During the retreat, I had no access to the internet to check on facebook, youtube and blogspot. I contemplated on what to write about when I would finally come home. The question of whether or not cosmetics, clothes and other adornments are pleasing to God crossed my mind. But most of the girls at the camp were wearing make up and beautiful clothes, so I felt confused if they were hypocrites because vanity IS a sin, and a capital one at that. However, I had no right to judge them, nor anyone else, because only God can truly fathom one's desires, motives and choices.
I did the research myself and I could say it is simply a matter of respecting one's self and making the careful choices of not degrading one's self to sexual objectification.
Here is an article of a woman with similar thoughts as mine: http://powertochange.com/experience/life/cosmetic/
And here is a bold statement of arguments on what the Bible says about makeup:
http://www.whyileft.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about/what-does-the-bible-say-about-wearing-make-up/
I do not feel holy. I just feel empowered yet vulnerable that I seek God every moment. Right now, I'm just excited to live a new life. That's what I told my best friend Kyle when she asked last night if I felt holy. I received God yesterday (yes, I got myself baptized) and I promised to commit myself to God for the rest of my life. He is my Lord and Savior.
Suddenly, I felt a greater direction for my blog. I will still continue to love beauty and enjoy makeup and clothes, but everything will be inspired by my desire to please Him. As long as it does not hinder my faith, and as long as it is done for His glory, I believe He will allow us to find happiness and enjoy ourselves.
May you seek God today.
Andrea
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