Beauty from Within

I was watching America's Top Model tonight and thought the best lesson was taught. It was down to the final 3. Each girl wanted to win.

The one girl that didn't make the top 2 had a great story. She was a bit of a "nerd" with glasses, never very popular, unsure of herself and not all that pretty. Throughout the process of the season, the judges and photographers always had amazing things to say about her. They commented on her looks and her poses and how lovely she was. You could totally see the transformation of this girl from being awkward, mild and unsure of herself to almost becoming the next top model. By this episode, she was so much more sure of herself, more beautiful and a better person all around.

I think the lesson is, when we are uncertain of who we are or how we look, then stand in the presence of encouragement for some time, it transforms us.

It is like the Shulamite in Song of Solomon. She was dark and not lovely. She spend some time in the presence of the king with encouragement that would make any girl blush. And the result? She was envied among women and all spoke of her beauty.

Next time you are unsure of yourself, spend some time in the presence of The King and receive His encouragement for you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, He formed you in the womb, He rejoices over you with love. It will change your very being.