WHEN THIS WORLD SAYS YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH

WHEN THIS WORLD SAYS YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH

Monday, July 27, 2015

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. The incredible freedom and the warm comfort that the words of Psalm 139 bring to my heart are so treasured. God reaches out to each and every one of us in that passage and gives us purpose, worth, and a love that we cannot comprehend. He makes us whole and complete. We are not here on this earth by happenstance, created with no purpose and without thoughtful detail. 

"For You formed my inward parts;
 You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. .  My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret, 
And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;
And in Your book were all written
the days that were ordained for me,
when as yet there was not one of them." 

| Psalm 139:13-16 |

You were handcrafted, thoughtfully designed, and uniquely knit together by God. You are wonderfully made. You are whole and beautiful. How encouraging is that! In a culture so focused on physical beauty it is easy to lose sight of what it really means to be a woman, and more importantly, a woman of God, created in His image. In Genesis 2:22 it says: "The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man..”. That is truly beautiful. God fashioned her, as He has fashioned you and I. The word used in Genesis 2:22 for the fashioning of the woman is banah. This word is used in scripture to describe the making of a temple, or forms of art. As an artist would carefully create a sculpture so too we have been carefully sculpted by God; sculpted in His image, and given tremendous worth.

So on those days when the world says you're not enough, remember, you were hand crafted with purpose and love, knit together perfectly and uniquely, by a God that loves you so deeply He gave Himself up for you; pouring Himself out on the cross, bearing the weight of your sin, and conquering death that you might live eternally with Him. He did this for us all so that we might have eternal life. He would have done it for only you. That is how much you are worth. That is how much you are loved. 

I hope this encourages your heart today as it has encouraged mine. Live today to the fullest! You are loved. You are known. Have a beautiful Monday, sweet friends.


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COFFEE AND MILK FACE MASK

COFFEE AND MILK FACE MASK

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Hello friends! You know me, always trying natural beauty treatments. It's tremendous fun! And I've found that natural treatments work far better than any drugstore product. As silly as it may seem ( and look ) this coffee/milk face mask is a treasure!

Most people drink coffee, including myself. Especially mocha frappes. I could get fat off of frappes. 

( In case you missed it: 3 Ingredient Frappe Recipe ). Coffee can be used for more than a tasty delight. There are many varying uses. This simple coffee/milk face mask is my favorite! 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds. ( I prefer a course grind )

• 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk. ( 2% or whole milk works wonderfully. Raw milk is even better! )

APPLICATION: Combine the coffee grounds and milk and mix well. The mixture will be thick but not pasty. If it's a little hard to work with just add a bit more milk. Let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes. Gently massage the coffee/milk mixture onto face and let dry. This can be quite messy so make sure you apply over a sink. Leave mask on for 15-20 minutes ( or longer if you prefer )  and then rinse off with cold water, massaging gently to exfoliate any dead skin from  the face.  Your skin will be luminescent and baby soft! As an added bonus, the aroma from this mask is incredibly relaxing. 

Note: You might feel a slight tingling on your face from the this mask, but it should not cause any irritation or discomfort whatsoever. I have never had any kind of a bad reaction from this mask, but please remove right away if you experience any discomfort. Everyone's skin is different and reacts differently to varying natural ingredients. 

THE BENEFITS. 

Coffee is packed with antioxidants that help protect your skin and prevent premature signs of aging. Huzzah! These same antioxidants are calming to the skin, making coffee ideal for those with acne prone skin. Coffee, of course, has stimulating properties. When applied to the face it improves blood flow, leaving your skin brighter and more luminescent. 

Milk contains lactic acid and Vitamins A and D. The lactic acid that naturally occurs in milk is a beta hydroxy acid ( Commonly known as salicylic acid. It is a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of the systemic causes of blemishes ). It gently exfoliates the skin leaving it cashmere soft. Vitamin D is an antioxidant that helps promote skin cell growth. Beta-carotenes and retinol are both derived from vitamin A. They help improve the overall feel and look of skin. 

So there you have it! This coffee face mask is so simple, but tremendously helpful to your skin. When I first tried it I noticed a difference in my skin after the first application. It reduced redness, brightened, and smoothed my skin to that baby soft texture we girls long for.

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