Day Three~no make up!

Today I was the substitute in my favorite Kindergarten class. I have been the sub in this class a few times and I helped their teacher out when the school year started (she is a great friend). So these kids are use to having me there. I want to share a short conversation I had with one little six year old girl.

Brenna: Your eyes look different today.
Me: I didn't wear any make up today.
Brenna: Can you wear it next time so I can recognize you?
Me: (I just smiled at her).

That was good enough for her. She moved on to finish her math.

I have thought about what she said tonight as I have done laundry, dishes, and all of the regular evening things.

My desire is that I am recognized for my heart. I know she is only 6...so I am not comparing how she sees me. But what she said got me thinking about it. She wanted to be able to recognize me from the outside. My goal is that my outside will match what is recognized from what spills out of my insides...my heart attitude.

I worked so hard for so long to be recognized by my outside appearance. I wanted to look like I had it all together. I wanted my body to reflect some image to people so that they would recognize me as controlled and disciplined.

What a difference to how I feel today. I certainly still struggle with my body image. Some days are definitely hard and frustrating. But my goal now is for people to see my heart and the person God created.

How does God recognize us? Is it by our body shape? Is it by the outfit we are wearing?
"But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1Samuel 16:7 I love that scripture. God peers in to our hearts and sees it all and he loves us. He desires our heart to be committed and content in Him.

I like to put together a great outfit. I like my hair done. I like to workout and be healthy.

But am I putting as much time in to creating a heart, a thought life, and a faith base that reflects the image of God? I will be meditating on this tonight.

Blessings on a great night to all....
Love, Teresa

P.S. Thank you for all the prayers for Megan...she had a successful root canal and is back to her self now.