Today at Plano Senior High School the girls
are taking a risk to be themselves by not wearing makeup. As a father of two
grown daughters and pastor of a local church, I know the struggle girls face
throughout their lives to look a certain way. I don't have to tell you the
disorders and personal pain that follow a pursuit of an image you were not
created to be.
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My wonderful wife, who
is a teacher there, is joining the girls today! This is the first time I
ever remember her intentionally going into public without makeup except to
workout. Her love for the girls and her support of this value motivated her to
join the experience.
Here she is this morning
without makeup!!! I remember the first time my heart jumped when I saw her.
She was walking across campus coming from a PE class without
makeup.
I respect her for
caring enough to look nice when she leaves the house, but I love her for the
face she wears in her sleep.
The Bible makes it
clear that outward beauty is not the benchmark of worth or beauty. Here's just
one example:
Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. (1 Peter 3:3-4, NLT)
Let the girls know you
appreciate their efforts. "Like" their video. Forward the message. Have a
talk with your child. Let beauty from who we are not what we wear be our message
today.
This post comes from Dr. Gene Wilkes. I had to share it on the blog! You can follow him on his own blog site: http://drgdub2.blogspot.com/ I wish more schools would do this!
Love In Christ,
Alicia
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