REAL BEAUTY BEGINS ON THE INSIDE

What the world views as beauty is merely physical and fades with time. True beauty comes from the inside. We have all seen a very attractive person who we thought was "beautiful" but as we got to know that person, and learn about their values and personality, we realized that they were not what we thought they were. God’s greatest desire is that we cultivate who we are in Him. God wants us to see and present ourselves in the best possible light - the light of Jesus Christ. He made each and every one of us, beautiful, in His image. (Genesis 1: 26—27 NIV)



As Ambassadors-in-Christ, (2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV) we are charged with reflecting God’s Holy beauty in the world. Which means that we should spend more time becoming more like Him. This does not mean that we should not be aware of our appearance. However, before you put on the lip gloss, eye liner, or blush you must answer this question: Why do you want to wear make-up? Do you wear make-up because you think it will make you look sexy and older or to help you attract the attention of a boy? If so, your motives are not in line with God’s desires. Your motives are very important because they reveal the true issues of your heart. Your motives must be pure (Matthew 5:8 NCV). Your heart/conscience monitors your thoughts, motives, and actions. If you do make the decision to wear make-up. Make sure that you take care of your face, now, by developing skin care habits that will last a lifetime.

Tips:

 Always cleanse your skin to remove makeup and oils before going to sleep at night.
 Avoid foundation - use a concealer to cover up blemishes.
 Always use sunscreen - protect your skin and looks for the future.
 Select tinted lip gloss or sheer colors rather than lipstick.
 Choose neutral colors.