Beautiful: Phil Wickham

I see Your face in every sunrise
The colors of the morning are inside Your eyes
The world awakens in the light of the day
I look up to the sky and say
You're beautiful

I see Your power in the moonlit night
Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright
We are amazed in the light of the stars
It's all proclaiming who You are
You're beautiful, You're beautiful

I see You there hanging on a tree
You bled and then You died and then You rose again for me
Now You are sitting on Your heavenly throne
Soon we will be coming home
You're beautiful, You're beautiful

When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
Your bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful

1 Peter 1:3-9, 13-19

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”

Proverbs 31: A Woman who Fears the Lord

What does it mean to fear the Lord?
Do not fear to draw near to God, but keep the fear of God before your eyes, lest you run away (lest you fall into sin). God is a joy to be near and a terror to those who flee. If you are running from God because you are afraid of him, then you are not yet as afraid as you should be. The fear of the Lord is the fear of fleeing out of his fellowship into sin. (Isaiah 8:13, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 103:11-13, Psalm 145:19)

Why should we praise one who fears the Lord?
Psalm 37:4- delight yourself in what God delights. When we praise one who fears the Lord, we praise God.

What does a woman who fears the Lord look like?
1. not anxious about the future (prov 31:25)
2. has practical wisdom (31:26)
3. strong (31:25)
4.will not live for herself but for others (31)
5.lives for the good of the needy (31)

1 Peter 3:3-4 Word Study

"Your adornment must not be merely external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God." ~1 Peter 3:3-4

Greek/Hebrew Dictionary:
~Hidden: inward, secret (kruptos)- Matthew 6:4, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 10:26, Mark 4:22, Luke 8:17, Luke 12:2, John 7:4, John 7:10, John 18:20, Romans 2:16, Romans 2:29, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 14:25, 2 Corinthians 4:2

~Imperishable: uncorrupted, not liable to corruption or decay, immortal (Aphthartos)- Romans 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Timothy 1:17

~Gentle: Mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness (towards God is that disposition of spirit in which we accept his dealing with us as good and therefore without disputing or resisting) (in the OT the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than their own strength to defend them against injustice) (thus meekness towards evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict and that he is using them to purify his elect, and that he will deliver his elect in his time) (Isaiah 41:17, Luke 18:1) (Praus)- 1 Timothy 6:11

~Quiet: quiet, tranquil (Hesuchios)- 1 Timothy 2:2

~Precious: requiring very great outlay, very costly, excellent, of surpassing value (Poluteles)- Mark 14:3, 1 Timothy 2:9

From a Normal Dictionary:
Gentle: Genrous, kind; tame; kindly, patient; not harsh or rough; of the upper classes.
Quiet: still, motionless; not noisy, hushed, not speaking, silent; not easily excited; not showy; not forward, obtrusive, peaceful, relaxing.

Prayers for the Glory of God

These are prayers found in Scripture and have helped me recognize what I should and shouldn't be praying for. Most of what I've said is from the verses listed but some of it is from different parts of the Bible so don't get confused when you read through these. I hope that these would be as beneficial to you as they were to me! Dig in!

~Matthew 6:5-14: "Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors." Do we really wish that? that God would forgive us as we forgive those who have sinned against us? Do we wish for the same tratment? I know i don't. How often do I ask for forgiveness from God when I have not forgiven the sins my brother has committed against me? This should humble us to repentance. You and me both.

~John 17: Oh Lord, my prayer for us is that you would sanctify us in the Truth, for your Word is Truth. Let us not be of the world but a wittness to thosee who do not know you.

~Romans 15:30-32: Dear Father, rescue me from the enemy's hand and let me fnd peace in You and rest in the comany of fellow believers.

~Ephesians 3:14-21: Oh God, grant me power through the Spirit, also that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, that we may be rooted and grounded in love,that we may comprehend the "breadth and length and height and depth" of God's love, and that we may be filled with the fullness of God.

~Philippians 1:3-11: Dear Father, I pray that "He who began a good work in me will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus", that our love may abound more and more in knowledge anf discernment, that we may approve what is excellent, that we may be sincere and blameless, and that we may be filled with the Fruit of the Spirit.

~Colossians 1:3-14: Oh Lord, I pray for those new to the faith that they would be strengthened in your word, for the knowledge of God's will, that we may walk in a manner worthy of the You, that we may live a life that pleases you, that we may bear fruit as evidence of our salvation in Christ, that we may increase in the knowledge of God, that we may be strengthened in God's power, and that we would be steadfast, patience and joyful.

~2 Thessalonians 1:11-12: Dear Father, I pray that you would count us worthy of the calling, that we may lives lives that glorify you and you alone, and that we may be glorified through you because of our inheritance through faith.