s nothing left to pay. Beauties, let go of the lie that says you still must pay the wages for your sins. If that were true, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was for nothing.

Let go of the lie and start believing the truth - you have been set FREE from the law, from having to earn your salvation. Your good works will never be enough, only Jesus, perfect Jesus, could conquer death and give you the gift of free and eternal life. Are you walking in the freedom Jesus gave you? Have you received this gift from Heaven? What makes it hard to believe? Selah.

Please pray during this beautiful worship song for God to reveal any hidden lies that are preventing you from living the abundant life He died to give you.
Finally Free - Anna Golden

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.”

— Romans 6:14 New Living Translation

The Beauty of a Joyful Heart

Good Morning Beauties!

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” Luke 2:10 (NIV)

It’s a great time of year to know and believe our third truth, you are JOYFUL! Jesus is The Good News and the reason for our joy. His birth brought hope into the world, relief for suffering, and the promise of eternal life with God.

The joy that Christ gives cannot be taken away. Kings cannot remove it. Presidents cannot destroy it. Governments cannot annihilate it. It’s joy that is rooted in truth that there is one King who truly reigns. One King who has the world in His hands and one King whose agenda is not power for the sake of dominating, but power because He defends those He loves. 

Are you experiencing this gift of joy? Is it an overflow from your heart, or more like a trickle? Are you aware of any deception from the enemy as he tries to steal your joy? Jesus wants to reveal truth and bring restoration. Will you let him shine a light on anything causing diminished joy in your heart? Selah.

As we grow closer to the day of Christ’s birth, let the joy of His arrival consume your mind and heart. Joyfully sing Him praises today and celebrate a little early.
Joy to the World (Joyful Joyful) Phil Wickham

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”

— Psalm 95:1-2 New International Version

Beautiful. Joyful. Praise

Good Morning Beauties!

The Lord woke me up today with a song in my heart and dance in my step. Unlike most mornings when the first thing I grab is my coffee to get that first jolt of the day so I can wake up. Today is different. There’s a sense of newness in my spirit. Perhaps it’s from a couple of wonderful sermons I heard yesterday, or the reconnecting with my brothers and sisters in our Bible study last night, or possibly it’s that we’re starting a brand new week with one of my very favorite American holidays - Thanksgiving. Whatever the reason, I’m grateful to Jesus for energizing my soul this morning.

How are you feeling today? Are you singing and dancing or feeling the weight of the world, or somewhere in between? Stop, breathe, and take account of what’s happening in your mind and body. Selah

On Day 10, I recommend you reflect on how your journey experience is going. Is this journey what you thought it was going to be? Are your expectations being met? Is God showing up the way you thought He would? Are you putting in the work even when it’s hard? What about the obstacles? Are your action plans working? Are you keeping the enemy at bay? Lastly, are you still motivated to continue the journey for the initial reasons you heard Jesus give you? Have you discovered new reasons to take the journey? Please take time to read what you wrote in your journal on the Day of Preparation and reflect on your journey. Selah.

One thing we’re focusing on in this particular journey is making an intentional decision to prioritize Jesus this Christmas season instead of getting caught up in the busyness of a commercialized holiday. How is it going? Are you feeling the stress of shopping to find the perfect gifts, finding room in your schedule for all the holiday parties, deciding what to wear to all the events, traveling to see family, getting the house ready to host family and friends? OR are you dedicating your time to Jesus by spending quality time with Him each day, building your relationship with Him, allowing Him to reveal your true identity? Selah.

Going into Thanksgiving week, whether it’s a national holiday where you live or not, let’s tune our hearts to gratitude this week. Jesus has given us so much - our very lives! Let’s thank Him as we worship…
Beauty For Ashes - Victory Worship

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ ...and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”

— Isaiah 60:3 New International Version

Love of The Lion, Love of The Lamb

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

Welcome back! Today, let’s return to our second attribute, LOVELY. The root word is LOVE, and as the Word says , “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)

In the Bible, the lion and the lamb symbolize different aspects of Jesus Christ's nature. The lion represents Jesus' power, authority, and victory over evil. In Revelation 5:5, Jesus is called the "Lion of the tribe of Judah". The Lamb represents Jesus' gentleness, sacrifice, and vulnerability. In Revelation 5:6, Jesus is depicted as a "Lamb standing, as though it had been slain". This symbolizes His victory at the cross. Do you see God’s love in all of these aspects? How do they relate to you? Both majesty and humility? Selah.

