Beautiful Rejoicing

Good Morning Beauties!

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NIV

Paul is a wonderful example of experiencing joy in all things - even persecution. He wrote the book of Philippians while in prison.

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:5-7 NIV

Paul continues his instruction to ensure we know how to remain joyful during such difficult times. He teaches us to remain gentle in spirit, know Jesus is with us, give God our anxiety in prayer, remain thankful, ask God for what we need, and to allow God’s peace to guard our hearts and minds. How else can we rejoice always? Thank you Paul!

Of course, there is no better example and no wiser counsel than that of Jesus. The Sermon of the Mount expresses Jesus’ love and personal care for each of us when he says, “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12 NIV

We may not know the persecution of imprisonment and physical torture like Paul, but we all have been wounded by the actions of others. Are you able to quickly forgive the person who hurt you? Do you pray for that person and ask God to reveal Himself to them? Do you remain joyful and focused on Jesus? Selah.

Maintaining joy through hardship is an indication of a mature Christian. How are you doing with your joy? Do you still feel anxious as life’s unfair difficulties come your way? Are you recognizing the attack from the enemy and putting on the Armor of God as your defense? Ask the Lord to reveal what you need to know about any lack of joy in your spirit. Selah.

Just as Paul emplored us to rejoice always, so we too must bring this vital truth to others. Especially now when the darkness is getting darker and people are needing hope like never before, you have the answer - Jesus. They will believe what you say because of your actions, not just your words. Do they see joy? Selah.

Joy - Rend Collective

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“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(b) New International Version

Graceful Peace

Good Morning Beauties!

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NIV

Oh what a gift we’ve been given - God’s grace. He didn’t wait until we earned or deserved our salvation, He freely forgave us and blessed us with eternal life. Can you grasp the truth of this gift? Selah.

Who in your life has shown you grace? What was the situation, and how did it feel to receive their favor though you didn’t deserve it? Write down anything you can remember. Selah. Now, thank the Lord for their Godly example.

God’s beautiful peace is found in His amazing grace; both receiving it and extending it to others. There’s nothing you can do to earn His acceptance, you must only receive His gift. Once our hearts are filled with gratitude, we can’t help but share His wonderful gift with others.

Who do you need to show unmerited favor? You say, ‘yes, but they don’t deserve my love, my business, my support.” Aren’t you glad Jesus didn’t say that to the Father? No, He showed great compassion, forgiveness, and favor. Hallelujah, thank you Jesus!

Grace Greater Than Our Sin - Reawaken Hymns

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”

— Ephesians 2:8-9 New Living Translation

Free to Serve

Good Morning Beauties!

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV

Freedom. It looks different for everyone. Some are free from addiction, free from an abusive spouse, free from bondage. What has Jesus set you free from? Write your complete list in your journals. Selah.

Jesus also sets us free to. Free to pursue our purpose, free to serve the one true God, free to share the Good News and make disciples of Christ. Make another list of all the things Jesus has set you free to.

What wells up in your heart as you reflect on each list? For me, it’s immediately gratitude. I’m in awe of God’s awesome power to transform my life from broken to flourishing. What about you? What are you thinking and feeling as you review your own personal transformation? Selah.

Lastly, what will you do with your freedom? How has God asked you to serve others now that you’re free? What’s stopping you? Selah.

Freedom - Jesus Culture

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

— Galatians 5:13 New International Version

Beautiful JOY

Good Morning Beauties!

You’re doing GREAT! You’ve worked your way through the first 10 days of your journey. I’m so proud of your commitment and tenacity to keep moving forward, even on those days when it’s hard. Bravo!!

Today we begin the third attribute, JOYFUL. As christians, we often hear the saying, “joy is more than emotion, it’s more than happiness.” What do you think about this statement? Do you believe it? If joy is not an emotion, what is it? How would you define it? Selah.

The Bible is full of scriptures about joy. Do some digging today in your Bible or Bible app with Jesus. What aspect of joy does He want you to better understand? Selah.

This is my prayer as you spend time with Jesus, “may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

Let’s raise our voices and get our bodies moving and have a praise and worship dance party. Express your soul’s joy in a time of praising your beloved Jesus.

Praise - Elevation Worship

Every Praise - Hezekiah Walker

JOY - For King & Country

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.”

— Psalm 95:1 New International Version

It Is Well

Good Morning Beauties!

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV

This verse is a promise of God's presence, strength, and help to those who are facing fear or hardship. It highlights the personal relationship and covenant God has with His people - with you. God promises to provide you the strength needed to face challenges. He also assures His help and active intervention. 

