What a profound piece of truth. I have never thought about “withness.” I have two teenage girls who have struggled with their bodies for many years. A lot of the encouragement I give them is what I need to tell myself but dont. This article was written for me. Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s call on your life.
Thank you for the scenario examples and clarity on what vanity vs ability can look and feel like. I have these desires and being able to look at them through a filter and ask, "what am I truly desiring and does that line up with what I know God wants for me" is a skill that needs work especially after years of going it on my own way of understanding and thinking. Thank you for the raw Alisa Keeton!
This was a blessing to read. I needed it! I especially appreciate the scenarios you shared. I can put myself in pretty much all of them and gain perspective. I love the idea of asking God if He wants to go with me in something or if He has a better idea. Thank you!
This was good. Ive had a desire to see Christian women leaders to AGE instead of throwing money to STOP it. If our focus is inward beauty than WHY the emphasis on the outward beauty. I like the distinction between health of the body and vanity. The temptation is real. Sometimes looking in the mirror feels like a 911 for Botox or fillers or surgery. But why not the same urgency for soul beauty? I'm inviting the Lord into my aging journey and its humbling to show up in wrinkles and sags. I'm gonna do it anyway.
Yes! I cringe every time I hear a commercial about weight loss, botox, etc on my local Christian radio station. There is just so much emphasis on physical beauty. Ability over vanity!
What a profound piece of truth. I have never thought about “withness.” I have two teenage girls who have struggled with their bodies for many years. A lot of the encouragement I give them is what I need to tell myself but dont. This article was written for me. Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s call on your life.
You’re doing embodied motherhood right ❤️
Thank you for the scenario examples and clarity on what vanity vs ability can look and feel like. I have these desires and being able to look at them through a filter and ask, "what am I truly desiring and does that line up with what I know God wants for me" is a skill that needs work especially after years of going it on my own way of understanding and thinking. Thank you for the raw Alisa Keeton!
He’s rewarding your seeking Him. And he thinks you’re absolutely lovely! No flaw are you!
This was a blessing to read. I needed it! I especially appreciate the scenarios you shared. I can put myself in pretty much all of them and gain perspective. I love the idea of asking God if He wants to go with me in something or if He has a better idea. Thank you!
This was good. Ive had a desire to see Christian women leaders to AGE instead of throwing money to STOP it. If our focus is inward beauty than WHY the emphasis on the outward beauty. I like the distinction between health of the body and vanity. The temptation is real. Sometimes looking in the mirror feels like a 911 for Botox or fillers or surgery. But why not the same urgency for soul beauty? I'm inviting the Lord into my aging journey and its humbling to show up in wrinkles and sags. I'm gonna do it anyway.
Yes! I cringe every time I hear a commercial about weight loss, botox, etc on my local Christian radio station. There is just so much emphasis on physical beauty. Ability over vanity!
I feel the ache too.