Our Beautiful Soul & Spirit.

I've been reading a book lately that suggests that physical relationships are the lowest form of relationship there is.

I would never turn down a hug from a friend, or a face to face conversation, and a physical relationship is extremely important between partners!  Physical relationships are pretty sweet, but God gave us a soul and spirit for full connection and FULL relationship.   When we connect with people on a soul (mind, emotions, personality) or spiritual (the potential bond of God) level, that is the most meaningful and fulfilling relationship there is (and this can be done over the phone or messaging - no physical presence needed).  All 3 together would be the most fulfilling.

It makes me think about how society and media teaches us to focus on the physical.  The media is jam packed with lies about physical relationships and physical beauty.  I, for one, am one of many women that have struggled with loving my physical body.

One thing that I have learned with my weight loss is the fact that weighing less does not make it easier to love myself any more.  I'm still physically imperfect.  I have not blogged for a long time as I continue to work through this part of my journey.  I am learning more and more about where beauty lies.  I'm learning that beauty is (mostly) not physical.  I have been praying about this for years.  It is quite something to grasp in today's day and age.  

Most of us would agree that a relationship that is based on only physical attraction will eventually fall apart.  It's the spirit and soul connection mixed with the physical that makes a relationship last.

I believe there is some deep meaning to this and a lesson to be learned.  God gave us a soul: personality, emotion, mind, will.  And he gave us a spirit: where we connect with Him.  I believe that when we find beauty in our soul and spirit, it will spew out physically.  And it will be a different and more fulfilling beauty then the physical beauty we see on magazine covers.  When, by God's grace, I am able to line up my soul and spirit with God's selfless love, that is when I truly feel the beauty of God.

A male coworker came into my office the other day and said "You look extra pretty today" (very out of his character).  I was so encouraged, especially because I was feeling very average looking that day.  But I was having a peaceful "God-first" kind of day.  I honestly believe that on that day, when everything was right between God and me, this man saw God IN me.  THAT's true beauty, isn't it?!  That is what I desire to learn more about and grow in.  We are made in His image!  How beautiful!

Our bodies carry our soul and spirit.  And that's why we should take care of it.  I pray for true revelation of what that really means.  What is true beauty?  How does God see it?  Lord, please show us!

I feel like I am beginning to touch on this and it brings me such joy, peace, and fullness.  God's beauty is all around us!  Because we are made in His image we must have that same beauty in us.  Few of us have discovered what that really means.