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Christian Homemaker Unfiltered: An Admonishment To Christian Vanity
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 เม.ย. 2021
- I breached a topic today that I have confronted before in the Christian community and one that is often not well received by many Christians. I actually did this video a month ago and decided against posting it. However, have some time has passed I feel impressed that this issue needs to be addressed more now than ever.
I am 64 and am going grey and enjoying it! I have earned every grey hair on my head, we raised 5 girls, have been married to my high school sweetheart 47 yrs and even with the sorrows we have endured, God has blessed also in this wonderful life!! I stand with you sister, smile!🙌🙏 God Bless you! Karen
Age is a privledge. My parents died young and im thankful to be here and for Jesus’ gift for our hope
You are beautiful! Not a flashy, fake beauty, but a kind, gentle, wise beauty. You have so much more to offer than another TH-cam make up tutorial. I am a mother of 11 children. The youngest is 1 year old. I look to you for wisdom and perspective and testimony that worldly women don't have. Thank you for being humble and not vain. It adds depth of character and true beauty! I'm looking forward to aging, and pray His image can be found in my countenance. God bless you and your family!
What a lovely comment Jennie! You have humbled me and blessed me greatly today with your kind words! God's richest blessings to you!
I am proud of my gray hair. I earned everone I have. I dyed my hair maybe 10 times in my life. It never felt right about it. I have long hair. And I have had people say I need to cut it short and for a woman my age. Well my hair is my glory I will keep it long.
Amen! Love to hear of another woman who realizes her hair is her glory! ❤️🙏🏻
I love the elderly! There is nothing wrong with taking care of ourselves. With that said what ever we do we need to do it with a humble heart. It's a personal conviction. Nothing wrong with a little makeup modesty in everything we do.
Love this so very much!! Thank you so much! As a woman soon to be 47 and developing a lovely crop of my own silver hair, it is refreshing to hear Gods word plain and simple.! God bless you!
Thanks for sharing. I cried at 40 because I was going gray. I'm 52 now and never colored my hair. I actually like it gray! :)
Well put! First video i have seen of yours. Im 37. Im a full time caregiver to our medically ill child. I stopped hair dye and nail polish in my early 20s as my child needed me and we have almost lost her several times. I do not care about these things anymore. My husband is sweet. Tells me pale skin is pretty. Im very very white. Been bullied to tan all my life. I did as a teen but no more. I love the little silver hairs in my dark brown hair. Gods creation is beautiful and the glory is to him!
Im a retired hairdresser. I worked in the beauty industry for years and considered it a ministry for so many reasons. I really appreciate your perspective. You made some good points that I had never considered. Though I understand vanity is not desirable trait in a godly woman, I had never considered that coloring ones hair or applying a bit of makeup was disrespectful to the elderly. Thank you for sharing this perspective. I guess I was brought up to believe it disrespectful to arrive at events looking unkept. Recently (2 years ago) I quit coloring my hair as an act of obedience to the Word, though I still make sure my hair is styled in a classic understated cut. I still wear a small amount of makeup because I feel unkept without a bit of polish to my appearance and my husband appreciates my efforts to present myself in a well manicured way. You’ve given me a new perspective to think about.
Amen! I couldn't agree with you more Lea, our society doesn't respect the elderly. We've always been drawn to the elderly, they are filled with such wisdom and wonderful stories of life as they lived through it. When we had a home built here for my parents, so we could assist them as needed, people thought us crazy. I won't say it was always easy, but there are so many memories lived for us and our children because they lived here on our property and shared our daily life. I'm always saddened when young people are to busy to spend time with elderly people, because when the elderly pass, so does all of their history, if no body took the time to listen and share it with others when they are gone.
A dear friend of our family, who passed away a year ago this past Dec., was a beautiful silver haired, only 60 yr old woman, she was a beautiful Christian woman and she always said on each birthday, she was happy to be a little closer to being home with the Lord and I loved that and her positive attitude in aging. I, myself have not had an issue with aging thus far and I'm soon to be 56 yrs old in June. I love my gray hair, I often refer to them as wisdom highlights and all have been earned with the years I've lived thus far. Also as an added note the gray hair isn't so fine, so I have texture to my hair instead of fine and flat. my struggle has been with weight and after years I realized with God's help that I'm who I am and while working to loose weight it isn't for vanity but for health and since menapause at 40 yrs old, it's a slow and constant process. I am blessed to have a husband who thinks I'm more beautiful now then when we first met. I'm thankful and blessed to be one year closer to being Home with the Lord and further in my walk with Him as well.
This was extremely touching and beautiful to read. Love, a 35 year old sister in Christ ❤️❤️ Thanks for the beautiful wisdom
I appreciate you bringing this conversation to the table. It's not talked about enough. I also see a pervasive attitude that to appear haggard is somehow more holy than to appear vibrant and beautiful. (I'm not necessarily saying that's what you're pushing). I personally am really looking forward to being an older woman with a head of grey hair, aged skin, dignified with modest and beautiful dress complete with a body that is clearly aged but well taken care of with a solid diet and an effective exercise regimen.
