The other day my oldest daughter officially became a teenager. Even before she turned 13, her interests began to move more and more toward fashion, make up and jewelry. This week, as gently nudged by her birthday, I chose "More Beautiful You" by Jonny Diaz. (For you sports fans - Jonny's brother Matt is the left fielder for the Atlanta Braves and Jonny, like all 3 of his older brothers, went to Florida State on a baseball scholarship)
As a father of two daughters, I like the way he reminds young girls that they are beautiful no matter what they look like on the outside. Being skinny or made-up or wearing the latest fashions doesn't make them more attractive. Fulfilling their unique purpose - being true to themselves, is where their real beauty comes from. (scripture reference) He goes on to assure them that someone will love them as the jewel they are. What a great message for all women.
I think there's something for us men here, too. Do we try to keep a certain body image or wear the right clothes? How 'bout the hoops we jump through as our hairlines start receding? Substance over style is important to men and women alike. As men, its also our responsibility to help our daughters and our partners realize that they are accepted, attractive and loved exactly the way God made them. What could be more beautiful ?
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