Miss Congeniality

" I'm having a bad hair day. Well...more like a bad hair month" - Gracie Hart

This is still one of my favorite movies. It never gets old :) Today when looking in the mirror this quote came to mind. Ever have those moments, or months, where you just don't feel attractive? You feel like nothing you do to your appearance matters? I have had one of those months. I am trying new make-up techniques, looking up new hair styles, and feel like I should throw away all the clothes I own and replace them....its ridiculous!

"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of the Father? Or am I trying to please men? If I were trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." - Gal 1:10

I find that I get these "bad hair months", its because I have lost sight of what is most important. When pleasing man, I want outward beauty and style, but when my heart is focused on my eternal home and pleasing my Father, then I feel more acceptance and beauty than ever before. Today as i sat talking with and reading what my Father has to say I was reminded of his great love and that he has made me in his image and he rejoices over me! What more could a girl want?! :)

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