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March 3 - Beauty, Hope, and God’s Care

MARCH 3 - Beauty, Hope, and God’s Care 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:22–23; Psalm 25; Job 4–5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://amzn.to/4pmHfWh) // ________________________________________ “Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.” — Proverbs 11:22–23 (ESV) “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” — Psalm 25:4–5 (ESV) “Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he binds up; he shatters, but his hands heal.” — Job 5:17–18 (ESV) ________________________________________ Sometimes life feels like a mix of beauty and brokenness. You might see someone who seems to have it all together on the outside but is hurting or making bad choices inside—kind of like Proverbs 11:22, where beauty without wisdom is compared to jewelry on a pig. It’s not about looks; it’s about character. Psalm 25 shows us that real strength and beauty come from knowing God’s ways and letting Him lead. And in Job 5, we’re reminded that even when life hurts, God’s discipline isn’t to crush us but to heal and grow us. Life isn’t always picture-perfect. But God uses every season—our struggles, our mistakes, our waiting—to shape us into people who reflect His goodness. ________________________________________ THINK ABOUT IT 1. Character Over Looks: Why do you think Proverbs compares beauty without discretion to a gold ring on a pig’s nose? How can you focus on building inner character more than outward appearance? 2. Guided by God: Psalm 25 talks about asking God to teach and lead us. What’s one area of your life where you need His guidance right now? 3. Hope in Hardship: Job 5 says God wounds but also heals. How does this truth encourage you when things feel tough or confusing? ________________________________________ BOTTOM LINE True beauty and strength come from trusting God’s guidance and letting Him shape your heart—even through life’s challenges. ________________________________________ PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for caring about every part of my life—the good moments and the hard ones. Teach me Your ways and help me value character and wisdom over what people see on the outside. When life feels confusing or painful, remind me that You heal, guide, and shape me for good. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.