“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and 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.” (1 Peter 3:3)
There is beauty all around us. The beauty of all God has created is marvelous indeed. To recognize it is to recognize and appreciate the infinite creative power of God. Every person has a unique beauty outwardly and inwardly, but it is the inward beauty God focuses on - the beauty of the soul.
There is nothing wrong with putting yourself together and looking nice. There is nothing wrong with having beautiful hair, clothing or jewelry. It just shouldn’t be our focus. Our focus should be the same as God’s - the beauty of the soul.
There is something so beautiful about a soul purified of sin that walks in grace. A quiet, gentle spirit focused on loving God and being loved by Him, that is so small that God’s love shines through is incredibly beautiful. A soul that has the innocence of a child and always wants to love all simply and humbly is a rare beauty indeed and worth so much in the sight of God. It is just such a soul we should desire to be - a soul that attracts others to God’s love simply by it’s example.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I desire to have a soul that pleases You and is beautiful in Your eyes. Help me to do Your will and always focus on loving You as best I can in myself and in others. Bless my soul with your peace and Your love. Grant me the grace to always seek You first above all things. I love You. Amen.
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