"True Beauty"

I apply my make-up

and style my hair

But as I abide in the Lord

the Holy Spirit prepares

For that which is before me

true beauty to reflect

God's countenance upon me

only Him to project.

A woman of God

the Father to fear

Radiant, glowing

so unto Him I draw near.

For all else is empty

and will soon pass away

May I please You, my Lord

let my life be Your praise.

Fill me with Your wisdom

help me walk in the truth

And Your love so freely given

to bear in Christ Your fruit.

Come, arrange my thinking

transform my heart

Clothe me in royal garments

heal every broken part.  

To pass down to the generations

the eternal that never dies

Your permeated goodness

from this broken one to rise.

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