God loves you so much, he gives you His strength and power so you won’t have to rely on your own. In Ephesians, Paul prays that we may know, “his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”
Ephesians 1:19-21 (NIV) This same power is yours because Christ lives in you. Can you grasp that truth? Write about what it means to you. Selah.

God also loves you so much He sent Jesus to Earth, who willingly became the sacrificial lamb, to die on the cross to save you from sin and give you eternal life with God. “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 (NIV) To me, this is the ultimate example of true humility. Jesus is always thinking about us, even when tortured, you were on His mind, not His own pain and suffering. Write your thoughts of Jesus’ humility and meekness, (Strength under control.) Selah.

So Beauties, you have these same attributes which all lead to the LOVE living inside you. It’s time for you to believe, You Are Lovely.

Let’s receive God’s great love for us, and return our love and devotion with an expression of worship to our King of Glory.
We Worship You Today - Darwin Hobbs

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].”

— 1 Corinthians 16:14 Amplified Bible

Reliance on Jesus

Good Morning Beauties!

On the surface, it seems that Majesty and Humility are opposites, but in reality, they are quite similar. Both are fueled by God’s power living in us. The power to move mountains and the power to remain silent while being misunderstood, unheard, or unknown.

I love what the Message Bible says in Colossians 3:12, “So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.”

The very best example of Humility fueled by Love comes from Jesus. He was humiliated, flogged, and hung on a cross, all the while remaining silent. It was an injustice of epic proportion, and yet He did not call down Angels to save Him. Jesus endured this torture for us - His Love for us. The first words He did say were, “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34. The true definition of Humility came from Jesus.

How well do you wear humility? Do you put others before yourself in the name of Love? Do you readily go to God for His wisdom instead of relying on yourself? Christ lives in us, so we are humble by that very fact. The question is, do our behaviors line up with this Truth?

He gives us the power and ability to act in humble ways, motivated by love. Take time to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Truth about your motivations. Selah.

While worshipping to this song, pray the Spirit will bing to mind that which you need to release as you prepare your heart for the Christ Child’s arrival this Christmas.
Love God Love People - Danny Gokey

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’”

— 1 Peter 5:5 New Living Translation

The Beauty of Strength and Power

Good Morning Beauties!

You are covered in the blessing of the majesty of Jesus. I can’t think of anything else that deserves this word, MAJESTY, other than our perfect Lord and Savior. He spreads out His loving arms and wraps you up in His glory. He shares His majesty with you. Selah.

Let’s continue looking at this “God Word”. In the Bible, the word "majestic" means mightier than everything else. It is used to describe God's greatness, power, and strength, and is an invitation to worship Him. Here are a few more scriptures to help us grasp the truth of who Jesus is and the gift of security He gives us through His strength and power.

“For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods, in whose hand are the depths of the earth; the peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for He made it [by His command]; and His hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker [in reverent praise and prayer].” Psalm 95:3-6 (AMP)

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, His holy mountain.” Psalm 48:1 (AMP)

“Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:6 (AMP)

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 (AMP)

“He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God, and they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.” Micah 5:4 (NIV)

“Ascribe strength to God; His majesty is over Israel, and His strength is in the skies.” Psalm 68:34 (AMP)

What are you trying to do in your own strength? How does going it alone, without Jesus, add stress and anxiety? Read through the verses above again and know all of the strength and power of Jesus is yours. You need only ask in prayer. What’s holding you back from releasing your need for control and accepting the strength and power you need from Jesus? Selah.

Spend time with an extended version of this glorious worship song - worship Jesus with everything you have because He’s worthy of it all.
Majesty - Jesus Image

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

Devoted Hearts

Good Morning Beauties!

Welcome to our second stanza of the song, You Are Beautiful, and the second spiritual truth, you are LOVELY. Let’s take a closer look at this word.

“Delightful for beauty, harmony, grace.” This definition comes from the Merriam Webster dictionary. In the Bible, the word LOVELY is used to describe things that are pleasing, attractive, or give pleasure. It can also mean something that is worthy of God or acceptable to Him.

God sees your loveliness, your beauty and grace. You delight Him and give Him great pleasure. Do you believe it? Can you accept this truth? Pray God would reveal anything that’s keeping you from receiving the truth of your loveliness. Selah.

