Mates

As I was lying by the poolside, I noticed a woman. Upon admiring this work of God, a chain reaction of thought occurred. It stems from the overwhelming concern that the majority of us have for outside packaging for our future mate. The top priority that is given for a perfect or beautiful body. The ironic thing being that man set the standards for a man's and a woman's perfect body. God had nothing to do with it. We have set the standards on what pleases the eye. God's focus is different. He knows its the the motor that drives the car. The heart is where the true beauty lies. The true perfection of God's creation, if...IF....that heart is fully cleansed by Jesus and devoted wholeheartedly to God. A good analogy to me comes from the movie 8 Seconds. Upon meeting future husband Lane Frost for the first time, Kelly Kyle remarks to her mother that Lane's got a skinny rear. Her mother's reply was simple: I'd rather judge a man by the size of his heart than by the size of his rear-liable to do you more good. I agree wholeheartedly!

Heres another funny thought that popped into my head. It may be due to the fact that Christmas is coming up. A major concern come Christmas time is presents, with less emphasis on the birth of Christ. Presents! What is the major concern here? It is not the external wrapping....NO SIR! Everyone wants to know what is on the inside. Their focus is on the internal; they could care less if it was wrapped in grocery bags! Funny, how at Christ's birthday, we can focus internally like we should-even if it is materialistically. The proper direction is being observed. Yet, in our personal lives, its all about the wrapping and not the beautiful gracious gift that lies within. It is not about the one thing that will allow us to understand them better, our own heart better, and God better! Their heart is way more precious and worthy than the clay vessel that surrounds it. A heart after God's will shall outlast this body that moves us about. It is our chance at the eternal.

I've always thought that it would be nice to have a BMW, Mercedes, or Land Rover. They are beautiful and awesome machines. The exteriors can be flawless. The only thing is that a great many people(not all mind you) who drive these machines are wealthy. A good deal of wealthy people(not all mind you) have an attitude of loftiness that seems to come with all that money. An idea that tells their heart that they are better than others. A different level has been attained. I, on the other hand, am not as concerned with how the outside of my vehicle looks anymore. My major concern is the quality of the motor. Will it get me where I need to be? God has performed an overhaul on my engine, and I know where I am going! As far as a mate is concerned, I am not as much concerned with external features anymore. My concern has shifted inward. I would rather have a woman more concerned with what drives her(a heart after God), than what she is riding in(her body)! I hope that she seeks the same in her man! A relationship should never be based off looks. Remember, a big heart is better than a skinny rear!

kenny