October 26, 2025

by Kimberly Hobbs 

EMPOWERING LIVES WITH PURPOSE:

The world measures our worth based on our appearance, production and performance, which is a shallow shell of a world.

We all want to be loved. We groan for it. We’re born to seek praise and recognition. Regardless of our physical appearance, talents and abilities, we are each an amazing creation in the image of God. We need to rise above vanity and encourage one another in the beauty God created each of us to exude.

Vanity is rooted in our insecurities and driven by our need for affirmations by others. Beware of vanity through these times.
Don’t be tempted to let others know about your good works. Do them in private.

“Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret” (Matthew 6:2-4).
Your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Vanity should have no place in our lives. God is clear on this. Enjoy your blessings which are all around you and give glory to His name whenever you have opportunity.

Help others without desiring recognition. God deserves the credit, after all, He is the one who created you for the PURPOSE. Please reach out to help another through their most difficult time and glorify your Father which is in heaven. He sees what we do when faced with helping another. Don’t shun God by looking the other way. Help when you can help. It won’t always be convenient.