Diamond Epistles
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I find so many teachable moments in daily every day living. If we just keep our ears and eyes open there are so many opportunities to not only teach our children, but also for ourselves to learn.... For father's day we went out to eat, and as we went right after church we were still quite dressed up. Our girls in particular were in their fanciest dresses that they currently own and their hair was done up in pretty little "up-do's". As we made our way through the restaurant, Brianna walked in front of me and I noticed that heads were turning to admire my daughter. Old ladies smiled and I could hear ooohs and awwws which made me catch their eyes knowingly and smile too. When we sat down I told Brianna, that she was turning heads all over the restaurant and she was embarrassed. I told her not to be embarrassed but to keep her chin up and smile! She said, "But mom, people will think I'm stuck up if I keep my chin up!" And in that instant I had this light bulb moment. I have thought like Brianna all my life. "Be invisible. Don't make eye contact. Don't be too pretty. Don't act like you're somebody..... people will think you're stuck up. Somebody might get jealous"
But when Brianna said that to me, the light clicked on. "Nobody will think you're a snob if you look them in the eye and smile your sweet smile!" It's not about our clothes, hair or posture. Though there is nothing wrong with dressing nicely (and modestly) and it is quite advisable to pay attention to personal grooming, that is not what makes us anything. It's about our attitude and spirits. So stand up straight. Keep your chin up. And smile! We are heirs of the Father. And that's what makes us royal. Know that you are His child and that He dwells within you. Don't be afraid to let Jesus shine through you! And as you radiate His peace and love and grace, you will exude confidence, and as you lift your chin and look into people's eyes and smile, you may just liberate others to do the same! 1Pe 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external--the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing-- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. |
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