Late night television leaves much to be desired. Working night shift creates opportunity (not
sure if I would use that word) to glance at late night shows. One night I viewed an infomercial, which
consumes night television, trying to convince women to buy a tool which sprays
on makeup. This device turns a face full
of blemishes, birthmarks and unwanted images to clean, clear and desired looks
in a matter of minutes. It is so easy to
change your looks and only for $19.95.
But wait, there is more. . .if you purchase now, you will receive a
second device for free to give a friend (or have for a backup when the first
one quits working properly)! Excited
yet? Ready to call and purchase one?
These infomercials work diligently to convince you of imperfections
existing in your life and how they can fix it.
They go as far as to place a price on making you “better”. My mind experienced a passing thought of “maybe
this product would help my looks, possibly increase the attraction from my
husband.” Luckily, it was a passing
thought. I then returned to reality and
knew the time it took to put the makeup in the device and spray it on did not
exist in my daily routine. I barely have
time to fix my hair on most occasions.
So, on I went with my night and let the infomercial down by not calling
to purchase.
Sad to say, this world works against women and men to convince that a
product must be purchased to improve lifestyles, looks or level within
society. It is as if our Creator forgot
something when knitting us together in our mother’s womb. The enemy works deceivingly through
magazines, commercials, store advertisements, newspapers, etc. to plant lies
which spread like wildfire in our minds eventually overtaking our actions. We feel the person our Creator made is not
enough.
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother’s womb. I
praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are
wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14
Our flesh takes over and we reach for any product to keep up with
airbrushed images, photo shopped families and the latest and greatest products
on the market. Our driveways must hold
one more toy than our neighbor and the brand on our clothes must scream
rich! All the while debt piles up,
spirits sink and the enemy increases his playground in our minds.
Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: Worship
the Lord your God, and serve him only.” Then
the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Matthew 4:10-11
Let us take a stand today against our enemy which prowls around this
world seeking to devour our spirits and lead us away from our Home. Look in the mirror and see the person you
were created to be! Love that person,
for God loves you (JUST THE WAY YOU ARE) so much He gave His only Son to die on
a cross for you. He thought of
everything you would need in this life to fulfill the purpose and plan laid
out. All that is needed from us is a
willing soul and active feet.
Is it wrong to have toys, use makeup, wear nice clothes or buy products
put on the shelf? Absolutely not! It becomes an issue when our thoughts demand
these “things” and without them we feel worthless or ugly. It pushes us away from Truth, takes time from
our God and depletes our spirit of energy.
God desires pleasure and joy in our lives. He needs to be first, and then you will see
where all those other “things” fall into place.
You are beautiful just the way you are!
You are worthy of love because He made you! You are important and hold a mighty purpose
here on Earth! A beautiful Home awaits
in the end for all who follow Him and love Him.
Veer away from the path that leads to this world and remain on the
straight path leading us back to our Creator!
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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