Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Are You Adorned with a Quiet Spirit?

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
 
Forty-three years ago today I did adorn my hair with flowers, wore a lovely long white gown and received from my sweet husband a gold band wedding band. That was outward adornment. The inward adornment in my heart has grown and changed over the years…and I’ve been pleasantly surprised that some people see within me a gentle and quiet spirit. I still see some rebellion that God is dealing with within me…but I have grown and matured in the Lord—with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God is good—He is the precious one in my life. His imperishable quality of love is what encourages me—so that I can encourage others. I see that as one of my gifts of the Spirit—encouragement. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord. Always. When You return, Jesus, I want my thoughts to be Your thoughts…and my words and actions to be pleasing—not to men, but to You. If I am alive on earth when the Day of the Lord happens, I want to be found doing something honorable in Your Sight. How about you?
 
Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, continue to work in my heart and life that I would think, say and do pleasing things…and be adorned with a quiet spirit that is precious to You.
 
Happy 43rd Anniversary to my sweet Honey!
 
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