There I was, quietly sitting at my desk, taking half of the zipper out of my yellow ball gown, when I realized something. And that thought made me want to write a blog post. However, since I didn't previously have a blog, I put down my sewing project, and created one(something that I had once said I'd NEVER do. Ha.).
1 Peter 3:3-4
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God."
This verse was what popped into my head as I worked on my dress. There I was, steadily working away at something to make me look pretty on the outside, but it wasn't exactly making me beautiful on the inside. I can recall a few times that I got upset with the kids, because one or more of them stepped on my dress, or touched it with dirty hands. Also since I have a deadline of when I need to get this done(so why am I sitting here, writing a BLOG post?!?), I haven't quite been the picture of helpfulness, or kindness lately.
Is it possible to dress beautifully, and yet still have a beautiful, loving, gentle heart? Yes, it is. However, it's not something that just happens. I need to work on it. Kindness, gentleness, and all that, don't always come naturally. Even to someone who adores children. So I will be thinking about how I can work on it in the future, as I put this zipper back in, and finish this gown. =)
Oh, I'm sure some of you(if anyone actually reads this!) are curious about this dress now. Well, that's a post for another day....
You started a blog! Good for you! I may be inspired to actually launch mine…I started one a while back, but never published it. Maybe now I will. Maybe…haha
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DeleteThanks Rayah! Yes, you should. And be sure to include pictures in it. =)
ReplyDeleteHey... You got a blog!!!!!! Nice!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily! I'll have to start following yours. =)
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