Ladies all of us need to be reminded, from time to time, that what we wear and how we present ourselves does matter. Pray about what you wear. It matters to God ~ hear His words, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4
I also want to be quick to say, it's not wrong to look our best with the clothes and accessories we wear. That's not what this passage says. What it implies is that clothes and accessories shouldn't be our focus. Our focus should be our inner beauty.
Just listened to this brief excerpt from Beth Moore on modesty. It came from a study she's written on the book of Esther. By the way, a wonderful study!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3kU0crua1E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Read the verses again. I love those words, "in God's sight." If He is pleased with what we wear, then we will present ourselves in the right way, regardless of who sees us. Remember, if you are a daughter of the King, you have a reputation to protect ~ HIS.
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ." 2 Corinthians 2:14-15a
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Encouragement . . . for the Journey
Prayer . . . a waiting game or a great adventure
Sometimes prayer can be a waiting game. All of us have been there or are there now waiting on God to answer a request we've given Him. Day by day we lay that request before Him . . . nothing. How do we respond while we wait? Do we ring our hands in anxiety, in frustration, or do we trust His timing? How we wait is a reflection of the trust we have in Him; the faithful One, who only wants what's BEST for us. Praise Him that His delays are never denials. Remember His timing is perfect.
Read the following quote from Dr. David Jeremiah, The Great Adventure this morning. Trust it will be an encouragement to you. "We err when we judge our prayers solely by what we can see happening around us. Prayer is a matter of faith. Prayer is taking God at His word. Prayer is understanding God's promise that if we pray, He will work. And we must keep on praying even when we cannot see what He is doing. We do not see into the world in which God lives, but He definitely sees into ours . . . we will often discover that when God finally answers our prayers, His answer came in a moment in time. We did not know it, but the preparation was going on all the while we were praying."
O, people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you.
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Sometimes prayer can be a waiting game. All of us have been there or are there now waiting on God to answer a request we've given Him. Day by day we lay that request before Him . . . nothing. How do we respond while we wait? Do we ring our hands in anxiety, in frustration, or do we trust His timing? How we wait is a reflection of the trust we have in Him; the faithful One, who only wants what's BEST for us. Praise Him that His delays are never denials. Remember His timing is perfect.
Read the following quote from Dr. David Jeremiah, The Great Adventure this morning. Trust it will be an encouragement to you. "We err when we judge our prayers solely by what we can see happening around us. Prayer is a matter of faith. Prayer is taking God at His word. Prayer is understanding God's promise that if we pray, He will work. And we must keep on praying even when we cannot see what He is doing. We do not see into the world in which God lives, but He definitely sees into ours . . . we will often discover that when God finally answers our prayers, His answer came in a moment in time. We did not know it, but the preparation was going on all the while we were praying."
"Yet God longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait on Him!
O, people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you.
Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity
and the water of affliction,
your teachers will be hidden no more; with your won eyes you will see them.
and the water of affliction,
your teachers will be hidden no more; with your won eyes you will see them.
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:18-21
Monday, February 28, 2011
Encouragement . . . for the Journey
Changes
Let's face it they're inevitable ~ regardless of age. Some changes we look forward to like the kid who can hardly wait to get his/her license, entrance into the college of his/her choice, finding that perfect soul mate, etc. Some changes we relish and some we would like to ignore, but face them we must. How we face them speaks volumes about our character and who we place our trust in.
This past week, my husband was laid off from his job of 32 years. As God has given us yet another change, we are choosing to give Him glory. No whining, no complaining, just complete trust in the One who is completely trustworthy!!!! Sounds simple doesn't it? It is when you know the One (Romans 10:9-13) who doesn't make mistakes in what He allows to come into your life. "The Lord is righteous in all His ways and loving toward all He has made. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth." Psalm 145:17-18 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " Jeremiah 29:11
This past week, my husband was laid off from his job of 32 years. As God has given us yet another change, we are choosing to give Him glory. No whining, no complaining, just complete trust in the One who is completely trustworthy!!!! Sounds simple doesn't it? It is when you know the One (Romans 10:9-13) who doesn't make mistakes in what He allows to come into your life. "The Lord is righteous in all His ways and loving toward all He has made. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth." Psalm 145:17-18 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " Jeremiah 29:11
"I the LORD do not change," says the LORD Almighty.
Malachi 3:6
The Father of the heavenly lights . . . does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17
Be made new in the attitude of your minds.
Ephesians 4:23
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever, wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.
Daniel 2:20-22
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
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