Dearest Daughter,
It’s foolish for the world to claim a certain look or style is most desirable. Trends and fads are merely the changing opinions of Hollywood producers and marketing execs scrambling for dollars and influence. A quick google search reveals the favored size, shape, and look of a female changes every decade.
Only God, your Creator, has the right to determine true beauty because God sees not only the outside of you but your inner thoughts and feelings too. God says,
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4
True beauty is found only within a godly, loving, and gentle heart. If you are kind, honest, dependable, respectful, you are beautiful. Real beauty is not in your appearance. Do not let your appearance determine what you think about yourself. Remember, physical beauty eventually fades away because we live in a fallen world in which our physical bodies wear down and die.
However, a beautiful heart, how you show God’s love and share God’s truth, can last beyond a lifetime in the lives of others. The reflection of God’s character through you is what really makes you beautiful and desirable.
Therefore, go take your next step into the world and be beautiful!
With God’s Love, Virtually Mom
