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Beautiful Women of Faith!

Every person has unique gifts from God, but many women do not see themselves as a special gift. This way of thinking may come from how society defines being "gifted."

Many people think of "gifted" as referring to the smart, beautiful, and privileged few. In schools, we have special classes for children who are academically strong, but we often ignore other areas where people can shine. We reward those who are brilliant or attractive, even if they act unethically or lack good character. This can lead us to judge whose life is more valuable, making others feel inadequate. However, God enjoys turning the "ordinary" into something extraordinary.
The word "gift" here is the same as the term used in 1 Corinthians to describe spiritual gifts. It means a special ability given to us by God as a favor. God wants us to be thankful for these gifts and to use them.
One important keyword in this passage is "neglect." This means being careless with something or failing to see its true value. This is a risk for all of us. We might look at how many people we reach and think it's too few. We could set unrealistic priorities and undervalue what God is doing in our lives. The Lord reminds us not to despise the day of small things (Zech. 4:10).
Precious, sister! You have been gifted by God for a purpose. Stir up the gift that He has placed within you! Use it, nurture it, and thank Him for it! As you do so, you will witness growth, progress, and the ministry that flows in and through your life, in accordance with 1 Timothy 4:15: "Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, so that your progress may be evident to all."

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for creating me with purpose and beauty. Help me see myself as You see me, not through the world’s standards. Remind me that I am wonderfully made and that I am chosen, cherished, and loved. When I doubt myself, let Your voice remind me of my worth. Teach me to walk with confidence and humility. Encourage me to use my hands to serve, my heart to love, and my voice to uplift others, so they can also see their own worth.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”