The sum of me is not defined by the furniture I own, the car I drive, the clothes I wear or the money in my bank account.
No.
The sum of me is defined by what comes out of my heart.
Paul tells us "Your beauty should not come from your outward adornment, such as the wearing of fine clothes, gold jewellery and braided hair, instead it should come from your inner self, the unfading beauty of a quiet and gentle spirit which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Pe 3:3-5
It is very simple.
Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, rather be transformed by the renewing of your mind...
Ask yourself - when I look at my friend who does not fit the typical ideal of beauty.. what do I see?
Do I see what she sees? - Her fat rolls? Her scars? He big nose? Her ears? Her crooked teeth? Her weird toes?
No. When we look at the people we love, we see the whole picture, the sum of them. The only things we would pick out, are the things that come out of their hearts.. When they open their mouth.
This is a lesson for us. To stop wishing we were something or someone else, and come to terms with the fact it is what we put into our hearts and minds that make up our beauty. Perhaps we should concentrate more on our thinking then on our appearance.
Food for thought.
Let's walk together in this valley and encourage each other along the way. In my blog, I share a few of my own thoughts and experiences as I navigate this life's journey. I am not a professional writer and I certainly do not promote anything other than my own life lessons, If they can benefit you, great! If not please pass by peacefully.
