Jack’s Winning Words – Reposts of the blog posts of Pastor Jack Freed. Originally sent September 22, 2015.
“We get so worried about being pretty. Let’s be pretty kind, pretty funny, pretty smart, pretty strong.” (Britt Nicole) The first Beauty Contest in America was after the Civil War, and now there’s conversation about banning such contests, especially of children. Although many seem to recognize that prettiness is more than physical beauty, for some it’s the only beauty. Reread today’s quote. Isn’t it more important to emphasize qualities other than beauty? You don’t need a mirror to see what makes you pretty! 😉 Jack
I think Britt might agree that the prettiest contestant in all of those beauty pageants was probably the one voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Those were the contestants who’s beauty showed through in their personalities as much, if not more, than in their superficial physical beauty. Although not “beautiful” in the traditional physical appearance sense, to the poor of Calcutta and those who worked with her, Mother Theresa was one of the most beautiful people that the world has known. All of us can be beautiful people if we try.
Just remember that being pretty is not al about looks, it is also about your actions and how you live your life. Pretty is as pretty does. Try to be a pretty person today.
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