Joyful Ruins

Discovering joy in the hard places

God’s Sight

1 Peter 3:4

“the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

I read that and think, “No guy cares or notices a nice girl, unless she is also beautiful, thin, and a million other outwardly attractive things.”

I can’t help but think that way when I have worked on my inner life, when I have treasured humility, kindness, and love. Yet, very few men seem to find me even the least bit interesting.

But wait!

Where does it even say in this passage that having a gentle quiet spirit is attractive to men?

* It doesn’t!

We are told it is “of great worth in God’s sight.” You are not being gentle and quiet, or working on your inner beauty for man’s praise or attention. It is all for Christ. He treasures this, thus look only to Him.

I sometimes struggle in my self-worth, wondering if there is something wrong with me. My limited experiences in romance don’t help me feel more confident about my outer or inner beauty. Luckily, that’s not what life is about.

My worth is in Him. My beauty is in His eyes. When I choose, what is right and pure over what is attractive and exciting, the Lord treasures it. He treasures me.

Why would I ever want more than that?

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Jessica P. Mills

I see the world through stories and insights. I have always been a sensitive soul, especially towards nature, people, art, and faith. I spend a lot of time reflecting and finding treasures wherever I can. The two values I live by are beauty and celebration. I hope my blog communicates those two things, seeing beauty where beauty is not often seen and celebrating every aspect of life, the hard and the easy.

4 responses to “God’s Sight”

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    snmwife

    YES YES YES, A MILLION TIMES YES! Do I have your permission to use at least part of this blog as a quoted paragraph in my 2nd book, Pure Womanhood? I do not want you to feel obligated, but I treasure this attitude so highly.

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      jpmills

      Absolutely! As long as the truth is being spread!

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      1. snmwife Avatar
        snmwife

        Oh I appreciate it so much. It completely supports the intention behind the book– being a women like God designed us and not like the world tells us. If I end up using your blog I would share it with you in context to get your approval to make sure it doesn’t take away what you are saying.

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        snmwife

        *being a womAn

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