Wow, such a great topic. I've never contemplated these topics before in detail, and I'm not sure if I entirely agree, but this is a conversation we need to be having more as Christians. Thank you.
Wonderful thank you! You gave me much to think about and consider.
Sister, you said a mouthful and thank you so very much. I come from a family that the women get up early and do their hair and makeup before facing even their own household. I fell right in there until several years ago I realized that it just wasn't being truthful to myself or anyone else. I am 61 now and I haven't had on makeup, had my hair cut or even dyed in years. This is the way God created me and who am I to try and improve His work? Yes, sometimes I look in the mirror and I see a fluffy, worn, and weathered old grandma and I wonder where I went. But then when my 13 yr old granddaughter is watching me brush my hair and tells me I am beautiful.....I know she sees the me that God created. My heart is full.
I appreciate this post... I'm 40 and like my age I thank God for spearing my life to this age. But I also like and wear makeup I do my hair sometimes changing the colour. I think ultimately its a heart posture that the Lord is looking at. Are you doing it from a vanity/ashamed standpoint or just like to look your best/pretty etc. The bible is full of women who adorned themselves with jewels and beauty treatments. God is looking at our hearts 💕
I have rosacea it started after my 1st child. I felt ugly and ashamed by how red my face was. I tried many things to cover it but it would physically hurt. I don't do that anymore. My face still has issues but my husband tells me I'm beautiful. I thought why am I doing all this makeup? Is it for the ladies who make fun of me? Why should I make my face different for them so I stopped. My husband thinks I am a natural beauty and God who created me thinks all his children are beautiful so I don't need to change for the world. To anyone reading be kind to those with skin conditions.
What an important message. Thank you.
Great video. I share many of your sentiments on aging. As a young woman I fell into the trap of thinking I wouldn't be accepted or attractive to any male without makeup. One day Holy Spirit said...I want to free you from the things that bind you and link you to this world. I stopped wearing makeup, threw out the padded bra... forgot about a husband...sought God and guess what? God gave me a mate who loves me just as I am...and he hates makeup! The most attractive woman to me is one who is gentle, kind, and exemplifies a loving Godly character; her outward appearance is irrelevant.
Blessings... Cindy
💗💗💗 Thank you Lea!!! I’ve decided growing old gracefully is an art that’s been lost. My grandma who’s 89 says people don’t listen to her...but that if she charged for her advice they might start. She’s right and it’s sad. My dad has always instilled in both my brother and I to respect the elderly. He’s always had a heart for them and as small child we would visit nursing homes and we both played instruments and I used to tap as a child and he always wanted to start something to entertain them because he always felt that they were neglected and I as a 43-year-old woman still agree. Unfortunately I have suffered with acne since I was in third grade and although it got better in my 20s I now suffer from cystic acne and much scarring so daily having to wear a foundation is awful. Continue to go without, ...I t’s so much better for you and you are beautiful, I envy those who do not have to wear it and have beautiful skin even with wrinkles. My greys are starting to come on strong these days and my husband is so complimentary.🥰
Thank you for always being honest and raw… One of my favorite qualities about you! Thank you for your boldness and your love for the true word of God!🥰 Love from North Idaho!
I am 66. I wish my grandmother could be alive today so I could video all her advice, stories, and recipes. Everyone did not have a camera on their phone when she was alive. We had to keep our memories in our hearts. It is sad today that the youth of today seem to be missing so much.
Thank you for this ❤️ I happen to be in the young category but have a huge respect for your approach to this topic. Thank yoh for sharing. I truly agree with your stance
I really liked this chat. I prefer no make up and no fuss looks. As a caregiver at home it just makes more sense. I do use make up for a special occasion This was a refreshing video though and thank you for your words
I agree with every point you have made in this video. I am 62 and haven't worn make up in ages and my hair is long, curly and completely grey. As a young woman I used to spend so much time putting on make up and having my hair cut, colored and styled. The silliness of it all hit me at once when I was honest enough to admit that make up was a 'mask' of sorts and I didn't enjoy sitting in a salon chair breathing in noxious chemical fumes. I first gave up the make up and was asked constantly if I was feeling okay. lol When I started letting my hair grow out....wow....people would comment that my choice to go grey was going to 'age me'. I was also advised to cut my hair because 'women of a certain age" should wear their hair short because it was more youthful. I can honestly say that I am so much happier being real and unashamed of this aging body. It's a journal of my life. I must also agree with you that elders are not always treated with respect or dignity. Many seem to think age reduces your IQ and they adjust their communication to meet that deficit. I do not enjoy being told I am 'cute', although when it happens it springs from a place of kindness and I accept it. I am content with the way God formed me and from that place of contentment, great peace and great happiness flow.
Oh sweetie im turning 60 in july ,I have never dyed my hair ,my hair is dark brown with beabeautiful silver strands ,I dont wear makeup ,,I walk everyday if i can ,take care of a huge summer garden ,chickens and a small herd of dexter cows ,God has graced me with so much ,i feel no need to hide my hair or my wrinkles, i do wash my face and put on lotion when my hubby comes home ,its all we need ,thank you for your bravery ,you and l have such similar values ,God bless you beautiful gal.
