The Beauty That Doesn’t Come in a Jar
The other evening, I was going through my usual nighttime routine—applying face cream and hydrating lotion after my shower. As I set the jar down, I noticed just how many products I’ve accumulated: one for day, one for night, a light tint for casual days, and a darker one for when I want to hide imperfections without wearing makeup.
It made me pause and reflect on how much time, money, and effort we often spend on outward beauty—yet how little we invest in caring for our inward beauty.
What if we developed a daily beauty regimen for the soul? One that included generous applications of prayer, a nourishing dose of God’s Word, and plenty of time spent with the beautiful people who make up the body of Christ.
True beauty—the kind that doesn’t fade—is found in a gentle and quiet spirit, something God says is of great worth. His desire is that our beauty flows from within, radiating through our words, actions, and the condition of our heart.
Real beauty isn’t in the jar on your vanity—let’s all make time for what truly lasts.
“Rather, 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.” 1 Peter 3:4 (NIV)
May 3, 2026 Morning Brew
About Terri Edwards
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