Beauty

I dedicate this next piece of writing to someone very special to me who has endured negativity regarding outward appearance. After a lengthy conversation with this person, I was inspired to write. I hope it's a blessing to all who read it.

Beauty

In His image you were made
by Divine Design, formed and fashioned
Uniquely created, you reflect His beauty

Every hair on your head counted,
every detail known by the God of the universe.
Look at His handiwork!
Stand in awe before the mirrored image
Nothing is by mistake, every feature placed
purposefully so and no accident that
you are who you are.

The Father so proud as you
embrace the You He made
without comparison to another
or complaint of what you may consider
more of a mess and less than what
the world calls attractive

Who can question our Builder and Maker?
He makes no apologies for placing real beauty
in the locked box of your heart, opened only
by the acceptance that the truth of who you are
in God is really what matters.
With this acceptance comes the unveiling
of His wonder shining brightly
outwardly from within.

THIS is beauty.
In all of its essence
with all of its power
without ever fading
THIS is beauty.
That lasts beyond years
that stands the test of time

Our God calls you beautiful
and who can argue with Him?

-Janaye L. Felder