For he clung to the Lord; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments, which the Lord had commanded Moses. (2 Kings 18:6, NASB 1995)
This was King Hezekiah’s life plan.
Later, fear deceived him into faltering but God mercifully saved Hezekiah from his own foolishness though learning the lesson was not pleasant for him.
No one is perfect. God knows this and, I believe, He helps those who desire and strive to honor Him even when they stumble.
They also broke down the sacred pillar of Baal and broke down the house of Baal, and made it a latrine to this day. (2 Kings 10:27)
God is quite capable of handling those who oppose His children.
Dearest Daughter,
It’s foolish for the world to claim a certain look or style is most desirable. Trends and fads are merely the changing opinions of Hollywood producers and marketing execs scrambling for dollars and influence. A quick google search reveals the favored size, shape, and look of a female changes every decade.
Only God, your Creator, has the right to determine true beauty because God sees not only the outside of you but your inner thoughts and feelings too. God says,
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 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.” 1 Peter 3:3-4
True beauty is found only within a godly, loving, and gentle heart. If you are kind, honest, dependable, respectful, you are beautiful. Real beauty is not in your appearance. Do not let your appearance determine what you think about yourself. Remember, physical beauty eventually fades away because we live in a fallen world in which our physical bodies wear down and die.
However, a beautiful heart, how you show God’s love and share God’s truth, can last beyond a lifetime in the lives of others. The reflection of God’s character through you is what really makes you beautiful and desirable.
Therefore, go take your next step into the world and be beautiful!
With God’s Love, Virtually Mom
“For the Lord had caused the army of the Arameans to hear a sound of chariots and a sound of horses, even the sound of a great army, so that they said to one another, “Behold, the king of Israel has hired against us the kings of the Hittites and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.” Therefore, they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents and their horses and their donkeys, even the camp just as it was, and fled for their life.” (2 Kings 7:6-7)
God can thwart the plans of anyone and He can break through any obstacle. In this biblical event, the enemy fled and God’s people collected the spoils.
“As he was relating to the king how he had restored to life the one who was dead, behold, the woman whose son he had restored to life appealed to the king for her field. And Gehazi said, “My Lord, O king, this is the woman and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.” (2 Kings 8:5, NASB)
God is the master of putting people in the right place at the right time!
‘For I will defend this city to save it for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.'” Then it happened that night that the angel of the Lord went out and struck 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians; and when men rose early in the morning, behold, all of them were dead. (2 Kings 19:34-35)
Remember – God can defend. He is powerful, and when we face those who are against us, God hears our prayers and takes any attack against His own personally.
Even the darkness is not dark to You, And the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to You. (Psalm 139:12, NASB 1995)
God knows what you are feeling, and He is there with you.
“so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;” (Colossians 1:10 NASB)
Walk on, follower of Christ, for the road you take is called Today.
“All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” (Psalm 25:10, NASB)
God is better than any app. He never misleads you and already knows the best route for you to take.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Luke 12:34, NASB)
Take a moment to ponder what you treasure, then ask yourself if its mobility is eternal.
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