Several years ago I read about a woman in her 80's who had breast implants for strictly cosmetic reasons. She said she planed to live long and wanted her children to be proud of her appearance.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, “Breast lifts, face-lifts, liposuction, and other cosmetic surgery procedures are increasingly common among seniors.” (CBS News source)
Sadly, our culture has become so fixated on outward appearance that we've underestimated inner beauty. When we go to be with the Lord, our children or grandchildren will remember us for our faith, kindness, and personality more than our figure, fashion, or wrinkle-free faces.
Nothing’s wrong with wanting to be attractive, as long as we put it in perspective and realize that as we age, physical beauty will fade but inner qualities will magnify.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Instead of seeking to impress people with our looks, let's seek to inspire them with our love for Christ.
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Note: There are reasons to get plastic surgery at any age to correct damage caused by birth defects, accidents, illness, and/or surgery. This devotion is discussing plastic surgery for strictly cosmetic reasons.
More Scriptures and resources about this subject:
1 Samuel 16:7 - 1 Peter 3:3-4 - 1 Timothy 2:9-10
Did you know that Bible Love Notes has an archive of 1-minute devotion about Inner Beauty?
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If you own Wisdom for Life, you might want to read or re-read Day 80 for additional insights.
Thanks for sharing these devotionals, Gail! Thanks for checking out my blog as well. I'm new to this, so feel free to share some advice. It's nice to "meet you" and I look forward to reading more. God bless your ministry!
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ReplyDeleteSo true. I am loving your blog. I am going to add it to my blog roll so I can keep up with it daily. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, great post!
ReplyDeleteI want my children (and grandchildren) to rise up and call me blessed because my character is like Jesus...not because I look like a super model at age 83. Nothing wrong with her CHOICE, but it is not a way I would use my money, for sure. Thanks for sharing this on Domestically Divine link-up today.
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ReplyDeletei'm with you
ReplyDeletetrue beauty
has nothing to do
with our skin
but with what's underneath
i have several friends
who have recently gotten the
Mommy Makeover
aka
tummy tuck
and breast augmentation
and i wonder
if they are any more lovely
for all that
thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded.
alison
Gail...well said my friend. Thank you for sharing at WJIM. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThe 10% was for the Israelites. We are to give "all". After all, it is all His anyway. I give what the Spirit leads and always give a portion of every thing I make. And if I am led to give a certain amount then I stand to that. And not only money but I give of my time and my God given talents to His work.
ReplyDeleteI think you may have intended this comment for the devotion "Is 10% Biblical?"
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