You are So Very Beautiful

Exploring Real Beauty: From Outer Appearance to Inner

Strength

Hi Sumathi, today you look beautiful. Who doesn’t love hearing that? Everyone enjoys receiving compliments like this, me included. But what is real beauty? Let’s explore a few thoughts on that.

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” —Confucius

The Beauty of the Word “Beauty”

The word "beauty" itself is beautiful. Beauty is defined as the quality or combination of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind.

Different Perspectives on Feeling Beautiful

What makes us feel beautiful? That’s a tough question because each of us interprets beauty differently.

Some feel beautiful when they’re comfortable and look cute. Others feel it when they dress up, style their hair, and apply makeup. For some, it comes from working out, showering, and wearing a nice outfit. Being physically healthy and active, through activities like dancing or exercising, can also contribute to feeling beautiful.

The Inner Light of Beauty

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” —Khalil Gibran

This is so true!

There are days when we look in the mirror and don’t feel attractive, but beauty isn’t always about physical appearance.

“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Struggling with My Self-Image

I lost all my hair because of chemotherapy. My skin became tanned from radiation. My nails, palms, and soles turned black, and I lost around 15 kilograms. White spots appeared on my face, and I grew unwanted facial hair. You can imagine how different I looked. No one could recognize me as Sumathi—only my voice gave me away. I didn’t let anyone see me and isolated myself completely.

I didn’t go out at all. When I had to visit the hospital, I would cover my head with a scarf, wear a face mask, drape myself in a shawl, and put on black shoes. This was how I presented myself.

When people saw me, they would take a second look, as if they couldn’t believe it was me.

All my physical beauty was gone. Only bones and skin remained, sustained by my breath.

But what can I say? Am I not beautiful? Yes, I am.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.”

“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

True beauty comes from within. It is far more important than physical appearance.

The Essence of Inner Beauty

Inner beauty is the beauty of the heart: being selfless, reliable, loving, caring, and always willing to help, even if you don’t know the person. Inner beauty is about one’s personality and how they treat others—it transcends physical appearance.

As 1 Peter 3:3-4 says:

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

Finding Inner Beauty Through Faith and Prayer

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

This will bring us inner beauty. It will deepen the beauty in our hearts.

Conclusion: The Balance Between Inner and Outer Beauty

I believe that outward appearance, our physical structure, is also important. We should take care of our looks and appearance. However, outward beauty fades over time. What matters most is inner beauty—the beauty of the heart—which only grows with time.

As the years pass, beauty shifts from the face to the heart.
Take care of your real beauty. You are truly beautiful!

Thoughts to Chew On:

• Celebrate your inner beauty.

• A reminder that you are truly beautiful!

• Yes, I am beautiful!

“Because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Let’s Exercise the Word of God Every Day!

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