Beauty in the Eyes of God

To my Christian sisters,

I was just having some thoughts on beauty today, and I think that it would be interesting to share with all of you.

Have you frequently asked yourself in front of the mirror: “Do I look beautiful today? Is my hair looking okay? Are my clothes matching?” Then, you walk out of the door, catching a lady with her hair perfectly done, dresses in designed outfit, wears high heels and looking gorgeous. And you ask yourself again: “I wish I look just like that girl.”

I don’t know much about your situation, but I have been there. Before I came to know Christ, I was always insecure about myself. I defined what beauty is about by looking at models that are 6 feet tall, extremely thin in magazines. Surprisingly, I can still be beautiful without meeting those standards. What else can I ask for since God has given me this life on earth to know my wonderful parents, and my fellow friends with my own eyes.  What else can I ask for since God has given me these legs to walk to wherever he calling me for. What else can I ask for since God has given me these hands which bring happiness when I help a person.  

1 Peter 3:3-4 says: “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, 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.” How amazing is that what determines beauty is our personality and characteristics instead of whether we look like a model.

There are so many perspectives on beauty, but ours is shaped by God and his teachings. Therefore, we should not let the world affect how we see our beauty and how we honor God.

--Mai Dang