I’ve spent some time watching many things like the X-factor, American Idol, Americas Got Talent, etc. and seeing such God-given talent that it is stunning. The LORD has made some glorious masterpieces.

Yet I see so many deceived into thinking that success includes that shirt being tied all the way up, that slit coming all the way past the upper thigh, the shorts barely covering the backside, or the neck line plunging to the belly button-and I grieve.

I grieve because we are selling our bodies more than our talent. In all honesty, you don’t need to.

I remember the days of intentional miniskirts, tight jeans, and purposed clothing to catch wandering eyes. I’m not proud of it but I need you to know who I was so you understand I am not talking down to you but sharing with you how I use to think. I desperately wanted to be loved and accepted.

I’m guessing you’re the same but maybe can’t put words to it.

What I found instead (much later in life) was a love fully smitten with me without me ever having to degrade myself. Jesus has a perfect and pure love. I didn’t have to compromise. Ever.

What I can tell you is that you don’t need the acceptance that wants your body, or even talent, at the cost of your dignity, honor, and respect.

Unfortunately, I see it all too often as well in Christian markets and venues. Listen, the two don’t mix. Holiness is the path of Jesus. Culture may change, but He will not. I want to save your heart from getting broken because it will steal pieces of your heart slowly from you.

God gave you the talent. It is tied to His very heart for you. He has designed you for holy places and spaces.

Don’t sell out your divine inheritance to this world. It will abuse you at every turn. You will end up betrayed by it.

Show us how beautiful you are inside and out while remaining wise and elegant. A keeper of precious privacies. A model for modesty.

Then when people love you, you’ll know it’s a healthy love instead of a love that just wants to take from you.

I look back on life and wonder what was I thinking?

The truth is, I wasn’t.

Learn to walk into a room, onto a photo shoot, and take that stage with a divine anointing that turns hearts to Jesus instead of heads to you.

You’ll be glad you did.

Signed,
a Spiritual Mama