Since the last time I blogged, I've really felt God gardening my heart. He's been ripping up all the weeds and junk in there and throwing them out. By now you probably know that I have a heart for those who are hurting, and I feel that God is really hinting at me to write something in particular to those who are struggling with self-image. So here we go! C:
Okay so, it's not a secret that pretty much everyone goes through times where they aren't confident in themselves; particularly girls. I've been one of those girls. Growing up, I was always heavier that I liked to be. As I first started my teenage years, I began to even out a little. At that time, I was still in the whole "if-I'm-not-skinny-then-I'm-not-pretty" phase. And I believed it with all my heart. I'd look at my friends and think, "Why can't I be skinny like them? They're more beautiful than I'll ever be." They were all confident in their bikinis while I was uncomfortable in my tankini. I grew to hate my body, despite everyone telling me that I looked fine. Funny how that works, huh?
I've only just recently discovered what it really means to posses beauty; you don't have to be a Size 0 to be beautiful, girlies! It's not about the exterior...when you allow the love of Christ to radiate from your soul, THAT'S when you really shine!
And I know that sounds cliche. But oh well. It's true.
I've been digging around my Bible lately, and I discovered a few gems where it talks about what it means to be beautiful. In 1 Peter 3:3-9 it says that our beauty shouldn't come from outward appearances, but from having a gentle spirit. Now, I know that sounds like it's saying that we should all toss out our makeup and not care at all about what we look like, but trust me, that's not what it's saying. Of course we gotta make sure to take care of ourselves and look our best, but that's not the main focus here, people. True beauty begins inside.
Alsoooooo, in 1 Timothy 2:8-10, it talks about how women shouldn't be drawing attention to themselves by the way they dress. And before you go all nutzo crazy on me, lemme just say one thing. It is NOT unscriptural for girls to want to be attractive. It's nice to feel lovely and pretty! Paul's just saying that us girls shouldn't only be concerned with getting attention over the way we look. Modesty and decency are the key words here, man. Having beauty on the inside is waaaaaay more attractive than any amount of cosmetics you can cake on. A well-decorated exterior is fake and unrealistic unless the true inner beauty shines through.
ONCE AGAIN. Not saying that lookin good is a sin. Cause it's not. Everybody wants to look good! I know I do! But you gotta know how to rock it in the right way; the Godly way! :D
Here's an example. Which girl would most people find more attractive?
- Girl A: tight, barely-there clothes, 500439278 lbs. of makeup on her face, walks around like she owns the world, and is generally not a very pleasant person.
- Girl B: wears clothes that actually cover her body, reasonable amount of makeup, quick to say kind things about others, and has a humble, gentle, and sweet spirit.
Now. Every girl is beautiful in their own way. And not everyone looks the same, so it's not fair to yourself to compare the way you look with someone else. God obviously made you the way you are for a reason! And He thinks you're pretty great; just the way you are.
SO LADIES. Don't be stressin' about lookin' perfect. Cause that's not what really counts. Work on having a beautiful heart, and your outer beauty will be sure to follow. C:
Love and Rockets,
Marisa
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