I do not normally follow beauty pageants, but this one caught my eye.
Last Saturday, 17-year-old Nebraska-born, Teresa Scanlan, was crowned Miss America, the youngest winner since 1937.
Four of the many interesting facts to know about this poised pageant winner are that she's aiming for the White House, she doesn't hide her dedication to God, she is the middle child of seven and she was home schooled.
She penned her thoughts and prayers daily during the week of the Miss Nebraska competition. While reading 2 Tim. 2:15: "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth," she meditated on the verse and wrote the following prayer:
"Dear God, please help me to be a diligent servant not only today but from here on out. Give me the strength and wisdom to accurately handle your word of truth and the diligence and perseverance necessary to be a worker who is not ashamed. I wish to be a shining light for you, a glowing example of who you are, and a grain of salt in a tasteless world. Whether or not this is achieved through a position, crown, title, or job, please place me exactly where you need me to be an effective ambassador for you. I am clay in your hands, your humble servant, willing to do whatever you wish for me in your perfect plan. I love you so much and thank you for blessing me so tremendously and bestowing such outstanding opportunity on me. My greatest wish is to exemplify your love through my words and actions in order to bring others to you. Your Loving Daughter, Teresa."
A leader at 17.
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