Be Inviting, Be Captivating, Be BEAUTIFUL

Girls of God - June 12, 2008

Be inviting. Be captivating. Be beautiful.



I. Be Inviting

a.100% attention

i.Honest, sincere, listening, undivided, undistracted, caring

ii. Be yourself & let others be themselves
iii. Truly caring and accepting others shows people God

iv. Ephesians 5:1-2 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.

v. 1 John 4:11-12 Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.



II. Be Captivating

a. Be kind, gentle, loving and even if people are not loving in return

i. Galatians 5:22-23 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

b. Purse others like God pursues us (ex: people in your family, girls, new girls especially the quiet ones, BUT not boys!)

i. Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.

c. We can’t wait to feel safe to love and invite. Go out there and love people they way you want to be loved!

i. Romans 12:9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them.



III. Be beautiful

a. Accept yourself. Don’t think you have to change to be somebody. Be content with how God created you.

i. 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.

ii. Isaiah 44:21 I, the Lord, made you, and I will not forget you.

iii. Isaiah 46:3 I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.

b. Have substance. Depth of soul. Not me. But Christ. Christ makes you whole.

i. Be confident in who you are. Not arrogant. You’re secure because God offers you security.

1. Isaiah 30:15 Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.

2. 1 Peter 3:3-4 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 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.



IV. Now what are your action steps…

a. 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.

New summer dates.

Hola everyone,

As you may know having been at the meeting we have rescheduled our next meeting to July 10th, 2008 because of the camp many of you are attending. Hope you all have a great time and learn much to come share with us. Safe and joyous returns for all! God Bless!

-E