This morning, after I woke up from a deep sleep, feeling rather groggy, I caught a quick glance of myself in the mirror. Shocked at the complete mess of my hair standing on ends every which way, I looked away from the mirror. Silently, I was thinking every imaginable negative thought possible!
As I carefully made my country-themed bed, I could not help, but question when on earth the time clock struck "SO LONG YOUTH & WELCOME MIDLIFE?" Quite frankly, midlife has not been exactly welcoming to me!!! That is, unless you consider puffy eyes, dark shadows, crows feet, sparse eyebrows and thinning hair with gray roots a HAPPY WELCOME!
After 23 years working in the beauty industry, I am still mystified that an adult female could have dry, dehydrated skin along with teenage acne at the exact SAME time! Whatever happened to aging GRACEFULLY or is that a special trait ONLY for MEN?
This morning, while I was fluffing my pillows, I turned on my favorite radio station, K-LOVE, when the song "Beautiful, Beautiful" by Francesca Battistelli began to profoundly speak to me. Soothingly, my self-doubt began to softly melt away.
It was as if at that very moment, time stopped.....It was as if at that very moment, my Heavenly Father lovingly walked into my country styled bedroom.....And Jesus automatically knew my heart was troubled so He gently wrapped His strong arms around me to comfort me with His grace.....
As tears suddenly slipped down my cheeks, Jesus reassuringly whispered, "MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU." (2CO 12:9) Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I humbly turned my eyes away from myself to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord.
With my eyes relaxed and closed, I joyfully embraced the brilliant beauty of my Heavenly Father. Eagerly, I knelt beside my bed and immersed myself in His amazing, omnipotent presence. Tenderly, the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord graciously poured forth His compassion, mercy, love and grace, which swiftly washed away all of my self-doubt, frustration and inadequacy.
The next time you glance at yourself in the mirror and find yourself thinking unpleasant or negative thoughts about yourself, STOP what you are doing. Stop all criticizing & name calling! No bad mouthing your hair, skin, teeth, thighs or fanny!
Instead, fill your mind with confident, positive, uplifting thoughts on the Lord! Soak in the radiant beauty and glory of God!
Take a slow, deep breath....As you exhale, let go of the self-sabotaging thoughts....
Take another slow, deep cleansing breath....While you exhale, let go of the negative attitude....
Sit up straight, take another slow deep breath in....Allow yourself to feel the almighty presence of the KING OF ALL KINGS to REJOICE in HIS BEAUTY!~
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