Physical beauty doesn't last.

THINGS TO PONDER:

I'm a bit sad about cameron diaz's looks at present.. i never expect her to be this really old looking.. she's been my hollywood crush ever and i've been following her movies just to see her bedazzled smile.lol..i've seen many actresses who went to stardom in their 20s because of their beautiful faces but now that they're already in their 40s, they're nowhere to be seen in movies...Also, i was so amazed with Julie Delpy and Gwyneth Paltrow's angelic face and beautiful smile.. but i never expect these gals would look far different as they reach their 40s. I honestly have been so engrossed with having a good look (ehemm) and afraid of getting older (which is a sign of immaturity, i know!), been so badly wanting of having nice makeup and fancy clothes..(you know the gurl's madness).. But lately, while doing movie marathon (due to boredom), I've seen beautiful faces from hollywood stars and I deeply appreciate it.. their get up, their fashion, their makeup..and when i try to google their present status and looks.. i was a bit disappointed.. and now im a little worry of how would i look like when i reach their age.. I was trying to ponder things..and what God is trying to teach me these days is this, you may be the most beautiful (and handsome) person on earth, but even how beautiful you are, you will never ever be as pretty than you were when you grow older.. Some may say that age is just a number.. but in reality, it does make change on you, especially your physicality...because beauty doesn't last..and God brought me to these 7 verses (which are very comprehensible and literal): Here you go ladies!

1. 1 Corinthians 7:31, "the fashion of this world passeth away." Although clothes are not a perfect measure, they can speak a lot about one's heart condition. 

2. Romans 12:2 says, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

3. This one is what i love the most, 1 Peter 3:3-4 "Don't depend on things like fancy hairdos or gold jewelry or expensive clothes to make you look beautiful. Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special"

4. 1 Peter 3:3-4 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.

5. Proverbs 31:30:"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fading; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." 

6. and finally, The Bible warns us not to be vain or conceited (Philippians 2:3-4) and not to draw attention to ourselves by the way we look (1 Timothy 2:9). 

Hard it may seem..or i may be getting spiritually inclined here but the thing is, it's a reality.. 10,15 years from now we will inevitably look old and ugly.. and it's continuous, it's unstoppable and you can't help it. But what's a thing that won't change? it is the "inner you" --your attitude. No matter how odd and ugly you may look like in the future, you will always be the lovable person that people loved and still love. I didn't ask you not to beautify yourself, embellish it with make-ups or stop wearing nice clothes.. just don't get so engrossed with it. Enjoy your youthful years sweetie, with God in you--and He will keep you on track. ;)

There you go!

Establishing a good relationship with the siblings of a "significant other" in your life isn't pretty easy..  me as a social being, well im not that super friendly neither exert an effort to make friends to people i have to befriended with...maybe initiating little talks  in your first few meetings will do.. and if you find yourselves switch on with each other, then congratulations! But, even if you've been trying to make it work for a little more and still nothing happens, then let it be! You don't have to exert an extra mile just to befriended with those folks..it's not necessary! again, it's not necessary! you can live without becoming good friends with them!.. now if they say that my legs aren't that bad but i better not to get closer to them just not to look my legs pretty bad when compared..then, tell them as well not to get closer to me either especially to my face because if people take a peek at us they may assume that there are white monkeys beside me. ;) and that's more worrisome.. :(

Just Enough!

Whenever I speak on contentment, I share a special prayer. The ingredients call for "enough": Health enough to make work a pleasure. Wealth enough to support my needs. Strength enough to battle with difficulties. Grace enough to confess my sins and overcome them. Patience enough to keep at it until some good is accomplished. Charity enough to see some good in my neighbor. Love enough to be useful and helpful to others. Faith enough to make real the things of God. And hope enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.

Contentment is not based on present circumstances. Contentment is based on the person of God. He's all you need!