I AM so you don't have to be Lesson 2

'I AM' Study Round Two Lesson Two

Lesson Two - Beautiful To God
Background reading: Exodus 2, Acts 7, Isaiah 53
Focal Verses:
"It was at this time that Moses was born; and he was lovely in the sight of God, and he was nurtured three months in his father's house. Acts 7:20 NASB
"He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not." Isaiah 53:2-3 NIV
"For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation." Psalm 149:4

Discussion Questions:
What is your initial response when anyone suggests you are beautiful?
With my current health/teeth issues that is not something I hear very often. People will tell me that I look nice, and stuff like that, and I duck my head say thank you and go about my business. I am usually the one giving the compliments not receiving them.

Do you find you engage in a lot of negative 'self-talk'? How much of your thought life does this form of thinking consume?
Yes, I think that some negative 'self-talk' is normal, but I do fight reverse pride which is closely tied to low self esteem. And I defeat myself more than anyone else. At night a lot when I review my day and see what an over all failure I am.

What is the most radical transformation you've witnessed in an individual after they were born again? It's okay to tell about your own!
I was blessed years ago to attend a concert by Mercy Me, when they did their alter call, there was a young man (could not see him well) that was one of the last to come out of the crowd and approach a pastor. They took all of them into the back of the small arena we were in and ministered to them, then returned them after a couple of songs. I was watching for this young man and he came out with hands lifted, a lighter step, and a renewed heart. He is one of those that I like to say got SAVED. Reminds me of the scripture Luke 7:47 "Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven. the same loves little."

The imagery of being a City Girl has absolutely changed the way I perceive my worth before God. Does it yours? Will you receive this truth and let it boost your righteous confidence?
I know that I am the daughter of the Most High, but sometimes I think it is more head knowledge then heart knowledge and is something that I need to work on. I have always said that when I get to heaven, I am going to have a burger king crown, and an outhouse, and just be so glad to be there. I think I am going to have to rethink this statement.