What a beautiful testimony it is when we go through difficulties and hold fast to the promises of God; therefore thwarting the plans of the devil. Though we may be broken for a time, our fabulous beauty remains because our souls are steadfast with His love, grace, and peace.

What hardship are you facing right now? Are you fully trusting God and laughing at the enemy and his schemes? Do you know this kind of peace and confidence found in Jesus? How will your testimony effect those around you? Selah.

Invite Him into a special prayer time with you today. Accept all He has to offer in order to carry on in His radiant beauty.

It Is Well - Kristene DiMarco

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.”

— Isaiah 61:3 New International Version

Stairway to Paradise - Thomas Kincaid

Good Morning Beauties!

“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 NIV

So, in other words, “think of JESUS!” Is anyone or thing more lovely than our dear Savior? What competes for your thoughts? Cares of this world? Enticements of this world? Selah.

Beauties, what are we teaching our children, mentees, the next generation? Do they see your life consumed with Jesus or matters of this world? Do they see your faith or fear? Selah

I love that God gives us free will. He shows us what’s BEST and allows us to choose. Read the scripture above once more. How would your soul feel and what would your life look like to others if your truly kept your thoughts on these things - the attributes of Jesus? Selah.

I find that having an eternal perspective helps me stay my mind on Jesus and things of Heaven. It helps my focus to remain on loving Jesus and loving others. Our temporal problems seem to dissipate when we have an eternal perspective. Do you need to shift your focus? Selah.

One day we will be face to face with Jesus and live with Him forever. What a day that will be! Let’s take time to celebrate the gift Jesus died to give us - an eternal life with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Better Is One Day - Matt Redman

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”

— Psalm 84:1-2 New International Version

Beauty of Repentance

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” Proverbs 22:4 NIV

Just as the Spirit dwelling in us allows us to share in Jesus’ majesty, we also share in His humility. Thank you Lord that we gain riches and honor and life when we live in true humility.

Of course, Jesus provides the best examples of humility we’ve ever known. He, the Messiah, taught servanthood as He washed His disciples feet. And truly the best example of humility was when Jesus said nothing as the Roman guards humiliated, tortured, and nailed Him to the cross. His first words spoken, “Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 NIV By following Jesus’ example, we too will put others before ourselves no matter the cost. How are you doing with that part of humility? Do you have yourself or others on you mind during the day? Are you concerned about your life or sharing the Good News with others? Selah.

Sometimes it helps to have an actual person to look to for an example because we know that Jesus was perfect - He was sinless and we, in our humanness, are sinful. King David provides such an example. He shows us that humility comes from repentance, turning away from sin towards God’s righteous path. Please read Psalm 51 and listen to the beautiful song below. It’s based on King David’s repentance after he sinned with Bathsheba. It’s a great example of a man who’s heart was devoted to God, yet sinned. David repents as he comes before God to confess his sin. He asks for forgiveness in all humility. A beautiful example to us all.

Humility - Malkah Norwood

What emotions did the scripture and song evoke? What did the Holy Spirit say? Is He calling you to repentance? Will you humbly obey and ask His forgiveness? Selah.

We can no longer lead people to the saving grace of the Gospel without the truth. Repentance must come before receiving the forgiveness and grace of salvation.  “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” Acts 3:19 NIV.

How will you lead others in the importance of turning from their sin and following the ways of Jesus? Selah.

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because...
God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble.”

— 1 Peter 5:5 New International Version

Worry-free Beauty

Good Morning Beauties!

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.” Matthew 6:28 NIV

Despite this clear instruction from Jesus, many of us still worry about clothes? I believe in the scripture verse He was referring to worry about having enough clothes. In our American culture, we worry about having the “right” clothes. We have closets full of clothes and say we have nothing to wear. Am I right?

Take some time to reflect on this phenomenon. Is your image found in the way you dress? Do you carefully plan your outfits each day? Do you buy additional clothes for a special occasion or wear something you already have? Do certain clothes make you feel more confident? Please know that I have nothing against beautiful garments and fashion - in fact I have a certain style of my own, but we can’t find our identity in them. What role do clothes play in your life? Selah.

The Bible tells us, “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” John 14:20 NIV

You are in Christ, and He is in you. Okay, we can sit on that truth for hours and still have a hard time comprehending the gravity of it all. As difficult as it is to believe, it is absolutely true. What does that mean to you? Selah.

