Miracle cure?

For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7b ESV

I went to a makeup party the other night. I don't particularly enjoy these kinds of events, but there were going to be some people there who I am trying to get to know, so I went.

At the party, it seemed that the makeup lady was pointing out my "problems." Throughout the course of the application of makeup, I was told that I have large pores, hooded eyes, short eyebrows, a wide face and thin lips. Then, she proceeded to tell me that with the proper application of her products, I could correct or camouflage these problems, or at least create the illusion that I look different than I do. I wasn't offended; it's her job.

Later, as I reflect on that evening, I am reminded that the Lord made all of us, so if our lips are thin, it's because HE wanted them that way. It is not my outward appearance that matters most to God anyway.

This lady was pointing out my imperfections and promising results, but God looks at what HE made and calls it good. He is looking on my heart and changing my imperfections as I submit to His will and allow his Spirit to transform me.

The makeup lady might provide some temporary, outward results, but God's Spirit living in me provides inward, eternal change. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)

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