Great topic. Glad bless you
Amen, I’m glad you touched upon this subject. Next month I will be 61, but when I was younger (before retirement), I sometimes wore makeup and died my hair. I still could wear make up or color my hair, but I don’t. The only thing I put on my face is Grandpas Pine Tar Soap. I wash my face with it every morning and have for years. I have used pink blush but only on occasion, not often at all. Now if you are squeamish you might not want to keep reading.................................my big turn off from makeup came after I went to a funeral where the casket was open. The scent of the heavy makeup they used made me nauseated. Some women put on so much makeup, I get that scent....all over again if I’m near them. Women will spend a long time putting it on every day. There are so many chemicals in all of it. It’s not natural. Some of the makeup has lead in it. Hair dye is another one...too many chemicals. I found after I stopped coloring my hair, I liked my real hair color better. It’s kind of silver/gold in color these days. My older sister had cosmetic surgery done on her face because she wanted to look like her favorite movie star. She also had cosmetic tattooing done around her eyes and lips. Now that she is older, she looks scary. She didn’t grow old naturally. Around her eyes are tattooed black like liner. It looks spooky. She was not happy with who she was, or how she looked. She wanted to look like someone else. I wish people would realize that being their unique self, who God created them to be, is okay. The outside package can look sparkly and pretty (like a present), but really it is what’s on the inside that matters. Use what God gave you. Leah you are right. Take care of yourself. Eat right, get some exercise if you can. Feel good on the inside, so you will feel good on the outside ❤️ God Bless.
And you're absolutely right about still being beautiful cuz you are absolutely beautiful to me as a young woman!! I want your way of thinking and I want to carry that out into my old age and be proud
I used to dye my hair but found that covering up my grey was getting harder to do. 4 years ago I decided that I was going to embrace my grey and honestly I'm so glad I did. I am 66, not 46, and that's fine with me. I thank God for each day He gives me here but am looking forward to spending my eternity with Him!
You are speaking my heart ❤️
Amen. I pray I keep the same coming Victorina in my later years. I turn 25 this week, I do not wear makeup, style or dye my hair, I wash I shampoo once a week. I want ky girls to believe they’re beautiful in God’s eyes the way they were made, and respect the wisedom thay comes from age. And I love my husbands support of this decision, he sees the beauty within the hearts of me our girls
Thank you for sharing.
You are wise beyond your years.
I have always said that death is the great equaliser.
And we are born dying.
I've decided not to dye my hair due to chemicals and once I started wearing my scarf/headcovering as opposed to a wig or hair extensions I also felt better about my lines etc..I've found in the church that career women and going to the hairdressers/salon is encouraged too it's all part of it being secular in outlook.
Say Yes, to the good old way of Holiness. It's been a learning experience for me coming to the Holiness way of life at 45 years old... totally living worldly and very much living in vanity. Praise the Lord for His Word and the handy guide that He left us, that's the Bible.
God bless you!
Just found your channel and I really love it! I think homemaking is making a comeback. A revival if you will. I'm so glad. This is where we should be as Christian wives and mothers. In our homes, serving our families. :) Many blessings to you from Tennessee. I feel like I need to binge watch your channel tonight. :)
Hi Mountain Girl, so sorry I'm just now getting to your comment! Honestly I have terrible net service right now where I am having difficulty uploading and comment response is happening in spurts. So glad you found us! Hope you have enjoyed your time with us and have been encouraged!
I love my gray hair. I struggle with the wrinkles, but I am slowly learning to accept them. I wore a lot of makeup in my youth, even trying to look older than I was. I haven't worn makeup for at least 20 years now. Thank you for this - I think you spoke a lot of truth.
Thank you for this biblical truth! I loved this video. My grandmother was so incredibly special to me and I loved all of her grey hair and her wrinkles! They made her so beautiful to me. She's since passed away and I miss her so deeply. I think you're beautiful without makeup and just as God made you. I quit wearing makeup with the exception of special occasions and it's super light makeup when I do where it. I'm 2 years out from being 40 years old and unlike so many, I don't see any reason to not look forward to the next chapter of my life.
Hi Brandi and thank you for watching! You have lovely memories of your Grandma, and what a gift she gave you to see her grow old with beauty! God's richest blessings to you!
I think this is a refreshing outlook. I’ve been wanting to change my hair and let it go back naturally.
Hi Rhoades Traveled and thanks for watching. In today's culture and society, it really takes courage to want to be natural, may God bless your desire!
Thanks for the word. One issue is that the church in some instances has devalued womanhood by not emphasizing Gods plan for Men, women and the family. We are 47 and 43 and I understand that to age is to be impacted by the effects of sin. We cannot outrun the effects but praise The Lord He has made the way to overcome the Final effect of Sin.
I started graying when I was 18. I colored once but it was such a mess until I said I'd never do it again. I'm 50 now. I've not really worn alot of makeup (a little when I was in college). My skin is great. I'm loving how I look.
