When I turned forty, I could not believe the changes in my body. I'm pretty sure my metabolism stopped completely, I have more doctor appointments then social events, and I have rolls where skin used to be firm. If you have not experienced this yet, just wait it's coming. I'm not trying to be negitive but I think a warning is appropriate in this situation. Through this time, I have learned alot about myself. It has been quite a process but I'm a little thick headed. I had to make a choice to find inner beauty instead of feeding the beast that was taking over my body. You know the one. You can recognize it every time you look in the mirror, try on new clothes, or jump in your mini-van to go to the grocery, which is the highlight of your week. It's that voice deep inside that says, your best days are behind you. Well we are about to tame the beast. Life is full of chapters and we need to know when to turn the page. For one thing, with age brings wisdom and that is a beautiful thing. So shake off all your insecurities and grab today and the future with both hands. I'm not saying that we are not still pretty on the outside but here's true beauty: rock a baby in your arms, visit a shut-in person who's lonely, nurse a child back to health, love, laugh, and live. I think we are truly missing the real meaning of beauty and we need to take off the masks, wash off the make-up, and be radiant because we are created in the image of God. Be free to not have to compete with other ladies and step out of your comfort zone. When you are confident, you can't help but be beautiful. The word says that charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Just ask God, you are His favorite.
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