Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30
I recently read in a devotion book where the author often moved the art pieces around her house because she wanted a different perspective. And that got me to thinking...about perspective in our lives.What perspective do we have in our lives? Why do we "hang" with a certain crowd? Why do we leave the "art" in our lives hanging in the same place? I think it's because we are afraid of change - or are using it to bring us a temporary goodness (like a high from an a addiction). Most often the 'sameness" brings us comfort - even if it's not healthy. Those with an addiction know exactly what I am blogging about! What would we want to make our lives uncomfortable? It feels good to get high right?
Well, it's perspective! And for those who attend 12 Step Programs or Celebrate recovery meetings or who see a counselor for an addiction - you have moved the artwork! Yeah!! You have decided that your life needs to be viewed from a different perspective. And I applaud you!
I think in this verse the charm and beauty that is being referred to can be generally applied to anything to temporarily brings us comfort but perhaps is not the healthiest. Unless, those things that bring us comfort are because of our changes with our relationship with Jesus Christ. Christ will give us peace and a new perspective on life - and he will often do it not only with your personal relationship with Him but he will work his ways through others...the key is that we need to move the artwork first!