I am 66 and have never dyed my hair. I greyed early in my 40's and have enjoyed my silver hair. With the isolation during covid, I have gone with a minimal makeup look. When I talk with people, I look them in the eyes and I've found that people look me in the eyes and want to hear what I have to say. I've had some really interesting conversations in the grocery checkout line. I go during the " senior hours" and find that the old folks have so much to say and wise words to share. I think men seem to be more vain about aging than women. I've earned my wrinkles and my laugh lines. I would rather see a photo of a wizened older person with character than an "everybody looks alike perfect" kind of person. JMHO. Be who you are. God created you. God doesn't make mistakes.❤
I look young for 50 but the wrinkles are starting and my hair would be fully gray if I didn’t color it. BUT I am realizing that I am not handling this season of life well. My inner person does not feel as youthful as I look. I REALLY NEEDED to hear this admonishment! Thank you. I am going to try to resolve to quit dying hair and battling wrinkles as a focus, and spend that time, energy, and money on other people. I can’t say I won’t fail at it when I get focused on myself on certain days, but I can be sure I will always remember you taking the time to tell the truth of our Father here. Thank you, from a sister in Christ!♥️
Hi Shawn, glad this was an encouragement for you! Just because we age doesn't mean we can't take care of our skin to nourish it with natural and healthful oils and care for our hair but we should still embrace age as an honor, a gift of God. Wrinkles and gray shouldn't be despised as our culture teaches, this just sends confusing messages to our youth and creates a stumbling block that we will be accountable for. As Christian women, we are called to set a standard and go against the current tide of hating aging, especially if it is in the church. Thank you for watching! May the Lord bless you with His richest blessings!
I couldn’t agree with you more. Thank you so much for being honest and sharing these important things Lea 💕
When I turned 50 I was determined to let my hair go silver and never color my hair again and I have not. Was not easy. Im now 60 and my silver hair is to my hips. I lost alot of teeth and had to have many dental surgeries to grow bone where there was no bone using my bone. Where there are no teeth you get deep wrinkles so after years of braces surgeries etc I had serious wrinkles because of the contortions I made with my mouth to eat and talk
I learned and did strong muscles exercises for my face to build muscles in my faces because my face was caving in. Ill keep doing the exercises for my face just as I do exercises for the rest of my body. Thank you for the video. God bless
I LOVE this! I’m about to be 26 and I rarely see an older woman with long grey hair lol. I see short grey hair and a lot of women who dye it including my grandmother who’s in her 80s but I have seen some amazing older women with long beautiful grey hair and that’s so beautiful to me 😊❤️ I know long hair isn’t for everyone especially as they’re older as it’s difficult to manage, however I do believe God says women are to take care of their hair and like you said the signs of aging should be renowned as sign of wisdom and we should honor our elders more and listen to them. And you look so beautiful to me btw. I CRAVE to hear from older Christian women like you because I’m growing in my faith and I don not have many examples in my life to follow on how to properly age gracefully. And honestly I think it’s so much more work to care what others think or be insecure about having to dye it all the time. Save the money and spoil your grandkids or something lol. I pray I have wisdom like u some day and that I’ll have the courage to talk about these topics to help the next generation as well ❤️ God bless you!!
Hi Lea, please accept my apologies for my delayed response. We are currently downstate with family due to my mother as she is battling advanced cancer. I'm very slow at replying at this time. I did reply to another comment you left on our channel, wanted to mention that in case you didn't see it. I know the struggle of trying to live as a Proverbs 31 woman when there are no mentors in today's world that strive to be one to the point of giving up their own preconceived ideas. However what I have learned is that the best thing we can do, the most important thing we can do, is to look in the Word for who and what we are to be, we will not be steered wrong, not be let down. I truly believe that God often brings us into an isolated state so that our total dependency is upon him. I've seen a lot of Christians who have had "mentors" but the mentor themselves where skirting God's will so they then found themselves in the same situation as their mentor and fine with it. Our times of isolation isn't just for our development but also so that we can be to someone what we had always desired for someone to be for us. Continue to seek God, in spirit and in truth, he is faithful! You and your family are in our prayers!
God's richest blessings to you!
Lea
Nothing in our society encourages graceful aging.It encourages spending billions of dollars fighting it,it's all about the money.
Ads are soft porn,some are more than that.
We have to decide that we want peace.Peace with ourselves and what that means spiritually.I don't like looking old,but then,there it is,LOL
It is trying to keep our eyes on spiritual things,the important things,and not the worldly.
We can only do so much to fight it,and in the end,no one wins that battle,LOL
I do find smiling makes me look better,,:-)
God Bless
Donna
This is a beautiful message. I agree hundred percent.
Please consider AMAC rather than AARP, if you are looking for a senior discount group. While not "Christian", they support conservative values. I quit coloring my hair and wearing makeup in my late 40's for the same reasoning you present. God has given this to me, who am I to go against Him? Blessings.
