Friday, July 5, 2013

FMF-Beautiful

 

1 Samuel 16:7

 The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
                                                                                                                                                                        Praise God, I am so very thankful that the Lord looks at the heart, the inner person, not the outward person. If He judged me, as the world so often does, I would be in major trouble.  I have no hair, hardly no eyebrows, have a constant battle with my weight, which is usually on the upper end of the scale. Beautiful, I will never be, not even pretty, or cute. But, that is ok. I am still royalty. I am a daughter of the King, so that makes me a princess. I may not ever attend a ball, or fit into a glass slipper. I have something even better to look forward to, heaven. Talk about beautiful, heaven is beyond beautiful. Praying that you also have heaven to look forward to.

   

33 comments:

Joyful said...

Wonderful how God sees us, even when we do not see ourselves as well. You are a Princess and you are beautiful to many of us. Hugs and God bless you my dear.

~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Grace said...

Hey there... we are neighbors tonight over at Lisa Jo's! I love this scripture! It was one of the first times that it dawned on me that I had some serious work to do! I spent much of my growing up years 'looking good' and trying to appear Beautiful - paying little to no attention to what was on the inside! This scripture helped me to see the importance of that... and opened the door for Him to work with me in making all things new - and beautiful! Blessings! ~K~

Unknown said...

Dear Denise
The saying goes that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder and your Beloved beholds you as are rare, beautiful and unique flower in His garden!
Blessings, beautiful friend.
Mia

Lindsey Brackett said...

You have a beautiful heart. Thank you for your kind words this morning!

RCUBEs said...

What beautiful truth you had mentioned: something that has far more worth for us to wait for awaits:
HEAVEN...Knowing that it is His place.

Inner beauty...That is where true beauty lies. I know you are beautiful inside and out.

Lisa in Texas = ) said...

You have beauty that bubbles out of your soul! And I am so glad that I have been able to get to know you!
Lisa :O)

Linda Stoll said...

Yes, daughter of the King, you are, we are, my sister. I went in the same direction, the same heart-tug as you did this morning. The truth is a powerful pull, isn't it!

Linda

Eileen said...

"I am a daughter of the King, so that makes me a princess" Beautiful truth!!

Hootin Anni said...

...to me dear one, YOU ARE beautiful!!! On the inside, of course,.......we know that, but you're beautiful on the outside also, don't let anyone tell you differently.

Anonymous said...

Amen!!!

Anonymous said...

The only thing I can think of saying is "beautiful". Rosanne

Never Forsaken said...

We long for heaven because we yearn for perfection...only there will our longing be satisfied.

Even the most physically beautiful will fade as time on this earth goes by...it is a disappearing vapor...a mirage in the desert.

When people look at us they can see Jesus when we have love in our hearts, and that kind of beuty never fades as long as we stay in perfect love with the Lord...I see Jesus when I see you!
You are loved.

Karen said...

Blessings to you, Denise!

Unknown said...

God has made all His creation beautiful.

Happy Friday!

Jeanette Levellie said...

I think you are beautiful, Denise. People have standards of beauty that don't come near what God says about it, and He's the true judge.

You love Him, you crave His presence in Your life, and you are a faithful daughter of the King. That's true beauty!

Sharon said...

YES!

I continue to try to remind myself what the Word of God says about me...

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I am God's masterpiece.
I am a living temple.
I am a child of the Almighty God.
I am a delight to the Lord.
I am loved.

Yes, beautiful indeed. With an eternity ahead of me that promises untarnished beauty, and a place free from the ugliness of sin.

GOD BLESS!

Amy Lynne said...

Your words reveal what a beautiful woman you are.

Blessings to you!

Unknown said...

Beautiful, indeed, Denise. Here & now! Sending love to you. Paula.

Unknown said...

Beautiful, indeed, Denise. Here & now! Sending love to you. Paula.

Dolly@Soulstops said...

Dear Denise,
What a truly beautiful pairing of Bible truth and your words about how God sees you as His beautiful beloved...Thank you :)

Lani - the flowerlady said...

You are loved by a King and that makes you beautiful! :)

Mel said...

To my sweet, royal, friend...you have such a beautiful heart and are a blessing to many. Love to you! :)

Anonymous said...

My sweet, sweet friend you are so beautiful to all of us that you speak encouragement.

Cathy said...

You are beautiful, dear, sweet Denise. Love and Hugs

Joy said...

Wonderful! Yes, you are a princess dear. Beautiful in the eyes of God.

Chatty Crone said...

I love the idea where God looks at our heart. sandie

Tam said...

Is Nirvana the same as Heaven, then?

Beauty is etched on our souls and in our hearts.

Deanna said...

well, well, well Shorty Bear!!!
I for one think your face is absolutely beautiful and your smile is very, very contagious, and your video clips give us even more 'look' at cha' and we know just how beautiful that face is :)))

Dee said...

Your inner beauty shines outward Denise.

Denise said...

Oh YES !I keep looking forward and day dreaming of heaven with you as "You dance with Me."You are pretty outwardly too My dear not just inwardly :)

Peasblog said...

what a beautiful post!! thanks for your prayers and visiting my blog also

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

You could be me from your description. Thank you for stopping by Karen's Korner. Loved your posts I read.

Farida said...

I love the verse. Beautiful!