Jesus is extending His hand and asking you to come and meet with Him.  To be wholly devoted to Him and leave the distractions and business of the world behind. He desires an intimate relationship with you.

Cardinals are often associated with deep devotion to their mates, symbolizing a strong, monogamous relationship due to their tendency to pair for life and actively defend their territory together, making their bond a representation of loyalty and commitment. Is this the kind of relationship you desire with Jesus? Selah.

Here’s a beautiful old hym that speaks of our lovely Lord Jesus and our heart’s devotion to Him.
O God of Loveliness - A Hymn

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Now, my dove, don’t be shy. Don’t hide from me in the clefts of the rock or nest like a bird in secret among the cliffs. Show me your lovely form. Let me hear your beautiful voice, for it sounds so sweet, and your face is so lovely.”

— Song of Solomon 2:14 VOICE Bible

Beautiful Daylight

Good Morning Beauties!

“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” Romans 6:4 (NLT)

A fresh dusting of snow this morning is illuminated by His brilliant sunlight. This scene brings a freshness of a new season. Autumn has gone and we welcome the beauty of Winter. This season is also the time to celebrate the birth of Christ. The most beautiful baby who gave His life to save ours. Selah.

Do you see the symbolism of the newness of your life as you take one more step down the path with Jesus? The past is behind you and a brand new future awaits. As you trust Jesus in your continued discovery of your true identity in Him, what are your thoughts? How are you feeling? It’s been just 5 days since you’ve started your journey, and I know Jesus can make an impact in that amount of time. What has He revealed about your beauty and about your relationship? Will you let the past be the past and move on to the future He has for you, wholly devoted to Christ? Selah.

Let’s worship Jesus today with a sense of newness, like the daylight breaking at dawn.

Daylight - Darlene Zschech

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For if a man belongs to Christ, he is a new person. The old life is gone. New life has begun.”

— 2 Corinthians 5:17 New Life Version

This is Who You Are

Good Morning Beauties!

“Your WHO is not your DO.” A popular quote from a well known preacher. Do you get it? It means your actions do not determine who you are in Christ. Your behavior may not always be beautiful, but you are a beautiful person, created in Christ Jesus. Make sense?

Watch this video below and notice your heart breaking for these students who don’t see their worth, value, or beauty. What would your response be if approached in the very same way today? Selah.

You Are So Beautiful - A Social Experiment (Warning - there is some language used which you may find offensive.)

It’s important to know that no matter your sinful thoughts or behavior, God still loves you. There’s nothing, including bad behavior, that can separate us from His love. He does call us to be holy as He is holy, but we can’t do it on our own; the Holy Spirit sanctifies us day by day from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

If you condemn yourself for being human and making mistakes, today’s the day to let yourself off the hook. Remember, only the enemy condemns, not Jesus. (Romans 8:1) Pray the Holy Spirit will help develop those areas where you are weak and let Him strengthen you - all the while knowing you are still BEAUTIFUL.

Nothing Can Separate - Lucy Grimble

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

— Romans 8:38-40 New International Version

The Light of Love

Good Morning Beauties!

“ Love is made perfect in us when we are not ashamed as we stand before Him on the day He judges. For we know that our life in this world is His life lived in us. There is no fear in love. Perfect love puts fear out of our hearts. People have fear when they are afraid of being punished. The man who is afraid does not have perfect love.” 1 John 4:17-18 (NLV)

Perfect love. The world had only known conditional love before Jesus left heaven and joined us here on Earth. God does not allow anything to separate us from His love - no sin, no backsliding, no failure, NOTHING!. He loves us above it all! Hallelujah!

Conditional love comes with fear, right? It says, “if you’re good enough, I will love you.” This kind of human love leads to perfectionism and has us on the treadmill of doing more, being better, and endless striving. Can you relate? What fear in your life has come with conditional love? Selah.

Let’s get off that treadmill, say good-bye to perfectionism, and hello to being perfectly loved by Jesus. We can let go of the stress and strife of measuring up to someone else’s expectations and know that we are fully loved and accepted just the way we are - blemishes and all. What fear is Jesus asking you to let go of today? Selah.

Perfectly Loved - Rachel Lampa / TobyMac

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!”

— Psalm 36:7 New International Version

That Day Will Come

Good Morning Beauties!

