Today's Beauty Tip

Dress your self in Modesty

I know this sounds very controversial when I’m blogging about designer apparel, shoes and accessories. But in all honesty, even if we have the economic means to but them, we can still be modest about the way we use them. It is not a sin to buy something you can afford and you feel pretty wearing, but it’s a sin when we flaunt it or even covet excessively what we can’t afford.

After reading 1Timothy Chapter 2, verse 9 “women should adorn themselves in  respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control…” we can all see that these 3 ingredients are necessary while dressing ourselves in Christ. I must confess I have struggles in these areas and I wonder:

Do I dress respectably?

Do I have a modest demeanor?

Do I practice self-control when I’m shopping or do I indulge in vanity?

The way we dress and carry ourselves will always reflect what is in our hearts. I pray that the Lord helps us reflect godly hearts instead of vain ones. That even if we dress in “fine linens”, we walk with modest steps.

My Prayer: Lord all mighty, thank you for confronting me and pulling me back to the cross with your word. Forgive me if I have dressed un-respectably, immodestly and have carried my self with no restraint. Teach me, each day, how to glorify you with every action I make. Amen.

Today's Beauty Tip

Today’s post is about Beauty.

It’s no secret that our outward beauty is a reflection of our inner beauty. So I can’t help but question… What does that imply?

Thinking about this topic, being the born again Christian that I am, I can’t help but think about Proverbs 31 that’s speaks of A Virtuous Woman. A woman who’s far more precious than jewels, that does good to her husband, has her house in order, is aware of the needs of her husband and children, gives to the poor, works with her hands, dresses in fine linens, her children call her blessed and her husband praises her. After reading this the first thing that comes to my mind is “WOW”, who is she? And how does she do all of this...?

But staying on the subject and reflecting on that passage I can’t help but picture a beautiful woman with and even more beautiful heart that pleases God. My thoughts as I read “dresses in fine linens” are about a woman who, in spite of of all her chores and responsibilities, she finds the time to take care of her appearance and at the same time doesn’t let her world revolve around anything else but God. And by doing so, everything else about her just becomes beautiful. That shakes me to the very core and inspires me to look after my heart so that it may please God and the rest will follow.

I leave you a cherished poem … and hope you enjoy it.

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER 

By Maya Angelou 

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ 

that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living;' 

I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.' 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. 

I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide. 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. 

I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on. 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. 

I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect, 

my flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it. 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain... 

I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name. 

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than you; 

I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!