The other day I was sitting on my bed (top bunk) admiring the reminder wall I had just created. It’s full of fairy lights, scripture, kind notes from friends and family and of course pictures of my family. These pictures were taken by a good friend (Ms. Ayaan) for my graduation photos but we also got some fun family pics in there too. They are beautiful pictures! We all look perfect! My clothes look good, my hair and my makeup. My skin was glowing. I looked so beautiful in those pictures.
But these past couple of days I haven’t felt very pretty. After working hours in the hot humid jungle heat, my hair has been an absolute mess. My clothes are filthy. Covered in mud and sweat. Because of this fly’s, mosquitos and gnats swarm around me like I am a wild animal. My skin is red and swelling from dozens of bites begging for one more scratch. I feel like one ugly sight to behold. Not beautiful at all!
But as I was looking at these perfect photos the Lord asked me this question, “What did you do that day?” I thought about it and was like, “I probably did 2 hours of school work in my pjs and watched tv whilst eating goldfish. I got pretty to take the pics and then I went back to watching tv in my pjs.” He then said to me, “What defines beauty because in my eyes you are much more beautiful today than you were then in those photos? Today you shine bright as you are working hard for me and my glory.”
As I was reading my bible later He brought me to the last chapter in Proverbs and spoke these scriptures over my heart…
Proverbs 31:10 – She is more precious than rubies.
Proverbs 31:17 – She is energetic and strong, a hard worker.
Proverbs 31:25 – She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:30 – Charm is deceitful and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the lord will be greatly praised.
Sometimes I still want to be clean. Don’t we all?! Sometimes I still want to look good and feel good but its not the most important thing in the world. Jesus was so sweet to me that day. My King reminding me of where my true beauty lies and that is in Him.
I hope this puts a smile on your face today and I hope you remember this when you aren’t feeling too beautiful. Cause guess what?! The king of the universe says you are!! 😀
Lots of Love,
Alex Paige 🙂
P.S. Please be praying for me and a few other racers on my squad. We were not smart and so didn’t put any sunscreen on at the beach Saturday and we are all very crispy. It’s of our own doing but its still pretty painful so prayer would be much appreciated. Sometimes I forget how powerful the sun is. Lol
