Bible Journaling

The Test of Beauty October 9, 2023

“Characteristics that define beauty are wholeness, harmony and radiance.” - Thomas Aquinas

You know what happens to your face when life gets out of balance. You start to see those worry lines that form around your mouth more clearly. You don’t feel good about anything you wear and you’re just not able to have a “good hair day”. Nothing seems to come together. You may even find that you’re short tempered or mood and that the people around you move out of your way. Your life is out of rhythm and you have no sense of harmony and peace. Your mind is crowded with worry; nothing feels just right and your beauty fades.

When you sense those things happening, it’s time for a new beauty routine. That routine starts by admitting that you are not at peace with yourself and your situation. That routine requires that you ask God to restore you to wholeness and radiance according to His plan and purpose for your life, When you do, you’ll feel beautiful again, maybe not immediately, but soon.

“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” - Proverbs 15:13 NIV

Let us pray: Lord, we haven’t been ourself lately and we need You to help us get back on track. Help us to find the peace and harmony that Your Spirit brings. Father God, hear our prayers of intentions from today, from our prayer wall and for any unmentioned prayers in our hearts.. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

(Today’s devotional comes from”You are Blessed: 366 Devotions written by Karen Moore) Published by Christian Art Publishers