What I'm Planning To Wear

The conference was A-W-E-S-O-M-E, and so in line with what I needed spiritually. And no surprise, because only our God is capable of that! I am a precious child of God and am loved to an extent that I could never wrap my mind around- and I was chosen and designed by Him! We all were!

So how in the heck did I get so down and out??? I roll my eyes at myself, ladies. I do. I mean, really. Chosen?!?. Designed?!!. Every hair on my head!!. EveryTHING about me is who I was designed to be!. And my faults (we all have them) can be......wait for it.....used to glorify Him! I will praise Him in my storms (thank you Casting Crowns. no, really. free concert tickets would be too much-unless you insist).


Oh, and what I'm planning to wear is the fruit of the spirit. Please try this wonderful exercise that we were instructed to do at the conference.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself at a time when you looked absolutely fabulous. Picture what you were wearing, what your hair looked like, where you were. When you've got the image read on.
















Now, close your eyes and picture two people that are extremely important to you. Once you get the image, open your eyes and then read on.













What were they wearing? If your results were like mine, you probably didn't visualize that. Just THEM. I just want to be ME. And my exterior should be what I am projecting, (hopefully)me being a good steward of the gifts and talents that I have been bestowed by my Creator. I want people to look at me and see fruits of the spirit. I want people to see love and patience. Kindness and goodness. Self-control. Gentleness and faithfulness. Peace. And joy. And when the people that are most important to me set back and think of me, they won't visualize 10 pounds that need to be lost or an argueably fashion-challenged friend. They will see who I am. And I know that I am a precious, precious child of God. We all are.

**thanks, Toni for the wonderfully needed, spiritually uplifting gift. It was PRICELESS.**