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Below is a devo written from a girl named Amy. She is an awesome Godly girl who we met on a retreat to NC. She is a happy, outgoing sweet girl who enjoys reading as well as spending time with her family. She is hard worker and is a great example of what RG's should be. Thanks Amy for sharing with us!


 


I DARE YOU!


"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." -1 Peter 3: 3-4


 


God doesn't care what color you dye your hair, what combination of eye shadow you use, or how much you spent on your cute, new outfit. God looks at your glow, not the stuff that comes in a bottle, God looks at the glow that comes when you smile or laugh. That's what's REAL.


 


Even if some people don't, God sees past the make-up, fancy clothes, and cloud of hairspray into who you really are. God sees what's REAL. Not only is that the person God sees, but its also the person God wants you to show. God doesn't want you to live a life hidden beneath a fashion magazine and a scale. In the end, your eyeliner and jean size doesn't matter to God just like the box a present comes in doesn't truly matter to you. So, my challenge for you is to go one day, one full day, without make-up or doing your hair. If you're feeling really brave, wear your baggy, hole-filled, stained t-shirt and sweat pants. Oh, and do this in public. Out shopping, at the movies, to school, anywhere where people will see you. Be REAL GIRLS in God's sight.


 


I DARE YOU.


 


-Amy Salmond


Charlotte, NC

Good dare Amy! You know what, I'm gonna take that dare. Thanks for reminding me to leave the mask of who I think everyone else wants me to be in the closet.