God's Glamour Girl 

God's Glamour Girl

 

God's Glamour Girl

You voted for God's Glamour Girl & your results are here! After you read my article, scroll down to see who made the exciting 2009 list!

A few days ago, I was at the supermarket picking up donuts for work when Glamour magazine caught my eye. Renee Zellweger was the cover girl. She had on the softest pink dress. Her fair skin melted into the satin. The look was iridescent. She was radiant. I wish I glowed like a star… I whined to myself. 

 

In addition to a feature story on Renee--- Glamour promised a list of the 50 most glamorous women of 2009. Very interesting… I thought to myself. Who are the 50 most glamorous women of 2009? And how did they qualify? I couldn’t resist, so I bought a copy.

 

Later that day, I gobbled up my new magazine. I chewed every meaty-morsel from cover to cover. The 50 most glamorous women of 2009 included: Reece Witherspoon for her likeability and legs. Jennifer Aniston for her Cali-girl style. Beyonce Knowles for oozing glamour. Gywneth Paltrow for her natural fashion ease. Katie Holmes for being both sophisticated and cool. And… 45 other women for their femme fatale.

 

After finishing the article, I closed the magazine and threw it on the floor. I felt empty. I had just feasted on a five course serving of Hollywood---yet I was still starving. Even with all the cream cheese couture, there wasn’t enough ruffley substance to satisfy my appetite. I needed some real food, something that would stick to my ribs.

 

I reached for my Bible & flipped to Matthew 5:6, which says: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

 

“Lord,” I prayed. “I want to be filled with the kind of beauty you admire.”

 

 Glamour: Let's Break it Down 

Who is God’s glamour girl? And, what are her admirable qualities?

 

According to Scripture, she is:

 

G – Gorgeous inside & out

She fears the Lord knowing He is the source of all good things.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:30

 

L – Laughter

She’s isn’t afraid to laugh out loud
and she looks for ways to encourage others.

…the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10

 

 A – All about adoration

She’s got a heart for applauding her King.
She loves to praise & worship her God.

Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
Worship the LORD with gladness;

come before him with joyful songs.

Psalm 100:1-2

 

M – Mercy

Her heart is full of compassion and her hands are ready to serve.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3:12-14

 

 O – Original

She’s uniquely herself. She places her whole life in God’s hands---

knowing as His creation she already shines like a star.

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…

Psalm 139:13-14

 

 U – Understanding

She has a ravenous appetite for wisdom & she loves to read the Bible.

She’s thirsty for truth & delights in understanding the mysteries of God.

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

 through knowledge its rooms are filled with
rare and beautiful treasures.

Proverbs 24:3-4

 

 R – Righteousness

She keeps herself pure.

She desires to be an untarnished vessel for God’s anointing to flow through.

Nothing is more important to God’s Glamour Girl
than establishing heaven’s kingdom on earth.

But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.

My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long.

Psalm 71:14-15

 

GLAMOUR:

God’s glamour girl is gorgeous inside & out.
She’s filled with laughter.

She has a song in her heart. Mercy springs from her spirit.

She’s totally original. Her Bible is handy.

And she uses her unique gifts & talents to share the saving message of Jesus with the world.

 

 The Confident Christian Woman

Be encouraged glamour girl! You belong to the Most High God. As His daughter you live by another standard than one Hollywood and the fashion magazines portray. Heaven is your eternal home & you are astounding in unearthly beauty.

 

With your life surrendered to Jesus you sparkle with radiance that Rodeo Drive wishes it had!

 

You are spiritually savvy and God has created you to be exquisite in Him.

 

The more you sit at His feet---the more His image will be seen in you. He is love. How does anything else compare to that? Seriously, what could be more attractive than love?

 

The next time you look in the mirror, please don’t compromise your heart by comparing yourself to anyone else. There’s no one like you. Be confident in Christ. He created you to be beautiful beyond Beverly Hills and Sunset Boulevard.   

 

How about a deal? If you stop longing for the life of Ann Hathaway and let her admire the princess in you---I’ll forget reasoning how I might be like Renee Zellweger and let her admire God’s radiance in me! Agreed?

You can also read this article at CBN.com.

