Being Ugly

You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,

…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.

You are altogether beautiful, my darling; in you there is no flaw.

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb?

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,