Never have I perceived myself as desirably curvaceous. My hair begs to differ.
Anyone that has known me for any length of time will assure you that hair does not come any straighter than mine. In the past I have felt my head is one overgrown cowlick. But now, with no justifiable reason, my hair decided to make waves. In all the wrong places. That won’t go away.
Me and my hair seldom see eye to eye. I was one of those in high school that slept in curlers—only to have my hair droop pitifully by first hour. I determined to accept my fate of straightness until recently. Now I battle these blasted strands that insist upon sticking out making themselves known. Every day in a different place.
My remedy was going to the hairdresser and having my hair cut shorter. It’s a temporary fix, because we all know it will grow back.
Can you relate to things that appear out of control?
Folks can easily become discontent with life. A haircut may become necessary. Or a home make-over, maybe a career change. It could be anything. The changes we make can be regrettable. Proceed with caution.
I wonder if our Creator in heaven gets as frustrated with some of my decisions. The wrong frame of mind can lead to regret if the waves I’ve created put me in the wrong place.
The Good Book has something to say about hair—specifically gray hair.
“Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.” Proverbs 16:31
Life could be less stressful if I accepted what He determined best for me. People are designed according to the Creator’s perfect specifications, only to find them trying to change things up. But I had not considered gray hair as a crown of glory. Some things call for rethinking.
The problem can lie in not realizing the Creator’s best is better than my best. Why settle for my best that is inferior with what is meant to prepare me for eternity. I can’t see as far into my future as our Creator.
Likely, there is a lesson to be learned here. I’m going to try and see eye to eye with Him, seeing how our Creator can see further than I can. Same with you?
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