Beauty is in the eye of….

  Our Creator

 (betcha thought I was going to say beholder 🙂 )

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Besides log throwing, kilt inspecting, bag-piping parades and Highland dancing; face painting was one of the tents we visited at the Scottish Festival in KC.  Heads together, chattering excitedly, Bethany and Finley conspired just how they wanted their face painted.  Finley wanted to be a pink butterfly, and Bethany wanted to be a purple fairy.  Finley admired her results in the mirror as we all told her she looked beautiful and Bethany jumped into the chair.

I watched as the woman drew enchanting lines and put little jewels on Bethany.  Bethany looked in the mirror but didn’t say anything.  As soon as we moved away from the tent, she started tearing up and saying, “But Mommy- I wanted to be purple!  All purple!!!” as she motioned to her face.  No amount of telling her she was beautiful would appease her.

It just wasn’t how SHE wanted to look.

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You know, it shocks me, but there are parents who have chosen to have corrective surgery for their child with downs syndrome?  They are convinced that if their child could just look “normal” (whatever that is) their child would have a better chance in life. I wouldn’t change my Almond Eyed girl for anything- it’s who God made her and she is fearfully and wonderfully made- just like everyone else.

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Most of us wouldn’t go that far to change our appearances but it brings up two essentials.

I have to gift my children (especially daughters and granddaughters 🙂 ) with healthy self-esteem rooted in the fact they are God’s creation- His masterpiece and I have to teach them what Jesus thinks is beautiful.

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 Jesus is observing their hearts; 

the loveliness of service for others,

the exquisite aroma from their worship,

and the splendor of a woman who loves

and follows the Lord with all of their being.  

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“Spirit” beauty will last throughout the ages!

 so don’t put your trust in face paint- 🙂

Surprising Treasure:  Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks upon our hearts!