I can and I will

I can, and will, do ALL things through (and only through) Christ who infuses me with inner and outer strength, and knowledge and wisdom to do so.

-Jen’s version of Philippians 4:13

1 Peter 3:3-4New International Version (NIV)

^“3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. ⁴ Rather, 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.”

Are you gentle and quiet or loud and obnoxious - Are your actions for man or for God?

I’ll have to say, although I hate to admit, many of my actions, words, and thoughts are so I can be accepted by man and/or to please my own flesh.  I have a big fear of being rejected, as well as the drive to be perfect in all that I endeavor upon.  However, I do have to say, I am a lot better than I used to be and growing stronger every day!  How about you?  Are you living for God, for man, or for your own flesh?

If you find you are spending your life trying to please anything or anyone but God, (like myself), then you are probably worn out and tired, (again, like me).  So, I know and believe that it is due time we give our flesh, our actions, and our words to God; it is time we let go of the heavy burdens we put on ourselves and begin to live in freedom and in His everlasting glory.  It is time for God to shine from within, allowing our beauty to shine and grow ever so brightly.  

Yes, my friends, it is time.  The time is now, and our days of wasting must come to an end…

Life is too short for the hassles anyway.

Cross references: 1 Peter 3:3 : Isa 3:18-23; 1Ti 2:91 Peter 3:4 : Ro 7:22; Eph 3:16

1.      1 Peter 3:4 : S Ro 2:29New International Version (NIV)

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Beauty within

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'The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.' 

Audrey Hepburn

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All things

“I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]” Phil 4:13 AMP

 

Nothing is impossible with God!

You can overcome!

You are possible!

Don’t give up --- don’t give in!

 

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Clean out your closet!

"Prepare for God's arrival!...

Smooth out the ruts,

clear out the rocks.

Then God's bright glory will shine

and everyone will see it." 

Isaiah 40:3-5 MSG

Clean out your inner closet: your darkened heart and soul; the hurt and pain from yesterday, the bitterness you've been holding on to, the hate, anger, and resentment that brings you to tears, and the past mistakes you can't change.  It's a new day and it is time to move on.  So, embrace love, forgive those who have hurt you, forgive yourself, accept your mistakes - choose to see them as stepping stones to your future, leave resentment, hate and anger by the wayside, and let God come shining through.  

My friend, it is time to move on and live your life the way God intended.  He loves you so much!

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True beauty

"But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:4 AMPC

Real beauty comes from the heart. It shines far brighter than outer beauty, it shines with the glory of God, and it is what God sees you as.  Real beauty is Jesus!  Therefore, no matter how hard you try to dress yourself up, change your appearance, pretend to be something your not, God still sees you. So, make sure your heart is beautiful (by holding tight to Jesus), and no matter what your appearance on the outside, your inner beauty will bring others flocking to wherever your at - enabling you to give non-believers a touch of Jesus, in which they will one day hand their lives over to Him so their beauty can shine through as well.