Beauty

Beauty. It is in the eye of the beholder. Right?

How is it that everywhere we turn there is another definition of beauty. How to become beautiful, how to create it, define it, embody it, admire it, what qualifies and what does not, and who determines who or what is beautiful.

In our Western culture, sometimes I think all those media messages, advertisements, magazine photos, television commercials, and movies grate on our souls, lying to us. And when we are continually bombarded by these lies, how can we not let them infiltrate our lives? Our thoughts? Our actions? and even our hearts.

I think that Christ would define beauty as within. A creation of His who is seeking His face, being transformed daily into the likeness of our Savior. Letting Him come in and slowly start to peel away the layers that we have so adamantly placed over our hearts. And as he uncovers one layer, and another, and yet even another...underneath all of that - is the truth. The truth of who we are, of WHO defines us, where our identity lies, how lovely we truly are and finally, the beauty of our soul shines.

We are alive. Breathing. At rest in our souls. Home. Loving all we meet. Graceful. Speaking truth and kindess to others. Healing. We are who we were always meant to be. Beautiful, Worshipful, Adoring Creations of the King. Glorifying Him, Serving Him, and Loving Him as we walk out our journey on this earth.

Let us never forget who we are. The incredible and difficult calling on our lives. The deep, intimate communion with our Father. Carrying, walking alongside, loving our brothers and sisters - and praying for them continually! We are embarking on this journey together, as a team, a strong, capable, passionate, loving body. Let's look like it. Each and every day. No matter the struggle, the pain, the resistance, the weariness, let us press on towards the high calling and LIVE this life admirably, serving our King.

My heart desires each one of yours to awaken. To be ignited by the refining fire of the Lord. To hear His Voice for yourself. To bask in His beauty and glory. To accept all the LOVE that Jesus wants to bestown upon and in and through you. Let the King romance you. And be amazed.

Blessings for a lovely weekend!