You Are Beautiful!

You Are Beautiful!

The first time I heard that from an opposite sex, I was just ten, I blushed and ran away. Don't mind me, I was just a girl. After then, I've lost count of how many times I've heard it ...most times it doesn't matter but sometimes, I still blush. It's actually true, we don't outgrow some things.

Being beautiful is a good thing and as a woman, I know the amount of money, time and effort we lavish on this course. However, beauty doesn't end in the shape of one's face, the jewelry, the color of ones skin or the maker of one's cosmetics, it can spice it up though but not the main thing. Let's now look at the real meaning of beauty and how we can help ourselves improve on it.

Man is a tripartite being: is a spirit, has a soul and lives in the body. Definitely, its not correct to  solely define man based on his physical look. Also, every believer is equally endowed to be beautiful. So don't worry about your flaws, your shape is just perfect.

We understand that whosoever is joined with God is one spirit with Him. Hence, God is the defining factor here, being beautiful start from the spirit. Therefore, which and whose seed is in you is the concern and not the designer of your clothing. If it's God, then you're beautiful.

'' out of Zion. Perfection of beauty, the lord has shined forth Psalm 50:2"

Does that mean unbelievers aren't beautiful? I believe they are missing out from the true beauty which is God Himself. If that is the case, then we have realised how our priority has been misplaced in the pursuit of beauty.

Pursuit of intimacy with God will be the best form of beauty therapy. Daily loading ourselves with the word of the lord is the best make up ever.  What if our feets are more steady and consistent in His presence than the salon? What if we lace our feet with the word of God the same way we carefully choose our apparels? What if we spend so much in purchasing materials that enhances spiritual growth the same way we spend on our designer's collection? Then, we will look so beautiful. Studying the Scriptures and other forms of spiritual exercises will help to build this inner beauty, we need to give utmost attention to our spirit man. Spiritual beauty is manifested through the fruits of the spirit.  

To look good physically we have a lot of beauty materials, tomorrow we will be looking at the practical ways to beautify ourselves.

So good for a day, have a blessed night rest.