Scripture References: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 139:14, 2 Samuel 14:25, 1 Peter 3:3-5, Isaiah 53:2-6Intro:Personal story about struggling with beauty and aging.The question: "Where does your beauty come from?"Acknowledging that experiences and influences shape our beliefs about beauty.The desire for God to interrupt lies and reveal truth.Key Points:The Longing for Beauty:Humans are fascinated with beauty and made to "gaze."Psalm 27:4: David's desire to gaze upon God's beauty.The beauty of God is not escapism, but strength in turmoil.We crave beauty because God is the ultimate beauty.Defining Beauty:Beauty is pleasurable perception, perfection, and ultimate.It evokes worship and enjoyment.God is the foundation of all beauty, perfect and flawless.God's creation, including humans, reflects His beauty.God's Beauty in Us:Psalm 139:14: We are fearfully and wonderfully made by God.We are intrinsically beautiful because we are "God-breathed."God's beauty is seen in acts of sacrificial love and stories.Jesus: Doing Beautiful, Not Just Looking Beautiful:Isaiah 53:2-6: Jesus had no outward beauty, but performed the ultimate act of love.1 Peter 3:3-5: True beauty comes from the inner self, the spirit.The gospel: Jesus exchanged our ugliness for His beauty.Finding True Satisfaction:Lesser beauties never satisfy the longing for God.We are to push aside distractions and seek God's presence.One day, we will be fully satisfied in His presence.Call to Action:Ask God to reveal and remove lies about beauty.Believe God's truth about your creation and redemption.Make David's prayer your own: to gaze upon God's beauty.Seek God's presence as the only true satisfaction.Confess struggles and receive prayer for freedom.Embrace the freedom God offers.Conclusion:God is the source of all beauty, and we find our true beauty in Him.We are made to gaze upon His beauty, which satisfies our deepest longing.We are invited to live in the freedom and truth of God's love. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.