It all started a few weeks ago when my mother and I were talking about university and what my plans are for the future, and after talking for quite a while about the prospects of oxford (hey, I know what you're thinking, but I'm actually pretty smart ok?) she started telling that if I wanted to have that sort of life, I need a clear strong voice of my own - an opinion, a belief, a personality and a general being.
So this got me thinking, what voice do I want to have? What sort of woman do I want to be? And, as per usual, this brought me back to prayer, and my bible.
So here are the two verses I want to focus on:
1. 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT)
You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
I want to focus on this verse because this is pretty much a description of the woman I want to be. I want to en-capture this verse for myself, and ask God to make me beautiful on the inside. I want people to recognise that gentle and quiet spirit within me, and know that I'm a child of God.
2. Matthew 12:15-21 (MSG)
Look well at my handpicked servant;
I love [her] so much, take such delight in [her]. I've placed my Spirit on [her];
[she'll] decree justice to the nations.
But [she] won't yell, won't raise [her] voice;
there'll be no commotion in the streets.
[She] won't walk over anyone's feelings,
won't push you into a corner.
Before you know it, [her] justice will triumph;
the mere sound of [her] name will signal hope, even
among far-off unbelievers.
This verse is so perfect to me, because it gives a general summary of what I want to be/achieve.
So all that's left to do is work hard, trust in God and believe for the best. . . watch this space.
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