Valerie Jones

{Live with Purpose. Lead with Passion.}

I am a blogger, worship leader, and speaker who helps worship leaders and team members connect with purpose and passion in life and leadership by offering encouragement, community, and practical resources so that they can thrive in life and leadership, both on and off the platform.

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{#ModelStatus | Guest Blogger, Maddie Grace}

My sweet girl, Maddie Grace, wanted to write a little post for my blog. She is only twelve, but what's she's talking about here is important; and, I am glad that she wants to use her voice to encourage others to reflect Christ. She's growing into quite a beauty, inside and out. God's masterpiece. It makes my heart smile to watch how He's working in her life. Thanks for reading!___ The teacher was late. 10 minutes late. It was 7th period spiritual life class. Me,Daisy, Malcolm and Dalton took action, we ran to the wall and struck awkward model poses. They were very, um...disturbing or model-ish as we might say. We stood frozen, and then the teacher came in. "Hey guys sorry I'm, oh..." He said with just one glimpse of us. We all burst out laughing. Then I started thinking about what a model's purpose is: to "advertise" clothing and make people want to buy it. In the same way, we are God's models. He uses us to go and to advertise his word, his truth and make people want and need Him more. We are called to be a model for God. We are made in his image, specifically for His purpose. You don't have to have the greatest hair or the prettiest face! So just remember, the next time you get an opportunity, model God's truth the best you can. #modelstatus