So, let’s apply this truth to today’s lyric, “clothed in His majesty.” Because we are one with Jesus, we are also clothed with Him in His majesty - His power, His glory. Why do we worry about how we look to others when we have the One True God shining His light through us? No clothes can ever effect another person like the light and presence of the Holy Spirit. Agreed?

A great example of this truth is Taya Smith - Gaukrodger singing “Oceans” in Israel. She is strikingly beautiful and has the voice of an angel. In this particular video, she’s wearing a baggy tshirt, jeans, and has shaved her head. It’s as if she’s saying, “don’t look at me - look at Jesus.” I love it!

Will you find your confidence in Christ living in you, and not your clothes? Will you point people to Jesus through His light and love? Selah.

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - United featuring Taya Smith - Gaukrodger
(I do not own the rights to this video)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.”

— Psalm 104:1 New International Version

Beauty of Transformation

Good Morning Beauties!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 NIV

My true identity was stolen since the days of my youth. At four years old, it was clear, my sister was the feminine princess of the family, and I was the tomboy. I was assigned this role and it came with a name, Poncho Pete.

Though it was not meant with any malice, the damage was done. I became tough, strong, and sharp around the edges. I protected myself and relied on no one. So when I thought of the word “lovely,” it surely didn’t describe me, because I equated the word with femininity, softness, and weakness.

My loving Jesus brought a beautiful and transforming truth to me as a thirty-five year old adult. He tenderly spoke the words of Song of Solomon 2:14 (see below) to my heart. I believed Him, and it changed my life! He showed me I didn’t have to be so tough; that I could rely on Him for my strength and protection. I could become the feminine and beautiful woman He created. It’s so FUN - I actually LOVE wearing PINK!

What do you believe about your own loveliness? Is that a word that readily comes to mind when describing yourself? Has the enemy stolen this part of your identiy too? What is Jesus wanting you to know about your loveliness? How does He want you to use this truth for others? Selah.

Let’s take time to praise Jesus for changing us into the lovely, beautiful women we are today.
Changed - Hannah Kerr
(I do not own the rights to this video)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.”

— Song of Solomon 2:14 New International Version

Beauty of Fearlessness

Good Morning Beauties!

“Her children arise and call her blessed…” Proverbs 31:28 NIV

Yesterday we focused on the beautiful women in our lives and the attributes of their character. You made note of who she is and how her Godliness has blessed your life. Hopefully, you even reached out to her and thanked her for the positive influence she’s been on your life’s journey.

Today, we’re going to look inward. How would you describe yourself? What Godly attributes do you possess? Have you taken what you’ve learned to advance your own Godliness? How are you using the gifts and talents given you to help lead those around you? How would they describe you? Selah

I bet they would say, “she’s beautiful, strong, faithful, loving, and kind.” Do they call you fearless? To live and lead in these dark times, it takes an absolute fearless attitude; one that depends on Jesus every step of the way. In the picture above, (from The Chronicles of Narnia) Lucy faces a massive army on the other side of the bridge, but she bravely pulls out her small dagger and smiles confidently at the enemy. Without looking behind her, Aslan walks up right beside her. She’s knows he will be there to fight the battle, there’s no doubt in her mind, so she gives a brave smile. Here’s the video clip. (I do not own the rights to the video.) I pray it inspires you.

Are you fighting your battles with this same confidence? Are you leading the next generation in truth - we do not fear the battles of the enemy when we have faith in the strength of our God? Selah.

Fearless - Jasmine Murray
(I do not own the rights to this video)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7 New Living Translation

Beauty in Sharing God

Good Morning Beauties!

“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 NIV

Who is “she”? Who is the woman who has spoken into your life and has been your shining example of God’s love and light? Perhaps you have been blessed with more than one of these Godly women.

Now that you’ve identified her, write down what she means to you. What was her role in God transforming your life? What were the big things and what were the little things she did to show you the person of Christ? Selah.

Think of her character. How would you describe her to a someone who’s never met her? What has she shown you that perhaps others don’t know? Selah.

Please listen to the You Are Beautiful song again today with her in mind. Can you see all eight attributes in her? Would you consider sharing the song with her and thanking her for all she’s done in your life?

You Are Beautiful

God uses women to share His love and lead us in our faith with truth and noble character. Please take time today to thank the Lord Jesus for bringing such a beautiful spiritual leader into your life.

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.”

— Psalm 71:18 New International Version

Beauty of All Creation

Good Morning Beauties!

