8 Oct, 2007

Blessed Britney?

God's Story describes a godly woman.

Spears Loses Custody of Her Kids

LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears' continuing downward spiral took a devastating turn last week when she was ordered to relinquish custody of her children by a judge who had cited her drug-and-alcohol-fueled lifestyle.

Superior Court Judge Scott M. Gordon ruled that that ex-husband Kevin Federline will take Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, beginning Wednesday "until further order of the court."

The order stemmed from an unspecified oral motion made by Federline's lawyers and was handled in a closed-door hearing. The judge's order did not state the reason for the change in custody and he ordered all transcripts of the proceedings sealed.

photo & story courtesy msn.msnbc.com, 10/1/07

Proverbs 31:26-31 (CEV)

26Her words are sensible,

and her advice

is thoughtful.

27She takes good care

of her family

and is never lazy.

28Her children praise her,

and with great pride

her husband says,

29"There are many good women,

but you are the best!"

30Charm can be deceiving,

and beauty fades away,

but a woman

who honors the LORD

deserves to be praised.

31Show her respect--

praise her in public

for what she has done.

What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about a godly woman?

Check out these study notes from Tyndale's LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE:

31:10-31 Proverbs has a lot to say about women...This woman is an excellent wife and mother...Her strength and dignity do not come from her amazing achievements...they are a result of her reverence for God. In our society, where physical appearance counts for so much, it may surprise us to realize that her appearance is never mentioned. Her attractiveness comes entirely from her character...the woman in these verses may not be one woman - she may be a composite portrait of ideal womanhood...her fear of God leads to enjoyment, success, honor and worth. Proverbs is practical for us because it shows us how to become wise, make good decisions, and live according to God's ideal.

Celebrity Britney Spears is currently missing God's plan for a woman to be praised and called "blessed".

Her life is a vivid illustration of why each of us must have a reverence for our loving God and trust Him to help us make wise choices every day.

How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?

  • Thank God that part of His sovereign plan included Moms! Thank God for your mom even though she isn't or wasn't perfect. Pray for her to seek God in everything she does.
  • For two weeks, keep a daily journal in which you write down a list of your choices - good and not so good. At the end, evaluate what you have learned about seeking godly wisdom every day.
  • If you are a girl, let today's scripture be a motivational reminder of the woman that God wants you to be.
  • If you are a guy, affirm your female family members and friends for the godly character qualities you see in them.
  • Read the rest of the passage in Proverbs 31:10-31.

How can we connect today's story and God's Story scripture and our story to others?

  • Pray that Britney Spears and her ex will come to see their need for Jesus. Pray for God's protection for their children.
  • Email today's DAILYBIDE to your friends and family who know Jesus. Use it as an encouragement for all of us to live every day according to God's wisdom.
  • Use this latest Britney story to talk to your friends who need Jesus. Ask them if they think she should have any custody of her children? Ask them what they they it would take for Britney to get her life together? Be ready to share your story - how you need Jesus every day and how you must depend on Him to make good choices.
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