In this world, society focuses a lot on looks. You have to be wearing whatever is "in" and your hair always has to be perfect to fit in. Girls get pressured a lot in these areas and I think that's really sad. I mean, think about it. When you die, would you rather be remembered as "that girl that always had cute clothes" or "that girl that always said hi to me even when nobody else did"? How we look should never be our identity.
I personally LOVE learning about new hair products, the latest fashion trends, and fun makeup. All those things in and of themselves aren't bad. But if we start to define ourselves with how we look, you start to lose sight of what is really important. Your heart.
One thing I've learned about is the "Proverbs 31 Woman". Basically, from verses 10-31 (in Proverbs 31) there is a description of the type of woman that God wants you to be. One part of this passage says that "she is clothed in fine linen and purple". Back then, those would have been very trendy clothes. So it's not like God is telling us, "you should never look pretty if you're going to follow my will for your life". But verse 30 says, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
Through all this I'm not trying to tell you that beauty and fashion are bad things. I really look forward to sharing some of the tips and tricks I've found though this blog! Just don't forget that true beauty comes from a heart for God. (But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy being girls right?) :)
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." ~ Ephesians 2:10
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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