“Let ALL that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget ALL the good things he does for me. He forgives ALL my sins and heals ALL my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.” Psalm 103:2-4 NLT

We serve a God of ALL. He loves you above ALL your sin, and above ALL His beautiful creation. Nothing compares to you - nothing is loved more than you by Jesus. Selah.

I’ve shared below some of my favorite verses that speak to the infinite power and capacity of Jesus. You’ll also see a couple that describe our ability to move in the power of the Holy Spirit and share in the same ability.

“Through him ALL things were made …” John 1:3 NIV

“And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV

“And my God will meet ALL your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 NIV

“ I can do ALL things through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV

“ … take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish ALL the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 NIV

Take a moment to write down your response to these truths found in God’s Word. Did emphasizing the word ALL change the way you’ve understood a particular scripture? What did the Holy Spirit reveal to you? Selah.

As you go about your day, pray the Holy Spirit would bring to mind more scripture (truth) that speak to the ALL powerful Jesus.

“For from him and through him and for him are ALL things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NIV. Let’s lift our hands and voices in praise to the God who loves us above all things.
Worthy Of It All - CeCe Winans
(I do not own the rights to this video)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“ For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”

— Colossians 1:16 New International Version

Beautiful Faith

Good Morning Beauties!

“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.” Matthew 9:22 NIV

Do you know the story of Veronica? You may know her as “the woman with the issue of blood.” She is the only woman in the Bible Jesus calls “Daughter.” Her story of faith is significant and an inspiration to us today.

I’m grateful scenes from The Chosen are made available to us via YouTube, so we can go back and get to know the characters of the Bible so much better - to understand them as human beings, just like us. Let me introduce you to Veronica…

Faith of His Daughter - The Chosen S3/E5
(I do not own the rights to this video)

This moving scene picks up right after Veronica pushes her way through the crowds to be close to Jesus. She knew if she could only touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed. What faith!

How did you respond to this scene? What part touched your heart? I wept through it, how about you? What about her faith made an impact? How did you feel watching Jesus call her “Daughter” with such love and tenderness? Selah.

I love the part when Jesus recognized she must be exhausted. He knows us so well - every struggle, every hardship, every tear. Veronica had been dealing with her medical condition for twelve years. What have you been dealing with? For how long? Are you feeling exhausted? Selah.

When Veronica burns her garments that once hid her condition, I was cheering. She took off the burden given by the enemy and destroyed it in the fire. She allowed Jesus to reveal truth about her identity - she was His daughter. Once being healed by Jesus spiritually and physically, she was truly free. Has your faith brought you freedom as well? What are the moments your faith changed everything? Selah.

What do you need to be set free from today? Is something from your past causing a heavy burden? Do you need to release? You only need to ask Jesus.

Touch the Hem - William McDowell & Trinity Anderson
(I do not own the rights to this video)

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

The Beauty of a Worshipping Woman

Good Morning Beauties and Happy Mother’s Day!

“God is within her, she will not fall.” Psalm 46:5
On this very first day of our journey, God wants to strengthen you with His truth. Did you realize the “belt of truth” is the first part of the armor of God He has freely given us to help defeat the enemy? Truth is priority for God.

We start this journey by examining the lyric, “You are beautiful.” This line is repeated often, so we will dive deep throughout the journey, but today, let’s start at the beginning - the foundation. What does beauty mean to you? Do you remember the first time it made an impact in your life? Were you encouraged in your beauty as a child? Selah, (stop and ponder these things.)

Now let’s set a baseline, if you will. What do you believe about your beauty today? Not what you should believe, but what you actually believe? Selah.

Take time to answer these questions. Use your YABS journal to write down your answers, then spend time with Jesus and ask Him to reveal His truth about your beliefs. What does He want to show you? Write it down. The final step is to pray about what you’ve learned from God and to thank Him for His faithfulness and love as He leads you through your journey.

Usually, I include a song at the end of each post as an encouragement. Today, I’ve found a true gift for Mother’s Day on YouTube - I do not own any rights to the video.
Please take the time (sometime today) to watch and listen to how God is wanting to bless women in the world right now. It’s marvelous!!

Mother’s Day with Pastor Darlene Zschech and Matt Redman
(I do not own the rights to this video)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

— Psalm 139:14 New International Version

Love. Laugh. Lead

Good Morning Beauties!

“Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8

Welcome to the 2025 Mother’s Day Journey! I’m so glad you’re here. Have you brought your mom or daughter with you, or perhaps that special woman mentor in your life? Whomever is on this journey with you, one thing is certain, Jesus is right there with you too.

