Fresh Face February

Hello friends!

So - February starts next week and I am participating in a renewing challenge called "Fresh Faced February."

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, 

such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 

Rather, 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

What is "Fresh Face February" ?
It's a simple idea. For the entire month of February you go without wearing any makeup.

Just go natural! My friend Quincie came up with the idea/challenge and I love it! The purpose is to rejuvenate our focus, to realize how much of our identity in our appearance. I know personally that I have been wearing makeup for 10 years, and it wasn't until this past summer that I started going in public without makeup. It was difficult! I realized that I only thought I was "beautiful" when I had makeup on, and I did not like what I looked like without any makeup on. Despite this start, I still do not have the confidence to not wear makeup - wear my "fresh face" - on a more regular basis. It's sad to think that as a woman of God, I would discredit how He made me. He didn't create me with the intentions to wear makeup to cover up all my "imperfections" but instead, to let the beauty of my heart shine through your face. So I want to embrace that. So no makeup for 28 days.

So I ask that you join this challenge with me! I created the hashtag #februaryfresh. Tag any photos you take and be confident in yourself! Know that our outward appearance is but just a small glimpse of the beauty of who we are.

Here is to humbling ourselves and finding our identity in Christ alone!

"Beauty is not in the face;
beauty is a light in the heart."
Kahlil Gibran

"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
    whose confidence is in him."
Jeremiah 17:7

"Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me."

Psalm 51:10