Beauty.
Song of Solomon 7:1, “…Your beauty, within and without, is absolute, dear lover, close companion.” The Message
The Bible has a lot to say about beauty, it’s used when describing the Lord, His people, or a landscape. Each reference gives us a glimpse of something deeper than a magazine cover, something that touches the heart more than what our eyes can see. It’s an inner beauty expressed outwardly.
The Fugees have a song with the lyrics, “How you gonna win, if you aint right within?“
Being beautiful starts with a inside-out makeover. If you put a girl in a dress who doesn’t think she’s worthy of wearing it, then it’ll look awful because she feels awful in it. But if a girl knows her worth and feels valued, put her in a new dress and she’ll shine beyond the fabric into the hearts those around her.
What does the closet of your heart look like? Do you have clothes that are negative, destructive, and wounded? I’m reminded of the show, “What not to Wear”, follow their lead and take those clothes and throw them out the door! You have the unlimited shopping power of the Word, so replace your wardrobe with these great looks:
Ps 30:11, “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,”
Prov 31:25a, “She is clothed with strength and dignity;”
Romans 13:14, “Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,”
Colossians 3:12, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Isaiah 60: 1 & 3, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you…Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy;
Isaiah 61:3, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
Perhaps you know that you are valued and are beautiful, or just a work in progress, I would encourage you to invest in another girl’s life – bring out the beauty that’s hidden.
You are RIGHTEOUSLY BEAUTIFUL!
