Mirror Mirror

I can't tell how many times I question the mirror...
"How do I look today?"
"Does this fit right?"
"Is this attractive?"
In fact when I have a real fashion dilemma I contact my mom and my sister.
I have trouble with new clothing or accessory trends. I look in the mirror and can't decide if I like the new look or not. I recently texted them a picture with options. I started with a plain blue tee and a short sleeve grey cardigan. I ended up adding a skinny black belt to perfect my outfit. Thanks sister.:) If not for my fashionable family members I think I'd be stuck in a t-shirt rut.
I think the biggest question I sometimes forget to ask my mirror is...
"Is this God honoring? And does my appearance deserve as much time as I give it?"
Thankfully I have a good sense of modesty that my parents instilled in me, but I think all women struggle with vanity or image or body issues somedays. While I strive to be a beautiful reflect for my Savior on the outside as well as the inside, I strive to make sure the inside is still my priority.

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Proverbs 31:13-14 NKJV

She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.  She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.

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Today my verse is Proverbs 31:10-12 NKJV.
Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth  is  far above rubies.  The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.  She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
This chapter always encourages me or convicts me. So many of the verses are personal goals for my life. It's about time I start memorizing them!

Francine Rivers Contest

Francine Rivers is one of my all time favorite authors. Her stories always keep me up all night to read the end and in the end they always pull on my heart strings.
Tyndale is doing in a giveway in her honor. Go to http://www.tyndale.com/blog/?p=1042 to enter! You have a chance to win her entire library of books! I think I or my family must own most of them but that's ok. :)

VBall Game 2010

We made it to 1 volleyball game this year - the last one. I love going to Husker VB games! The atmosphere is like none other. And is also reminds me how tall and talented these girls really are. On TV it's easy for me to miss it. They all look the same height on TV. GO BIG RED!

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This time I decided to memorize a verse that's already familiar to me. This is my favorite verse! But when I try to bring it to mind, I can't remember the exact words. And when I try to share it with someone else, I can never remember the reference. So now it'll be cemented in my memory!
Isaiah 26:3-4 NKJV
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength.

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My verse for March 1st...
How can I repay the Lord for all His acts of kindness to me? I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116:12-13 NET

This is such a blessing to me! I can't believe I'm 5 verses in and I'm sticking with it. I realize when I think about how I'm doing I need to praise God in my excitement rather than fall into the sin of pride. This is a joy and blessing to me! I'm excited about how this is growing my relationship with my Savior. I always thought I was bad at Scripture memorization. But I think I must be getting a little help. :)

How are your New Year's resolutions going? Did you make any new commitments in 2011 that you are excited about growing in? Is there something new that God has shown you already this year and you have the ability to see the lesson? I find that I usually can't see until later in the year. I get so busy and caught up. It seems like it takes the reminder of Christmas for me to bring the past year in focus.