Whoever coined that saying “age before beauty” certainly must’ve been a fool to not notice that the two concepts are usually synonymous. Today I spent the day with two various groups of incredibly beautiful women, most of whom are at least twice my age.
I had the pleasure of joining a holiday luncheon with a group of women who I either had never met or hadn’t seen since I was about 3 years old. As the ten of us sat around the table enjoying coffee and holiday treats while I answered questions about The World Race and what I’m up to, I couldn’t have felt more loved. These women are amazing. One woman pulled me aside after the “formal” part of our meeting. “It’s the Spirit you know,” she whispered to me. “It’s the Spirit who keeps you safe. If you’ve felt the Spirit you know what I mean.” ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Even telling this story makes my heart bubble up with the warmth I felt in that room amidst wise warriors for the Lord.
Later in the day I joined another group of women for a holiday dinner. (Today was my lucky day for delicious meals!) After eating what may have been the best meal I’ve had since returning to the USA, we sang a few carols. I looked around the room as the sweet harmonies of the women around me filled the air. The notes flowed from the lips of the warm and happy faces of the surrounding me. The sound was beautiful, but the sight of the sincerity in their eyes and the hearts on their sleeves was breathtaking. I have no doubt that as we closed the night out with Joy to the World God looked down at a room full of his beautiful daughters and did in fact smile with JOY.
Today I was blessed with encouraging words and loving support from some of the most beautiful women I’ve met. I am so honored to have so many marvelous women in my life.
So, who knows where that old saying originated. As for me, based on the evidence provided throughout my day, I choose to believe this saying: “Age equals beauty”.