 

 Our Own Top 50

Let’s have some fun. Do you want to create our own list of God’s Glamour Girls?

 

Let’s compile a list of the 50 Most Glamorous Christian Women of 2009.

 

Email your vote to me of who you think is a glamorous Christian woman. She’s got to be a woman of faith. A woman who is clearly serving God that you admire for her beautiful Christian qualities.

 

 Cast Your Vote!

Who has touched your life with the beauty of God’s love? 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Encourage one another and build each other up…”

 

You can cast your vote for The 50 Most Glamorous Christian Women of 2009 by clicking on the Free Devotional Web page to enter your information.

 

Then move down to comments and vote by giving your nominee’s full name along with the specific Christian traits you admire about her. (Remember---We’re looking for inward qualities.)

 

I’ll keep track of your responses and post the exciting results on
September 30, 2009.
  Scroll down to see the responses!

 

1 Peter 3:3-5 encourages:

“Don't be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. That is the way the holy women of old made themselves beautiful.

 ~ The Votes Are Here & I Have Your Results ~
Here is your 2009 list of God's Glamour Girls


  1. Allison Bottke
  2. Angela Hunt
  3. Anita Renfroe
  4. Anne G. Lotz
  5. Barbara Johnson
  6. Beth Moore
  7. Beth Patch
  8. Betty Robinson
  9. Betty Southard
  10. Beverly Lewis
  11. Bodie Thoene
  12. Britt Nicole
  13. Carol Kent
  14. Cathy Hake
  15. Cathy Lechner 
  16. Claire Colvin
  17. Colleen Coble
  18. Courtney Clark Cleveland
  19. Cynthia Heald
  20. Darlene Zschech
  21. Dee Henderson
  22. Donna Partow
  23. Elizabeth George
  24. Elizabeth Hassleback
  25. Emilie Barnes
  26. Florence Littauer
  27. Francine Rivers
  28. Golden Keyes Parsons
  29. Gloria Copeland
  30. Haley DiMarco
  31. Hannah Goodwyn
  32. Jan Karon
  33. Jenn Helvering
  34. Jenna Lucado
  35. Joni E. Tada
  36. Joyce L. Rodgers
  37. Joyce Meyer
  38. Juanita Bynum
  39. Julie Ann Barnhill
  40. Julie Ferwerda 
  41. June Hunt
  42. Karen James
  43. Karen Kingsbury
  44. Karen Linamen
  45. Kathleen Morgan
  46. Kay Arthur
  47. Kim Vogel Sawyer
  48. Kristi Watts
  49. Kristin Billerbeck
  50. Lauraine Snelling
  51. Lawana Blackwell
  52. Lena Nelson Dooley
  53. Leslie Sansone
  54. Linda Chaikin
  55. Linda Dillow
  56. Lisa Bevere
  57. Lisa Harper 
  58. Lisa Tawn Bergren
  59. Lisa Whelchel
  60. Liz Curtis Higgs
  61. Lori Copeland
  62. Lori Wick
  63. Luci Swindoll
  64. Marita Littauer
  65. Mandisa
  66. Marilyn Meberg
  67. Mary Hollingsworth
  68. Melody Carlson
  69. Michelle M. Hammond
  70. Nancy L. DeMoss
  71. Neta Jackson
  72. Nicole C. Mullen
  73. Nicole Johnson
  74. Pam Farrel
  75. Paula White
  76. Patsy Clairmont
  77. Priscilla Shirer
  78. Rebecca St. James
  79. Rich Stearns
  80. Robin Jones Gunn
  81. Sally Stuart
  82. Sandi Patty
  83. Sara Evans
  84. Sarah Palin
  85. Sarah Pollak
  86. Sheila Walsh
  87. Sheri R. Shepherd
  88. Stasi Eldredge
  89. Stormie Omartian
  90. Susan Titus Osborn
  91. Terri Blackstock
  92. Terry Meeuwsen
  93. Tracie Peterson
  94. Tricia Goyer
  95. Vicki Courtney
  96. Victoria Osteen 
  97. Vonda Skelton
  98. Wanda E. Brunstetter
  99. Yvette Nicole Brown
  100. YOU!!!