INNER BEAUTY

Poem & Photo by Susie Hale

Behold this little wildflower, 

not the flashiest of blooms,

yet its simple beauty 

caught my eye and drew me in.

Even so, the humble woman 

whose apparel may be plain,

but who radiates Christ’s goodness, 

whose trust in Him always remains,

has by far the greater beauty, 

for it comes from deep within.

praüs⁴²³⁹ – appar. a prim. word; mild, i.e. (by impl.) humble: - meek.

hēsuchiŏs²²⁷² – prop. keeping one’s seat (sedentary), i.e. (by impl.) still (undisturbed, undisturbing): - peaceable, quiet.

            Meek does not mean weak, but rather humble; and quiet is not just the opposite of loud. However, don’t take that “sedentary” above to heart because as trite as it is, “A woman’s work is never done.” A strong, but gentle woman remains undisturbed. She has the quiet confidence and inner beauty that comes from a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

            

            Father, help me to be quietly confident and work more on becoming like Christ than on having the appearance touted in magazines and on billboards. May I be attractive because of who I am in Christ rather than the clothes, makeup, and jewelry I might wear.