Thank you for your courage to step out and try something new. Thank you for your desire to grow closer to Jesus. Thank you for your commitment to lead the next generations with faith, strength and dignity. Thank you for trusting God and following Him on this 40 Day Journey.

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.” (NIV)

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.” (NIV)

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 fulfilling your purpose for the generations to come, and 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. Are you ready to enter into the narrow gate?

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 these things) 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. Like with this example, we have to create an action plan to overcome road blocks.

Take charge over anything standing in your way! You have the power to make your schedule. What will you do to allow for more time to spend with God each day and journey with Him? What sacrifices might need to be made? Is it worth it? Selah. Like your expectations, please write down a list of obstacles standing in your way, and beside each one, write down your action plan to overcome it with victory.

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 at this particular time? 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? Selah.

I love Psalm 42:1-2, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” (NIV) 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? Selah.

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 it 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.

Let’s pray… Dear Lord Jesus, we come to you today in great anticipation of all you have in store for us during our 40 Day Journey. You have created each one of us, perfectly and wonderfully. May we come to know the truth of who we are in you, Jesus. Reveal to us the lies and deception we’ve believed and replace them with your truth. Lord, take back what the enemy has stolen and give us newness of life so we may pursue you and our purpose. Holy Spirit, help us to surrender our control and bring comfort and peace to us during our journey experience. We welcome the change you have for us - from glory to glory. We love you, Lord, and we lift up our prayer in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

“Spirit of the Living God” - Darlene Zschech, Dustin Smith

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

— Proverbs 31:25 New International Version

Good Morning Beauties!

Are you ready to be strengthened in your leadership—to your daughters, mentees, and friends?

Join us for our Mother’s Day 40-Day Journey, beginning Saturday, May 10th.
Discover what it means to laugh at the days to come as you grow in intimacy with Jesus and stand firm in your identity in Him.

There’s still time to order your journal and invite the women in your life to come along. You can order here on the website homepage or directly from Amazon.

This journey is life-changing for those who are willing to set aside sacred time with Jesus over these 40 days.

In a world filled with stress, fear, and anxiety—come to Jesus and be rescued, renewed, and restored.

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

New Life’s Journey

Good Morning Beauties!

Thank you for joining me here one more time to reflect on our entire journey experience. The last 40 days have brought me to Jesus through a challenging time in my life. Each morning, I looked forward with anticipation, even when I wasn’t feeling my best, to spending time in God’s presence as He transformed me yet again.

What about you? When reflecting on the attributes of your beauty, do you now believe you are lovely, joyful, royalty, redeemed, righteous, purity, and a child of God? How did God change you, your thinking, your beliefs? Are you able to pinpoint a day where He used the lyric to bring the truth you’ve been needing to hear and accept? Grab your journal and write a list of the truths you now believe instead of the lies. (Perhaps you’ve been keeping this list throughout your journey.) Selah.

Take time to CELEBRATE that list!! You have worked hard for this growth. You have moved beyond your comfort level, and dedicated yourself to a life change. Congratulations!

“For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 (NLT)

This marvelous new life we’ve been given by Christ is lived for His honor and glory. We live fully for Him, meaning we wholly surrender our rights to Him. This life of surrender is where we find true freedom. We’ve spent a little time already talking about surrender, but it’s vitally important to our ability to live the life Jesus died to give us - one of complete surrender and freedom.

Has the 40 Day Journey helped your process of surrender? Has the revelation shown by God allowed you to hand over more of your life to Him? Are you still holding on to the control of certain areas of your life? It’s not too late. Why not release it today? Selah.

Remember the saying we’ve all heard before - we’re blessed to be a blessing. Jesus always freed the captives so they could go free others. Jesus was never selfish and taught His disciples to always be mindful of how they could help others.

If you’ve been blessed by this 40 Day Journey experience, will you tell others? Will you want the other women in your life to share in the freedom you’ve found? Would you consider sharing your story on my website to encourage others? Perhaps sharing a journal with a friend and going through your next journey with her. Please pray and ask God to speak to you about sharing His love with others you know? Selah.

Let’s take all the blessings of our transformation and continue our journey with the freedom of new life. Today, let’s say “yes” again to our glorious Savior, Jesus Christ.
Yes Again - Darlene Zschech (Mitch Wong)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

— Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version

Beautiful Reflection

Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve done what most have not; you’ve made it through to the end. I know it wasn’t easy, you made sacrifices, you stayed focus, and you did it. Tomorrow we’ll reflect on the entire journey, but today let’s look, one final time, at your beauty. It’s time to silence, once and for all, the lies that say you are anything but beautiful.

