At the beginning of my journey my desire was to be different from the women of the world. I desired to be pure and holy, a vessel of honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work as it says in 2 Timothy 2:21.
My heart overflowed with these words on July of 1999…I want to stand up and be different from the women of the world, I want to shine forth Your glory to a world that’s grown so cold, Cover my head with Your veil of holiness, clothe me with Your robe of righteousness, guide my feet to walk in wisdom, I will raise my hands in worship I will praise You all day long I will put my hand in Your hand, for in my heart You placed Your song, As we walk in Your will together oh so close side by side I will give You all the glory, for Your Savior and my Guide.
“A sweet woman of grace who is touched by the Masters’ hand shall reveal beauty beyond everyone’s belief. Her unquenchable love for the Lord grows with every beat of her heart and she delights in Him with every breath she takes. Her soul sings her song of love as she dances in step with her Savior and Lord. As she dwells in the secret place of His presence her spirit is renewed by His grace every day from glory to glory. An everlasting love flows as His hand weaves her heart so closely to His. They are woven so closely together, no one can separate for His deep Love is forever. Her relationship with Christ, the Giver of grace, causes her to abound in every good word and deed. Her smile can warm the coldest heart and her life shines and reflects the beauty of Christ with a youthful glow. Her joy is contagious and can heal a broken heart. Her emotions are governed by her loving and compassionate Savior. She trusts in Him completely, confiding in Him with every step she takes and only walks and moves as directed by the Holy Spirit. Her flaws and failures keep her humble. Her faith in Christ enables her to pick herself up and move on and work with what she has and all she can be through the power of His strength. Her thoughts are of lovely things, pure in heart with a positive outlook in everything she experiences. She is rich in spirit with meekness and a quietness that only comes from Him. Her willing hands with an open heart touch the weary and give hope to the hopeless as she shares her gift with others. Her countenance lights up the darkness as she passes by. She stands out in a crowd and everyone in her wake cannot help but hold her in high esteem for all that she is and believes. Her spiritual beauty that shines from the inside out is the perfect symbol of a woman after God`s own heart.”
A new woman of grace is what I long to be, so I can touch others and set people free, Jesus the giver of life filled with grace, is a gift beyond measure as I seek His face. Fashioned by His hand with articulate style, Graced with His beauty makes my life worthwhile.
I pray these words will be a blessing to you and inspire you to also stand up and be different and cause your heart to also long for His and be His vessel of honor. Don’t pay attention to what others say about you or what they may think. Keep striving to please the Lord, for in His eyes you are precious and priceless and that’s all that matters.
Everyday I seek His face and strive to be His sweet vessel of honor so I will be pleasing in His sight at all times.
Love & blessings my friends, you are loved, Jan
© PassionateHeartLFH
Author June Hodgins 