Beauty
If
only we were as concerned with our spiritual beauty, as people in our culture are
with their external attractiveness. Unfortunately, like the world, we often fail
to value what God finds attractive. The kudos received for losing a few pounds
or getting a hair cut are seemingly more gratifying than the benefits of a
heart strengthened by grace or a character fortified with patience. But you can
be sure that when the Scripture highlights the comparison between spiritual and
physical attractiveness, our “inner beauty” is asserted to be of “great worth
in God’s sight” (1Pt.3:4). While we may not be complimented by our coworkers
for a beautiful heart, we can know that God treasures the attractive spirit. He
is quick to defend, support and draw near to those who, through thoughtful
preparation, take the time to draw near to him by starting each day with the
question “How does my spirit look today?”
--Pastor Mike
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