"Do not be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should cloth yourself instead with the BEAUTY THAT COMES FROM WITHIN, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God."
This is a subject that can cause women to be anxious or hostile. Even so, stop for a moment and listen to this One Truth Today. We all know that beauty if fleeting, here today and gone tomorrow. Aging is inevitable. So many dig their heels in and are willing to do anything to prevent the process. In order to preserve the outer appearance many undergo risky surgery or injections or take dangerous prescriptions. They will buy and use anything to cover up. Have you seen a grey haired women lately? How much time and money do you spend to and how much attention do you devote to outward beauty? What is the expense to you of the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, that is precious to God?
There is a beauty that never fades and in fact grows, flowers and flourishes. It is the inward beauty of an adoring women's heart. This kind of beauty is incorruptible. It is the unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit that is precious to God and man. This type of beauty is not caught up in this world. This beauty is looking for another life in a Kingdom to come. In that life there will be no imperfections, disease or death. This kind of beauty comforts the husband and the children as it grows and matures. It will never fade. It is the BEAUTY THAT COMES FROM WITHIN!
If you love the Lord and do His will, you will understand this kind of beauty that is so precious and unselfish. Attending to God and your family is the shining light that will show your true and inner beauty. Set an example to your children and husband that clearly shows what your priorities are. Where do you apply energy, time and money? In particular, your daughters look to you and mimic what they see. How do you dress and what do you look like? Have they seen your BEAUTY THAT COMES FROM WITHIN?