I do wear make up rarely when my inlaws visit and i will say foundation makes my wrinkles more obvious. The only fix to those is botox needles and a puffer face like pricilla presley. To each his own but not for me
You are beautiful .. it’s been a yr since I’ve added highlights to my hair or had it cut.. it needs trimming for sure because of the tangles... but I believe it’s time to have just the natural highlights.(I chose highlights instead of dyeing to let the gray still blend in).. but you are right.. I still work at the library partime and use a little foundation and something for the spotty eyebrows,, but go has natural as I can. I love your channel . Thank you for discussing this with us.. I’m hoping to fully stay home this year and look forward to it so much. 🙏💕
As a 35 yr old woman, this video touched me deeply, along with all the wonderful comments from godly and wise sisters in Christ!!! Thanks for sharing this, Lea. Since I stumbled upon my first video ever from your channel, I have always highly regarded you as a classic and stunning beauty. I think your wrinkles, beautiful skin, long hair and wholesome beauty are absolutely striking. You are a blessing to me. ❤️ Your husband and sons are blessed.
Allie, you are so sweet! Your comment made my day!!
I forgot a couple of things. If your old stop complaining all the time. Young people don’t want to hear and old people don’t either 🤣
And you younger, (anyone under 65). If we don’t answer you it might be we didn’t hear you or got only part of it and we are trying to figure out what your saying( hearing aids are very expensive and some of us can’t afford them. Be patient. Repeat yourself if needed. And if we are walking to slow. Be patient no worries some day you will get to be slow. 😁 one last thing remember being happy is a choice you make every day no matter your age.
Keep SMILING
Wise words! God bless!
Hi, I am 71 soon to be 72. I don’t wear makeup and I don’t dye my hair. I always wanted that soft white that my husband has. But mine is a brownish/silver ( my daughter says). And that is ok with me. I wear it long in a braid most of the time.
My advice is don’t worry about your hair or wrinkles. But do wear a smile and please be polite. I have seen many old people walking around frowning and being rude just cause they are old. Sure you may have aches and pain. I do but that also is part of growing old, don’t stop doing things if you don’t use it you will loose it.
We start off our earthly life weak wrinkled , and we will end that way to. But that part you can work on to keep healthy and strong. In your soul, mind, and body.
God bless aging folks. And have fun!!!!!
This has been big for me lately and I'm a 28 year old wife and mother. I haven't been wearing make up or tons of other things I did in a spirit of vanity. I can deny it's vanity but let's be real....I like the holiness standards. Also with the way I dress, staying more modest in a dress or skirt that isn't revealing. It's still difficult because I choose to wear light make up occasionally maybe once every 2 weeks or so. I pray I can continue to die to my flesh and just do all I do for our Lord. I ask myself why do I do this? Is it for my God? Because if it's for "Me" that's wrong too! The bible states do not do things for self!
My husband encourages me to not wear make up and live mote biblically. I appreciate him for that.
Thank you for this video and it's encouragement sister. I wish I seen more Christians speaking truth like this. This is beautiful stay strong in the Lord and His might 🙌❤
Hi Gabrielle,
Sorry for the delay in response. I'm so glad you were encouraged by this video. The message is not a popular one in Christianity but it is one that is backed Biblically. It is wonderful that you have a husband that is supportive of you and of the Word! May you be a light of biblical beauty to all that you know.
God's richest blessings to you!
Lea
Wonderful video! I agree completely.
I'm 28 years old my husband is 38 we have been married for 5 years he is starting to Grey in his hair and beard just slightly and I think it is gorgeous he has always been attractive to me but he looks better now than he ever has
As an almost 30 year old I have decided that I want to let myself age naturally. I wear make up for certain ocassions, but I haven't dyed my hair in 6 years (I liked funky colors) because I want to learn how to make my gray hair look amazing over time. "Going Gray" all of a sudden makes it hard to style & maintain something your not use to. My brown hair doesn't make me "Look Better" as it is part of the age I am and I look good for my age, However by naturally allowing the Gray some out I will look great at any age because I can maintain my hair according to how I need to for my age. What I can say is that I thank God for moisturizers, vitamins, sulfate free shampoos, and facewash lol They help to maintain my skin without make up daily.
Thanks for sharing, God bless !
Thank you for sharing. Lord bless you sister.
My best is what God gave me and I don't cover it up.
One trap I would fall in is isn't growing old part of the curse like we're slowly dying? Could you clear this up please
I'm 50 and I stopped dying my hair at 44. Since in the Bible gray hair signifies wisdom as well as experiences. It's an easy way for the others to know whom to seek out for their guidance and knowledge!
I agree with every single thing you said.
There's a lot to chew on! Thank you again for your sage advice!!
No seniors do not get respect! I work in a grocery store and see it daily ! It’s a throw away society! I wear t shirts and skirts! I was covering my head, but I’m still unsure if women are supposed to cover or not cover! Good video!🙂❤️
I've been researching this lately, and what I keep hearing is that you should for modesty. But more so you should if you feel convicted to do so. Hope this helps
Same person that made the old comment, please forgive me as I didn't know what I was talking about. I have asked a church that I trust and did some research and the church told me that long hair was the covering. Also I believe 1 corinthians 11 is talking about spiritual headship. That being said of course so your own research in God's word
Think of the money used for beauty products etc
agree 100 % with what you said keep on "preaching"
im 27 years old. gray hair since 19. after 4 boys, the grays have definitely multiplied...
the last time i dyed my hair was 3 years ago. after my 2 yo was born, i chopped all my hair off and started all over again, with my natural color.
my natural color is very dark brown and the grays never stopped coming in! so I have a great patch in my bangs area - someone told me (at church) that it was "okay" for me to grow my grays and not color over because of the placement.... uhm, we are called to be aliens of this world! My mother is 50 and has not yet embraced her grays. I pray that I am able to keep my conviction to embrace the way GOD has designed me to be.
