From Beauty to Beautiful

I’ve cried all night long. When I woke up - I took a shower, washed my face, put on my best outfit, and applied makeup to face life head-on. God blessed me with an inner strength that propelled me to work hard, take care of my family, and dream big. However, my inner self was bruised and wounded.

I’ve always been dark-skinned and  chubby with hair issues. I was not celebrated, complimented or hugged as a child. Not because I wasn’t loved. My family didn’t show much affection. I was raised, “Do as I say do.” 

My idea of beauty was what society taught me—outward beauty matters.

In 1988, my life changed when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit began a work in me. While understanding God’s love, I discovered I was and had always been beautiful. My skin is dark and smooth. My eyes are big and round.  My lips are shapely.  I have a knock-out smile. I am ambitious.  I am intelligent.  I am a product of God’s creativity. I am unique. I am one of a kind. 

I learned to love myself. Embrace my curves. Wear a wig, weave or my natural hair if I wanted. I don't wear makeup to cover up flaws, but to enhance my God-given features. I love bold colors, long or short hair, popping red nail polish, red toenails with white polka dots, and red lipstick.  I use quality hair products to treat and nourish the hair God gave me.  I express my unique style and individuality through quality hair care products, hair accessories, makeup, and spa treatments.  Yay me! 

To summarize my story:  I am complete in Christ, the Master Craftsman, who fearfully and wonderfully made me. I have been transformed from beauty to beautiful from the inside out.