Day 5

For we are God's masterpiece...
Eph 2:10

Can I just say, I am completely blown away by the response I received after writing my first post. I have had women of all ages approach me about the blog. People were moved by it and identified with it and I am so grateful for that.
Today is day 5, and I will say that not wearing makeup hasn't been as hard as I expected it to be, and I haven't stayed at home and hid either. One immediate bonus is my getting ready time has cut down significantly! There have only been a couple moments when I was talking with someone and remembered that my face was naked. I instantly felt a lurch in my stomach and my self confidence crumble, but I was able to shake it off quite quickly. Another thing, I don't think my little Sadie has noticed at all! I have come to believe that makeup is not the problem here, it's our attitude toward it that gets us into trouble. We don't need it to complete us, hide us, or make us something we aren't. We need to embrace and respect what the Lord has given us and let our true selves shine through, whether wearing makeup or not.
Using the New Living Translation, Ephesians 2:10 says For we are God's masterpiece... Think about that for a second. You are a masterpiece! Other translations use the word workmanship. I just love the NLT use of masterpiece, it implies that not only are we made by God, but we are made with great care to be His most wonderful creation. A masterpiece! I can't get it out of my head! So, go ahead, wear makeup, but know that you are wonderful without it. Realize that it makes you no better or more worthy than you already are...for you are already God's masterpiece!  Keep that in your mind for the day/week/month/forever!

As for me, I will continue to carry on with this journey. Without my makeup, I feel more open and vulnerable, and for now, I like that. I believe God has more to teach me though this and I'm so looking forward to sharing it all with you!


xo Angela


Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God 
1 Peter 3:3-4 NLT