Make up - since January I have stepped AWAY from wearing as much as i always have. My husband does love eye makeup though... I put on eye liner the other day and just felt so odd. So I think I will meet him half way and wear mascara... I also aim for organics because make up and anti aging cream etc has REALLY bad things in it :(
Love this video. Glory to God for you and your family
also thought it was strange for someone to almost point out how i needed to conform. I head cover and dress very modestly now. I definitely stand out from society
The chemicals that are used in hair coloring contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s, among other problems not only with the brain itself but with the heart and other organs can be affected.
I was born with white blonde hair. It darkened some when I reached my teen years. I have colored my hair, perhaps 3 times in my life. Each time I did, I had taken my eyes off of my Heavenly Father and placed them on myself, even though I was still going to church. But in my inter most being, I knew my walk was suffering. Now my hair is almost as white as when I was born. I have learned to appreciate life in each phase as it is presented. However, there are some that it takes almost a whole life time to realize this concept. Other topics that could be picked apart is dress codes. I’ve seen many women that are my age, dressed like their teenaged granddaughters. And I marvel as to why! I just have difficulty understanding things like this. I wear skirts and dresses when I go out in public. Even when I’m home, I usually wear skirts. Men seem to be more respectful to women in skirts then ones in skin tight pants. I appreciate that very much. I hope that as women listen to your words, Leah, that they will realize the truth and concern that you have for them. May Father bless you. Shalom
As a married woman your body belongs to your husband and your focus is to please and obey him. If he wants you do color your hair or wear makeup- that's what you do. You want to please him, not yourself.
Yes, we are to obey our husbands as long as his will for us is not contrary to the Word of God, this is regardless if the husband is a believer or not. If a man is a true believer and he wants his wife to color her hair and put on makeup so that he is pleased, what does it say about this man's heart? Is he truly appreciative of the gift that God has given him, the one that God created for him and the way that God created her? If a woman is not pleased with the way her husband looks or the color of his hair, how would society received it if she wanted him to cover up his "flaws" especially believers? That is really what we are doing when we hide our age. My heart would truly ache if my husband wanted me to be anything other than what God created for me to be, this is part of the problem with our world, too many men want something different then what they have.
What about face care? exfoliate and moisturizer? SPF etc? Cap stick?
It doesn't alter your looks, your doing it for hygiene sake and to replenish to your skin from what harsh environments expose us to. I would say put it in line of this questions "should I brush my teeth?" and the answer is of course, you are taking care of them to avoid decay and pain from lack of oral hygiene. Taking care of our skin is the same way. Again it is not altering or adding to our appearance.
I dislike that my maternal’s by blood and marriage do not embrace age or grays. All of them boohoo about gray. They wear hair die and wigs. I greatly dislike it and encourage them to embrace it but I’m met with push back.
Ironically, I think there is a correlation between a woman who accepts the gray and one who does not. My maternal’s possess wisdom in different arenas of life.
But overall they the outward appearance from Godly wisdom( separation) and I find them to be tragically vain.
They are all Christians. It just causes me confusion as to how they reject or unaware of Gods view of aging.
Sadly, this vanity was pushes on me. This vanity overflows into being a mother. I was encouraged by my Christian grandmaternal not to nurse because I didn’t want a saggy chest. I didn’t listen but it so disappointing how The World is still entertained in Christian homes.
The pain of this run deeper now that I think about it. She was 50 and wore Forever 21 and thongs as a daily garment.
But my husband wants me to color my hair. I'm 51. He don't want to see gray hair.
My husband commented on your last video like this about how I call it "Age phobia" in society. I still seriously believe that people hate aging because they are afraid of death. If I wasn't Christian I'd be afraid of death too! I am glad that you reiterated it. I need to hear that it's not just me (turning 56 this year). I never wear makeup, never dye my hair and have always been like that. My husband sees other women who do (at work or relatives) and then asks me later - What was wrong with her hair? Meaning was it a wig, does she have cancer or something. What was wrong with her face, I tried not to stare? Meaning is she covering up some deformity or something. He is so used to me that other women look weird to him. Ha ha. Speaking of being a "Biblical" female, do you wear skirts? I ask because I tried and as a homemaker, they are constantly trying to kill me with tripping me or getting caught in something. It is not right to have a short one, so I'm a baggy jeans kinda girl. Any suggestions?
Salvation is a gift from God just like old age.
Amen!
I think that so many women even Christians women are so scared of growing old.. like you said growing old is a gift... but when you have a society that doesn’t want to grow up. We have grown adults that all they want to do play video games etc... getting older looking shows their age... and I think guilt comes in... because they know they should be wiser...