“‘I advise you, O daughter, not to fret about your parents in your homeland far away. Your royal husband delights in your beauty. Reverence him, for he is your lord. The people of Tyre, the richest people of our day, will shower you with gifts and entreat your favors.’ The bride, (the daughter of the King) a princess, waits within her chamber, robed in beautiful clothing woven with gold.  Lovely she is, led beside her maids of honor to the king!  What a joyful, glad procession as they enter in the palace gates!“ Psalm 45:10-15 (TLB)

The greatest gift of our Abba Father is the gift of His Son, Jesus, our Bridegroom. God wants our complete devotion and this passage clearly shows us to turn from our Earthly family, whether it’s been a good or bad experience, and to give ourselves to Him as we make Him our Lord.

Read the passage again. What is the first thing that stands out to you? Where is the Holy Spirit leading your mind? What is He saying to your heart? Selah.

As we anticipate this year’s celebration of the Christ child’s birth, we can also eagerly await Jesus’ return. The Bridegroom is coming to take away His Bride. I long for that day, how about you? Selah.

I Can’t Wait - Merchant Band

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

Beautiful Beginnings

Good Morning Beauties!

Welcome to Day 1! Thank you for putting in the work yesterday to prepare for your 40 Day Journey. You won’t regret the time it took to ensure your successful journey experience. Keep your tools handy as you’ll go back to them often as needed.

Are you like me, and really get excited to start something new? As I gathered my Bible, ginger tea, journal, and computer to start my journey this morning, the magnificent sunrise caught my attention. I tried to capture what I was seeing out of my window, but the photo pales in comparison. I just could not capture the majesty of God. Instead of spending more time snapping away with my camera, I stopped and stood in awe of our Creator and watched as the colors of the morning sky danced before my eyes.

Before I go much further, I want to provide some instruction for those who do not have the “You Are Beautiful Selah” journal, where the instructions can be found on pages 11-12. Here are the steps you’ll want to follow in your personal journal:
Pray before you start your journey each day.
Listen to the song, “You Are Beautiful” on the website.
Read that day’s verse and selah (stop, ponder these things)
Journal your answer to the question, “What do I believe about this truth?”
Spend time with God and ask him to reveal more about this truth to you.
Reflect on what God has spoken to your heart and journal your response.
Write down your prayer in response to your journey experience for that day.
Use the blog however you want. It’s not a Bible study, just an encouragement from a friend who is going on her own journey.
Please reach out if you have any questions about the journey format.

Every journey experience is different for each Beauty who enters in, and each day is different as well. Join me and simply open your mind and heart to the Lord and follow where He leads. This morning, he led me to two topics. The first being our need for repentance in order to grow in intimacy with Jesus. An honest pouring out from our souls in confession of our sin and a turning back to Him is what He requires.

Do you need restoration and refreshment? What is your plea to Jesus today? Selah.

Beauties, look at this beautiful promise of God found in Jeremiah, “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me;” Jeremiah 15:19 (NIV) Not only will we be restored, but also our relationship with Jesus. When we are reunited with Him, the Spirit will fill us with love to overflowing, at which time we are able to serve Him through the holiness of God and not in our own strength. What are your thoughts about this promise? Selah.

Take a few minutes to stop reading this blog and spend time with Jesus in worship. Perhaps this song will set the stage for you to bow and repent before the Lord.

Nothing Else / Heart of Worship - Kari Jobe

Okay, now to our second topic - your beauty. Today’s truth is “You Are Beautiful.” What is your initial reaction when you read those words? Do you readily accept this truth, or are you having a difficult time applying it to yourself? Let’s break it down…what does the word BEAUTY mean to you? Where were you first influenced by this word and by whom? How has this influence played a role in your life? Selah.

One thing to add to this truth is that we simply shine the beauty of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is HIS beauty others see and we experience. Let’s look at what Paul says to the Galatians, “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NLT)

I pray this truth sets you free today from having to TRY to make yourself beautiful. You already ARE beautiful. Jesus’ love and light shining through you makes you just as beautiful as anything in His Creation. He is enamored with you! Let that sink in.

Take some more time to worship our Beautiful Savior, Jesus with this classic song. Pray that He will give you moments throughout your day to stop and stand in awe of His beauty.

I Stand In Awe Of You - The Acts Church (Mark Altrogge)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words.”

— Song of Solomon 4:1 New Living Translation