Monday, July 03, 2006

True Beauty

I was reminded today of my beauty by the one who makes me beautiful. Recently, I've been so focused on my external beauty that I neglected my inner beauty. Beauty such as a quiet, gentle spirit. As I was driving to church tonight I looked in the rear view mirror and realized that I had forgotten to put on earrings and I actually felt upset. No sooner had my despair set in that God reminded me that I've been neglecting the most important part of who I am, Him.

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair, gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4