I feel like I am blessed. I will be 51 years old this year and i am happy with my gray hair, I am proud of the lines on my face... I have cancer and this is my second battle... so every day is a gift!!!
Also makeup and a lot of the junk we women put on our face cause us to age....
Hi Glenda. We are praying for you. Do you mind if I ask how you are doing?
@@ArtisanAcre I’m doing ok. I keep getting infections in my blood. They say it is a side effect that some get.. it normally happens about a week after my chemo treatment.. this is the third time for the infection since I started my treatments... but I am blessed god allowed me to wake again today... I have a garden in the ground and seeing life in that garden...
Do they put you on antibiotics for the blood infection? Praying for you my friend!
@@ArtisanAcre yes and I have meds to control the fever when it get to a certain point.. we are thankful as the fever broke sometime this morning finally.. the worst part of this is it just drains me... the chemo is hard but my side effects to it has been easy except for these infections.
@@glendabyford8074 praying for you 🙏 ❤️
If you take car of your heath your looks look better to .But no mater how many Botox you have or face lift to look younger your body will say different because we walk different act different as we get older lets take care of are self but no to the point you look weird big puffy lips skin pulled back like come on woman god loves you no matter what he
I appreciate you and your husband and I have got a blessing from the devotions, but I have to respectfully disagree with a point here about personal appearance. Wearing a small amount of makeup, etc is not undoctrinal. This is a personal conviction for you, which for your relationship with the Lord, you should uphold of course. I have studied this in God's Word in depth because I want to do what's right in God's eyes. I personally don't see anything wrong with putting a little concealer on dark eye circles (these are not God's beautiful creation, it is called living in a cursed world), or putting on a little makeup to not feel ugly. Not to draw attention or be a gazing stock or show off. It made me a little saddened to hear a Christian woman judge someone else's heart and walk with the Lord simply because of an issue that's very disputed. We are told to be modest in apparel (don't go overboard). We are told "let it not be that outward adorning, of plaiting the hair, wearing of gold, and putting on apparel, but let it be the hidden man of the heart..." 1 Peter 3:3. If we took this verse in a literal sense we would not be "putting on apparel "at all. Believe me, God wants us clothed :) This verse is talking about our heart shining through, and for that to be our goal a " meek and quiet spirit ", not putting our appearance as priority. Proverbs says that man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. It is truth. And we have to examine our hearts and guard them, with God's help, from being vain, prideful, and sinful. I can think of, off the top of my head, two different fellow homeschool mothers of 14 who wear a little makeup and one dyes her hair. They LOVE the Lord, put Him first, and their grown children all walk with the Lord. They have brought many to the Lord. I see that they do not make this any issue, as long as it's not. They are such wonderful examples of Godly women, do not act holier-than-thou and they most definitely display the fruits of the Spirit in their lives and ministries. You are discrediting so very many true Christian woman who do not hold to this particular view as you see it. Again, this subject is a conviction that is a personal one. I hope you don't feel offended by what I'm saying (I really, really don't), but I felt led to say this out of concern. May God give us all wisdom in this and more as we seek Him. To Him be the glory🙏 On a side note...I feel you are SO wise and a wonderful example in many, many ways. I see that is from drawing close to God. God bless you sister ❤️
First, let me thank you for your kind words at the end of your comment. I want to assure you I’m not offended by your comment as you were very respectful in pointing out why you disagreed however I do have to disagree with you that I am acting solely on a personal conviction. I too hope you won’t find offense in my reply but I would defend this conviction rather, in the light of the Word. Before we as Christians can either defend or decry a conviction we must first see if we are viewing the Bible through a worldly filter or if we are viewing the world through a Biblical filter and the latter is what I am persuaded I am doing.
If the Bible doesn’t say something specifically not to do something but it becomes an issue in our culture then we must evaluate either a refusal to participate or a willingness to participate based on cultural history or if there is direction in the Word not specifically stated, but rather a principle or a precept on the issue.
For example, if I said I didn’t smoke marijuana because the Bible said not to then I would be making a conviction based on lack of knowledge because the Bible never states this directly and I would look foolish and unlearned in the Word to whom I stated this to. But if I said that I do not smoke marijuana because the bible speaks of the ills of drunkenness in light of it altering the ability for a man to think rationally then I could rationally lump up any mind-altering drug with liquor. I could also turn to scripture about defiling the temple as we know that drugs are often damaging to the temple. I could even throw in the understanding that such self-indulgence in such things far too often leads to sin and destruction of God’s most precious creation, man. (I will stay away from the medicinal purpose of marijuana and stick to simply using it for recreational use)
Historically the acceptance of makeup in our society as a whole did not come into acceptance until the 1920’s and that was for 2 reasons: one; the black and white films were becoming very popular, and the actors had to wear makeup in order to not be blacked/washed out on film.
And no, the Bible never uses the term makeup nor does it say not to wear it however there are some things that I can go to in order to see if not wearing makeup would be a biblical conviction or one that is personal.
