Caffeine

Inside Out

I really liked my devo. today and thought you might too ;)

Like many women each morning, perhaps you wake up, pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a shower and then get ready to meet the world.
The care involved in our routines begs the question: how much time do we spend getting ready spiritually each morning? Do we take any time at all to ask God to guide us during our day? Do we read the scriptures, meditate or pray so that we can be more patient, kind and loving? Or do we worry more about getting out the door than about the condition of our hearts?
Caring for our outward appearance is not wrong...as long as we don't neglect focusing on our inner thoughts and attitudes too. The prophet Jeremiah noted that women are unlikely to forget their accessories, but God's ppl are prone to forget him. If we are honest, we'll admit that we are much like the Israelites. In the midst of our busy lives, God often gets pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. But spiritual growth happens from the inside out.
Try this: as you shower, praise God for the cleansing that Jesus' forgiveness provides. As you're getting dressed, thank God for clothing you with Christ's righteousness. When you put on your moisturizer, ask God to soften your heart to his leading throughout the day. As you apply your makeup, thank him for being the foundation of your life. When you put in your contacts, ask God to give you eyes to see his workings in the world. And as you put on your earrings, thank him for beautifying your life with the fruits of the Spirit.
Who knows? After talking to God throughout the morning, you might not even need caffeine!!

"Does a maiden forget her jewlery, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet my ppl have forgotten me, days without number." - Jeremiah 2:32