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 
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
With your life surrendered to Jesus you sparkle with radiance that
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
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