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Elizabeth George's brand-new Beautiful in God's Eyes Growth and Study Guide provides questions and insights to help women apply the truths of Beautiful in God's Eyes to their lives. With practical wisdom, Elizabeth shows women how to triumph over daily pressure and enjoy the creativity, fulfillment, beauty, and purposes God reveals in Proverbs 31 bydeveloping a passionate life visionmaking time for family, friends, and Godimproving life-management skillskeeping their sights on God's plantending to the fires of heart and homeThis enlightening study guide encourages women to grow spiritually strong, put their efforts in the right places, and become the active, influential, on-fire believers God wants them to be.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 mars 2005
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736935494
Langue	English

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Verses marked KJV are taken from the New Scofield Reference Bible, authorized King James Version. Copyright 1967 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Used by permission.
Italicized text in Scripture quotations indicate author s emphasis.
Cover by Dugan Design Group, Bloomington, Minnesota
Acknowledgment
As always, thank you to my dear husband, Jim George, M.Div.,Th.M., for your able assistance, guidance, suggestions and loving encouragement on this project.
BEAUTIFUL IN GOD S EYES GROWTH AND STUDY GUIDE Copyright 2005 by Elizabeth George Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN-13: 978-0-7369-1547-2 ISBN-10: 0-7369-1547-8
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Contents
A Word of Welcome
1. A Rare Treasure -Her Character
2. A Sparkling Jewel -Her Value
3. A Solid Rock -Her Loyalty
4. An Unfailing Prize -Her Contribution
5. A Spring of Goodness -Her Mission
6. A Fountain of Joy -Her Heart
7. An Enterprising Spirit -Her Provision
8. A Pattern for the Household -Her Discipline
9. A Field of Dreams -Her Vision
10. An Eager Attitude -Her Work
11. A Taste of Success -Her Confidence
12. A Little Night Work -Her Diligence
13. A Helping Hand -Her Mercy
14. A Double Blessing -Her Preparation
15. A Tapestry of Beauty -Her Handiwork
16. A Man of Influence -Her Husband
17. A Creative Professional -Her Industry
18. A Wardrobe of Virtues -Her Clothing
19. A Law of Kindness -Her Words
20. A Watchful Eye -Her Management
21. A Cup of Blessing -Her Family
22. A Crowning Chorus -Her Praise
23. A Spirit of Reverence -Her Faith
24. The Harvest of a Lifetime -Her Reward
Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group
About the Author
A Woman After God s Own Heart
A Woman After God’s Own Heart Study Series
Books by Elizabeth George
A Word of Welcome

W elcome to this helpful and practical handbook for you and others who desire to become even more beautiful in God s eyes. The book Beautiful in God s Eyes and this growth and study guide highlight the 22 excellent character qualities for women presented in Proverbs 31:10-31. No matter what your age, stage, or marital status, your journey verse-by-verse through this passage in the Bible will be relevant and motivating!
A Word of Instruction
The exercises in this study guide center on the Bible and are easy to do. You ll need your copy of the book Beautiful in God s Eyes , your Bible, a dictionary, and a heart ready to discover what God has to say to you about becoming a woman of authentic beauty.
In each lesson you ll be asked to read the corresponding chapter from Beautiful in God s Eyes and answer questions that will help you better understand God s plan and purpose for you as a woman. The aim of this study is to fine-tune your knowledge of God s design for your heart and your life-both inside and out-and to help you apply God s truth in life-changing ways.
A Word for Your Group
You will grow as you work your way through the biblical principles presented in this study guide and use them in daily life. But I urge you to share the rich and life-changing journey with others-with your friends, with a small group of neighbors, with the women in your Sunday school class or Bible study. In a group, no matter how small or large, there is personal care and interest. There is sharing. There are sisters-in-Christ to pray for you. There is a mutual exchange of experiences. There is accountability. And, yes, there is peer pressure, which helps us get our lessons done so that glorious growth occurs! And there is sweet, sweet encouragement as you share God s Word with others and stimulate one another to greater love and good works.
To encourage you to organize and lead a group, I ve included a section titled Leading a Bible Study Discussion Group. You may also find this information and more on my website, www.ElizabethGeorge.com .
A Word of Encouragement
As you daily incorporate the truths from God s Word that are featured in the book Beautiful in God s Eyes and in this exciting study guide, you will never be the same! By God s grace and with His help, you will find yourself being transformed day-by-day into the woman you yearn to be- a woman who reflects God s nature, lives out His goals, brings honor and glory to His name, and blesses others-a woman who is truly beautiful in God s eyes.

