A Beautiful Soul

So I came across this list on the Internet called "Compliments that aren't about physical appearance". As I read through the list, I couldn't help but smile at the simplicity but beauty that each one held. In today's culture, to be told 'you're a very warm hearted person' or 'you are so kind', seems to be taken that the person is not physically pleasing to the eye, or that compliments about your character are less valued than those of physicality. Don't you think this is a little messed up? 

I mean, are we really saying that someone that has pretty eyes is more beautiful than someone who is incredibly kind and constantly helps others because they care that much? Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you can't compliment people on their physicality, but wouldn't it be much better to tell someone that they have a beautiful soul, a beautiful character and a beautiful heart than just complimenting them on something that will fade. Realistically and biblically, physical beauty fades. We see it through old age, we see it through illness, we see it through the times where life drags us down and we look tired, or 'let ourselves go'. Proverbs 31:30 says 'Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting'. When you die, no one will remember your hairstyle, or how good your skin was on that one day, they'll remember the condition of your heart, they'll remember the beauty in your character and the sound of your laughter. 

They saying goes 'see with your heart, not your eyes', and I don't think it could be more accurate. Yes physical beauty should be admired, but so should the soul, the one thing that is sustained and keeps its beauty and grace through all of life, because when the body is ugly and limp, the soul is what brings life and laughter and THAT is what should be praised and admired aye? 

So I close with this, "You are more than dust and bones. You are spirit and power and the image of God. And you have been given today". Stop worrying about your physical appearance and start loving the beauty of your soul. 

J