Do you ever find yourself comparing your size to someone else’s? What about your hair…complexion…makeup…clothes…purse…vehicle…other characteristics or possessions?! I do. Society tends to influence us as to what is “in” or “right” or “popular”. I often fall for what society thinks, forgetting that it doesn’t matter a hill of beans what others think. I often forget I’m not here to impress anyone aside from my Heavenly Father. When I die and pass in to eternity, it is not my mom or boss or friend or neighbor whose opinion will matter. My ultimate goal is to hear my Father say, “Well done good and faithful servant.” Because of this, my energy can be better spent trying to follow his word instead on the Jones’, so the speak.
“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” 2 Corinthians 10:12
I must remember that, whether my body is sporting a size 8 waist with fantastic brows and a Gucci hanging on the shoulder or a size 14 with split-ends and knock-off dollar store earrings, my Father is looking at my heart. ♥
“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 7:6
When I look at a flower bouquet, I am reminded how beautiful variety is and tell myself it’s okay to not look like everyone else or have what everyone else has. When I have a weak moment I think about the bouquet and how it wouldn’t look as beautiful as it does without the variety and how I don’t have to look and be like anyone else. As long as I am abiding by His commands, I add my own beauty to the world just the way He made me. So, enjoy being a hydrangea, or rose, or chrysanthemum, or daisy, or carnation, or sweet pea…
xoxoJP
Written by Grace and Pink
I want to share with you my favorite study bible. If you are looking for one, I recommend checking this one out! I thoroughly enjoy reading it and being able to read further explanations of the verses. I also appreciate how the translation leaves out the “thou’s and “hast’s” and “taketh’s” and “cometh’s” and “go-eth’s”. I may have made goeth up but you get what I mean. Those make reading a little harder for me!