In His great and everlasting love,
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A Rare Treasure
Her Character

Read the chapter in Beautiful in God s Eyes titled A Rare Treasure-Her Character. How did this chapter encourage you?
How did it challenge you?
What ideas were new to you or showed you an area you need to pay more attention to?
An Alphabet of Character
Read through Proverbs 31:10-31, God s portrait of the kind of woman who is beautiful in His eyes. Jot down the character traits you see in her.
Why do you think this portrait is in the Bible?
Which is your favorite verse and why?
Which is the most challenging verse to you and why?
A Picture of Beauty
Look up the word virtuous (or worthy, excellent, noble, capable, whichever term your Bible uses in Proverbs 31:10) in a dictionary and write out a simple definition. (As a bonus, you can look up all of the terms above!)
The word virtuous (worthy, excellent, noble, capable, well) is used only four times in the Bible to describe a woman. Read these verses and note why each woman merits this description.
Ruth 3:11-
Proverbs 12:4 ( KJV )-
Proverbs 31:10-
Proverbs 31:29 ( KJV )-
A powerful mind -Think about your life for a moment. When do you need power of mind to endure and follow-through?
What can you do today to strengthen yourself in this area? Pray about it now-and take a first step! What will it be?
A powerful body -Now think about your body. When do you need power of body to endure and follow-through?
What can you do today to strengthen yourself in this area? Pray about it now. What will your first step be?
An Army of Virtues
What is your response to being pictured as a soldier or warrior when it comes to your many roles and responsibilities?
How do you measure up?
Can you think of changes that need to be made? List several of the big ones here.
The How-To s of Beauty
1. Cultivate the desire -List four or five desires you would like to realize by the end of your life. What can you do in at least one of those areas of desire Today? This week?
2. Give it time -What steps can you take today to ensure you have time for each of these areas? Time reading God s Word- Time with other godly women- Time reading biographies-
An Invitation to Beauty

The Proverbs 31 woman didn t just happen. She didn t just appear overnight. No, she grew and developed as God worked in her heart and life one day at a time over a lifetime. Do you desire to be this kind of woman? Then write out a short prayer of commitment to God describing your desire and ask Him for His strength for today and for a lifetime as His Proverbs 31 woman.

My Prayer of Commitment Lord of all beauty and grace, help me to remember to improve or change this one thing in my life:
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A Sparkling Jewel
Her Value

Read the chapter in Beautiful in God s Eyes titled A Sparkling Jewel-Her Value. How did this chapter encourage you?
How did it challenge you?
What ideas were new to you or showed you an area you need to pay more attention to?
Searching for Treasure
Think of a gem or special piece of jewelry you own or know about. Why does it impress you, or what do you like about it?
What gives it value?
The How-To s of Beauty
1. Grow in practical skills -Note the references to home management, time management, and money management skills in Proverbs 31:10-31. Now think of yourself as God s precious jewel. How do you think these practical skills increase your value to those at home, church, work, and in your community? Home management- Money management- Time management-
2. Grow in emotional stability -How or why does emotional stability increase your value to your husband, children, parents, friends, employer, and co-workers? Look up and list the character qualities encouraged in each of these passages. Also note what you can do to make each quality part of your daily life. Be specific. Proverbs 14:30- Proverbs 19:2b- Proverbs 19:11- Proverbs 25:28-
An Invitation to Beauty

What steps can you take to gain greater emotional stability?
What steps can you take to sharpen your practical skills? For instance Books to read? Classes to take? Women who can mentor you in your practical skills? Other activities?
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A Solid Rock
Her Loyalty

Read the chapter in Beautiful in God s Eyes titled A Solid Rock-Her Loyalty. How did this chapter encourage you?
How did it challenge you?
What ideas were new to you or showed you an area you need to pay more attention to?
The Language of Loyalty
Rest -What are the indications that your husband or someone else in your life rests in your support?
Encouragement -What have you done this week to be an encouragement to your husband? To others?
Trust in God -How do you respond to the thought that your husband and the people in your life should be able to trust you as they trust God?
Checklist for Loyalty
Trustworthiness is the first character trait mentioned in Proverbs 31:10-31. Consider how trustworthy you are in the following areas. Note the areas where you are solid. Also note where you are