Beauty Fades ~ Sunday Devotion
“As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.” And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT)
How is it that we’ve bought into the lie that our life’s purpose is to lose weight? That we must pursue beauty at all costs?
And what is beauty anyway? By society’s standards it’s a youthful, thin body.
But here’s the truth: We all age, and with age comes change – whether you’re a person or a flower. In fact, the alternative of aging is, well, not being here at all.
Other translations use words like droops and dries up. That made me chuckle as I thought of this scripture in relation to our aging bodies. If you’re beyond fifty like I am, I imagine you’re familiar with words like drooping, fading, and withering when it comes to your body!
But this is a serious matter.
Flowers fade. Grass withers. You were made for more than pursuing weight loss. God's Word stands. His Word is to be our ultimate pursuit. Share on XWhat are you pursuing? Are you pursuing the world’s standards of beauty more than you are pursuing Christ?
Everyone ages. As part of that process, we change. It’s the way God made it to be – for flowers, for grass, and for people.
You and I will eventually fade away. It’s the cycle of life.
So do we spend our days in constant pursuit of weight loss only to feel frustrated at every corner? Or do we pursue the Lord and embrace the life He’s entrusted us with?
I believe He wants us to pursue Him. As a result we will also pursue health and wellness but not at the cost of our focus on Him. Instead it will be in a way that honors Him.
Action Step: While the messages around us trend toward beauty at all costs, let’s choose to listen to God’s Word and allow that message to guide how we pursue our faith and our fitness.
To be sure, I’m doing what I can to remain fit and healthy so that I can live a long and happy life. I encourage you to do the same. Not for the outward appearance but so that we can keep doing the things the Lord has for us to do.
Happy Sunday!
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