Everywhere I turn I see an appealing opportunity to make my self look better. My options are so numerous, it is like going to an all-you-can-eat buffet and being overwhelmed with all the choices. Everything in me says you deserve whatever you want , take it. So many inticing things are available, it almost seems too daunting of a task. If I no longer like my hairstyle, I can get extensions. If my middle is a little softer than I wouId desire it to be, I can have it “tucked” (whatever that means , where exactly do they tuck the fat into?). Honestly, I realize I could spend a lifetime pursuing alI those things. Yet, if I am truly honest, I would have to admit I need a makeover in a desperate way, but one of a different accord. I need a spiritual make over.

Any make over has its purpose and desired outcome for the one pursuing it. Generally, we want to “look good”, have people notice, and complement us on the way we have changed. My greatest desire though, is to “look good” and have others notice, but I want it to be because of how I am being made over spiritually. If I began to change, I think people would notice. A makeover that would cause others to go’ “WOW”, what is different with you?’. I Pe. 3:15b “…and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”

I am sure a whiter brighter smile would make me more appealing to people, but even more than white teeth, would be having a countenance that was overjoyed with serving my Lord . What would need to change so I could “WOW” the crowds? I would need to concentrate on:

1) Focusing on things of eternity vs. earthly things. Col. 3:2 “Set your mind on things above, not on the things which are on earth.”

2) Being ready and willing to do good for God. Titus 2:14b “ a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.”

3) Having a thankful attitude vs. being a grumbler Php. 2:14-15 “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves blameless and innocent, children of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,”

4) Trusting God with whatever He has for me, resulting in a joyful countenance. Pro. 31:25 “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future.”

Are you in need of a makeover that will really make a difference for eternity?