Proverbs 31:30

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised..." -Proverbs 31:30, NLT-

I am reminded of this for after talking with a guy friend, I felt quite let's say, "unpretty" for we looked at women who were the epitome of beauty of this world. He even said that those women had it all.

I know that I am not what you may call conventional beauty. I still have a chubby body, my nose is flat and quite big. But they don't have to define me. They are not the sum and totality of my being, my definition as a woman. Yes, those women may be so attractive according to this world standards but I am beautiful because God made me to be and He has given me a lovely and loving heart. That alone can make me a thousand times lovelier. I am saying these things only not just to feel good about myself but also to remind me that physical beauty is not all that there is. There are personality, intelligence and most of all, Jesus who created everything and everyone beautiful in His sight.

I know I am beautiful inside and out. But I will give more focus on what is inside me. I will show more compassion, concern and mercy to those who need it. I will show more love specially to those who are seemingly unlovable. That is the true test of love actually. Loving those who don't and can't love you.

I am not going to do these things just to subconsciously uplift myself but to bring glory to Him who has given me everything. That they may see Christ in me. I don't have to prove anything anymore. I will just focus on honoring God and bring joy in His heart with all my actions and my speech.

Time for me to work now. But I will not cease thinking and meditating on this. I will live a life fearing the Lord, worshiping Him and thanking Him everyday. These are quite a feat, easier said than done but by His grace, I can do it. And I will do it. I will be a woman with godly and Christ-like character.