Bones So Beautiful

I am continuously, absolutely, completely and genuinely dumbfounded at how beautiful His creations are. A caterpillar. A brisk morning walk. A dawn so fogged by clouds. Silence. Candlelight. A baby's laugh. A soft kiss. A gentle breeze. The whisper of the trees in a forest silent. A supernova. Birth. The strings plucked ever so slightly on a violin. Yellow. Stars winking. Streams rushing to an unknown destination. The soft tapping of raindrops. The sweet aroma of flowers. The chirping of a bluejay. Creativity. Imagination. Innocence. God's children. True friendship. Sincerity. Kindness. TRUTH. Deep and fruitful conversations. Child-like faith. Encouragement. Forgiveness. The sea side, watching the excited waves compete to the shore-line. Knowledge. Brains. Mountains. Being so joyful that your heart physically aches. Travel. Exotic food. A good book. A strong cup of tea in the morning. Tears. Movement. Meditation. Reflection. Laughter. Rejoicing. Godly love. Seeing His people magnify Him.

When I take a hard, deep look at all these things...it makes my heart ache for the sickening, warped and tainted view on what the world tells us is beautiful, especially to my fellow ladies. Don't you know what a jewel you are, child? Don't you know how precious you are? My heart breaks for you. I want you to know how beautiful you are. Truly. And it has literally nothing to do with your outer appearance.

Your beauty is found at the very core of your soul, the very core of your body. It is what pumps the thick blood through your veins. It is your heart. It is your heart that draws people in. Your outer appearance is the furthest thing from what you should be concerned about. The most beautiful people I know are those who care nothing about the interest of themselves, but humbly puts others before. The most beautiful women are those who are kind, smart, gentle, humble, generous, strong, brave, intellectual, truthful, and most importantly God-fearing. They are those who are willing to become less, in order to make Him greater.

I am sickened. I have had my fill of being around superficial people whose view of beauty is so ironically hideous. Ladies, take heart. You are GORGEOUS. You are finer than any gem in the world. Any sunset painted across the heavens. Any flower that blooms so perfectly in the springtime. Any oceanside that is so peaceful. You are the King's daughter...and he will never stop fighting for that heart of yours.

Take my feet and let them be, swift and beautiful for Thee.

Your beauty does not come from the adornment of your features, but the gentle and quiet spirit, of which your Father knows and adores so much more.