Defined

Who I am...
I attended a women's ministry night at His House, a Christian fellowship that I participate in. The women's ministry topic featured the topic "beauty." I have also been thinking about this subject for awhile. When God lays something on your heart, its hard not to listen and obey. I have been learning throughout my years on this earth the differences between what God says is beautiful and what the world claims. This post is not going to be a list of what I am or not. I am beautiful, not by the world standards but by God's! And so are you!

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves." 1 Peter 3:3-5a

The lesson I learned here was that God does not make junk. We are his handiwork and masterpieces, although he continues to refine us. If you have not seen the video by the Skit Guys, called "God's Chisel," I would recommend watching it. Its so good and even though we were born sinners and have sin in our life, God still loves us. As we strive to know Him better, He continues to mold us to be more like His son, Jesus. However we have to take some of the responsibility such as reading the Bible and studying the word of God, and having a prayer life. I have been struggling with these things as I have been thrown out of routine and exhaustion crosses my path of life after a typical day at work. I have been becoming better at praying and trying to stay encouraged through God's holy word. 

Where your beauty lies in God, your heart will also lie. Or maybe its the other way around? Anyways God loves you for your true self...don't change just because the world tells you that your body or outward appearance doesn't meet the standard. Besides who gets to set the standard? In God's eyes, we set our own standard and are beautiful in our own way. I love that I can be who I am without sacrificing my values and beliefs.


I praise God for reminding me and encouraging others on what beauty really means. :) It really is, what is on the inside that counts!