Isn't it something how as women we start to pay closer attention to our outer appearance as we begin to mature in age. I find myself examining my face features more and more. And on days when I really have a boost of confidence, I will even make a bold move and look at the rest of myself. I have noticed the change in my complexion and the texture of my skin on my face; my goodness, I try my best to not lean forward in the mirror as I watch my cheeks sagged forward :) I'm more cautious of what I eat; understanding that, what goes inside will reflect on the outside. But this morning, as I was doing all of that and " putting on my face ". I realized something ... the reflection that was looking back at me. I noticed the woman in the mirror! For the first time in my life; I was seeing the reflection of someone who didn't need to put on makeup to cover up things. I'm not talking about your day to day blemishes, wrinkles and bags around the eyes. I am talking...
"For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift - 9 not from works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10