Day One

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braded hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."

.::~1 Peter 3:3-4~::.

One of the many things that stood off the pages of 1 Peter this evening. The words inner self, unfading beauty, gentle, quiet, and great worth. :-) The things I long to have as a woman after the Father's heart. In light of imperishable things, the menial things of the world fade away. My menial concerns, my little annoyances with the pattern of life...all gray in contrast to the riches of Who He is, and Who He means for me to be.

There's so much more worth in the gentle. In the quiet. In the beauty of the inner self.

::date on picture is wrong::

Above is a piece of my designated haven. As designated as living with ten people, and sharing a room with three other girls can get---but I love it. I had a hard time picking what today's picture would be, and wanting to show you my lovely yard sale purchase--the Italian-style lamp and shade at left--I thought I'd share a whole wall of my place of refuge. This is my desk, beside my bed, where I keep my favorite books handy, and a small supply of dark chocolate. The word TRUST hanging on the wall was given to me from Anna (made by her talented brother!), and is a reminder of many truths that have become dear to me.

And above that, a painting of an Italian cafe. :-)

Be blessed, friend, on this sleepy Monday night. May another weekday/workday bring you word of His unfailing love (Ps. 143:8), as by His love for you, He stirs your heart with the inner beauty of Who He is. :-)

Until tomorrow...

Jen

"There is as much difference between spiritual joys and earthly as between a banquet that is eaten and one that is painted on the wall." ~Thomas Watson