Looking at the word beauty, how has the meaning changed for you over the past 40 days? Do you have a new opinion of your own beauty? How would you describe your beauty? Are there any residual messages from the enemy you need to bring before Jesus? Selah.

On my very first journey, it was on this day, Day 40, I had an “ah ha” moment with God. He brought me full circle and showed me everything was culminating to this truth - Jesus is marvelously beautiful, and I simply reflect HIS beauty when I live my life for him. (When I’ve completely surrendered to His will and am living each day in the Spirit.)

The great mystery of our Christian faith is this…Jesus lives in us, and moves in us. Our inner life, our behavior, and even our physical appearance all reflect the Lord. We reflect His love, the fruit of the Spirit, and all the attributes we’ve learned about during our journey: beauty, loveliness, joyfulness, royalty, righteousness, redemption, purity, and being a child of God.

It’s all about JESUS! It has always been about Him since the beginning of time. Our Savior, our Lord, our Everything! Let’s take time today in celebration of Jesus and how much He means to us. We can never tire of lifting up the Name of the One who sets us free and gives us new life. Our Beautiful Jesus, Hallelujah!!

Beautiful Jesus - Passion (Featuring Chidima)

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“Now let Us conceive a new creation—humanity—made in Our image, fashioned according to Our likeness.”

— Genesis 1:26a VOICE

Peace and Joy of a Child

Good Morning Beauties!

The Bible talks about being a child or “childlike.” Why do you suppose there are references in the Bible to become like a child? What does that look like for you? What if you didn’t have a great childhood? What then? Seek your Abba Father for answers today. Selah.

The photo above and verse below portray a “carefree” life. There’s no striving for Earthly wealth, position, or status. There is an ease about life knowing that all your needs are already met by a Father who adores you. He is more than your provider, He’s your defender, your strength, your best friend, your counselor, your all in all. He is faithful, trustworthy, merciful, and dependable. What other ways would you describe your Abba Father? Selah.

When we look at who God is and how much He loves us, fear, anxiety, guilt, and shame fade away and we stand confident before Him. Please take time today to express how you see yourself standing before God. Write words, a poem, a song, paint, draw, dance….whatever makes sense for you. Selah.

Who You Say I Am - Hillsong

Love and Blessings,
Kendra

“He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’”

— Matthew 18:2-4 New International Version

God’s Beautiful Treasure

Good Morning Beauties!

Today’s lyric is one of my favorites in the entire song. The attribute of being valued to God brought tremendous healing to my life on my very first journey experience. I’ll never forget it! He gave me my new name, “Segullah” which means “God’s treasured possession” in Hebrew.

I’ve found a beautiful devotional message on being valued by God. Please enjoy it, meditate on it, and bring God into your prayer for any wound needing to be healed.

“For you are my treasured possession.” (FathersLoveLetter.com)

Exodus 19:5 NIV
”Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.”

We determine an object's value by what we are willing to pay for it. You may only be willing to pay $1.00 for a cup of coffee, so that is what its value is to you. Some people are willing to pay incredible sums of money to own pieces of art, while in others eyes these paintings wouldn't be worth the wall space that they would take up.

The value we place on things is very subjective. As the saying goes...one man's garbage is another man's gold. If how much we are willing to pay for something determines its true value, then we must be incredibly valuable to God, for He paid the highest price that could be paid for our redemption the life of His only begotten Son.

God demonstrated His love to us and proved our worth to Him by offering the highest payment He could possibly pay. The God who made all the precious jewels, the gold and the silver, has chosen us to be His most treasured possession. Our worth is not based on what we think of ourselves, or by our own good deeds, but solely on the astronomical price that God was willing to pay for us to come home.

We are of greater worth to the Father than the most stunning treasures imaginable, because of the price He was willing to pay. May we never forget the value of the gift the Father gave us when He sacrificed His beloved Son. Jesus truly proved that we truly are His Father's most treasured possession.

PRAYER
Father, help me comprehend the incredible value You place on my life. I receive the love gift of Your Son Jesus as the price You paid in order to purchase my redemption. I acknowledge that my worth does not come from what I do, but simply because of Whose I am. Because of Jesus, I am accepted as Your child and am Your most treasured possession. In the name of Your beloved Son Jesus I pray, AMEN.

You Say - Lauren Daigle

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