•Saturday, May 30, 2009
Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”
Most women want not only to look beautiful, but to feel beautiful. And there’s nothing wrong with that as long as we remember that the inner beauty of our character will continue to shine long after outward beauty has begun to fade away. Wrinkles are unavoidable. Luckily, true beauty isn’t rooted in appearance but in the invisible aspects of our identity.
The ideal woman depicted in Proverbs 31 embraces her own identity and gifts, and carries herself with dignity. She is a woman of courage, who speaks the truth and does not allow fear to rule her life. She spends time in reflection and prayer, allowing God to impart his wisdom to her so that she will not make foolish choices. She demonstrates kindness to those around her, whether they are likeable or not. These are the attributes of true and lasting beauty, and any one of us can achieve them regardless of our height or weight.
Ladies, do we spend as much time cultivating our inner beauty as we do fussing about our looks? Why don’t you add a new step to your beauty regime? While you’re applying your make-up, reflect on your character growth. Ask God to reveal any hidden ugliness within you so that it can become a target area for improvement. Inner beauty requires work, too.
P.S. Next week we’ll talk about the ideal man. That should be fun.
Most women want not only to look beautiful, but to feel beautiful. And there’s nothing wrong with that as long as we remember that the inner beauty of our character will continue to shine long after outward beauty has begun to fade away. Wrinkles are unavoidable. Luckily, true beauty isn’t rooted in appearance but in the invisible aspects of our identity.
The ideal woman depicted in Proverbs 31 embraces her own identity and gifts, and carries herself with dignity. She is a woman of courage, who speaks the truth and does not allow fear to rule her life. She spends time in reflection and prayer, allowing God to impart his wisdom to her so that she will not make foolish choices. She demonstrates kindness to those around her, whether they are likeable or not. These are the attributes of true and lasting beauty, and any one of us can achieve them regardless of our height or weight.
Ladies, do we spend as much time cultivating our inner beauty as we do fussing about our looks? Why don’t you add a new step to your beauty regime? While you’re applying your make-up, reflect on your character growth. Ask God to reveal any hidden ugliness within you so that it can become a target area for improvement. Inner beauty requires work, too.
P.S. Next week we’ll talk about the ideal man. That should be fun.
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There is hope of finding such a man. I have to say that I am blessed with my ideal man. He is a loving husband,father and a great provider who has great strength of character. And his muscles aren't so bad either...