First I take into consideration in Genesis 1 we are told we are made in the image of God. Everything we do in outward appearance reflects either His image or an image of the world. We will emulate one or the other we must evaluate everything we do to make sure we are showing His glory.
In the Word of God, every time makeup is mentioned (this is referred to as a woman painting her face) it is connected to a harlot or a prostitute. A woman would paint her face or eyelids to specifically attract attention or entice someone. Nowhere in the Word will you find a verse that a woman’s purpose in painting her face is to draw the presence of God to her. It is only ever mentioned with a connection to vanity or enticement to snare mankind.
One notable woman who “painted their face” was Jezebel in II Kings.
Proverbs 6:24-26 speaks of the adulteress and not allowing her to take you with her eyes.
Jeremiah: 4:30 “………..though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt though make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.”
Ezekiel 23:40-49 The painting of the eyes is used to describe Israel and Juda as two adulterous sisters.
If makeup in the Word is always used in conjunction with the sin of vanity or lust, which it is, it seems irrational to use it with an innocent purpose even though that ay be the true intent at the time.
In the Bible there are no verses connecting godly women with painting their face, on the contrary, an example would be Esther. When in Esther 2:13 she is given the opportunity to choose whatever adornment she wanted or desired/needed the Bible says in verse 15 Esther “required nothing” before approaching the king.
Matthew Henry’s commentary says this about those verses “She was not solicitous, as the rest of the maidens were, to set herself off with artificial beauty; she required nothing but just what was appointed for her and yet she was most acceptable. The more the natural beauty is the more agreeable.”
The second reason makeup was accepted in the 1920’s after centuries of being associated with harlots was when they found King Tut’s (Tutankhamen) tomb. The 20’s were already bringing in questionable practices in our society but with the finding of King Tut’s tomb, history can show it is almost as though a spirit of vanity and or sensuality was unleashed, or both. Cultures all over the world were embracing fashion, hairstyle and painting of the faces and body that hadn’t been so prior based on this discovery.
The original use of makeup dates back to Egyptian times. A heavy dark makeup called “kohl” was used to outline the tops and bottoms of the eyelids (we know it today as eyeliner). When women in this culture did so it was saying they not only were a prostitute but that they were available.
The Bible parallels Egypt to the world, to sin and to slavery. I believe the need for our society to justify and glorify things such as makeup in every facet of our culture is due to a spirit that is not from God. Simply put, makeup has only been received in our society for 100 years (much of the world as well) and its connection at that time was from the movie industry (which is anything but God seeking) and from a discovery of a tomb in a society that was neither godly nor holy. The Bible only ever speaks of makeup in a negative light, and it is always related to vanity, this is when I am reminded of why Lucifer fell, his vanity was the cause of his fall and to seduction, which is a tactic Satan uses to trip mankind.
I understand the idea of a modest amount of makeup, and I realize that not every woman who wears makeup does so to draw attention to herself or for less than honorable reasons but I am reminded that though this may seem harmless to some, to another it could be a stumbling block and cause or encourage them to embrace it beyond what may be considered modest. There can be no denying that the Bible is clear what type of spirit is behind the painting of the face, so though one may not fall to it, it can be a stumbling block for many others.
I also defend that by my video, I was not judging others to puff myself up or to say I am holier than others, to the contrary I point it out because “the church” has failed and embraced far too many things of the world, and this is contrary to the will of God. But it does explain why the church, especially in America is so anemic. Until we are willing to say “Lord your will not mine” in all things we will continue to act in the flesh and be less than we were meant to be. As Christians, we must raise the bar on our standards so that the devil has no foothold on us.
Again, I appreciate your comment and truly the respectful way you wrote. I pray mine causes you no offense.
God's richest blessings to you.
@@ArtisanAcre thank you for taking the time to write back in such a thorough way. We are a homeschool family who live on a 102 acre farm and try to cook from scratch as much as possible and live simply- so we share some similarities with you and know that time is precious, indeed! I do agree with the fact that there is a certain look which points to harlotry and worldliness when makeup is applied heavily. That goes with dress and hair style, too. There's a point to everything we do and we most certainly have to ask if it's in line with living a Godly life and not offending our Lord. If we are a stumbling block to others for doing something that is not a sin, these women are going to stumble anyway because their heart is not in the right place already. There are many ways to be a stumbling block. I grew up in a church that did not allow jewelry, eating meat, caffeine, and observed strict old-testimant law. I have to admit that I looked down on people outside the realm of "my world" as being lost, as did plenty of others I knew. I realize now my heart was not right toward God nor was I walking in the Spirit at all. When I began to seek Him sincerely is when He began to work in me and I began to seek His approval as it applies to His word. I still have much to learn! I truly hope that I'm never a stumbling block but that I can teach women, who are younger especially, to seek the Lord and live in His Spirit so that they will be living right towards God and pleasing to Him. It starts in their heart. Jer. 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
I will keep seeking God in this area to make sure my heart is right. Thank you for some "food for thought" and being respectful about it. "She opens her mouth with wisdom and on her tongue is the law of kindness." Prov.31:26 You show the law of kindness, sister. God bless ❤