(A Daily Reflection on
Divine Mercy)
It’s been said that “beauty” is in the eye of the
beholder. In other words, some say that
the definition of beauty depends upon the subjective preference of one person
or another. Though there may be some
truth to this on a more superficial level, on a deeper level true beauty comes
from God and is objective in every way.
It’s not dependent upon our personal preference; rather, it depends upon
God. The more something or someone
resembles God and His Mercy, the more beautiful it is. This is important to know in regard to our
souls. We all want to be perceived as
“beautiful” by others. But we must also
understand that this is only possible through a life of holiness. And what’s amazing is that the beauty of each
person is unique. In Heaven, we will not
all be the same; rather, the uniqueness of each person will shine forth the
radiance of God in a special way, unique only to that person. Seek to allow the beauty and splendor of God
to shine forth through your life so that you will be an instrument of His glory
(See Diary #1251).
Do you desire to be beautiful? Perhaps this is a question more easily
answered by women than men, since it is a word more common to women. But reflect upon the question. As you do, try to look at beauty from a
different perspective. On the deepest
level, it’s not a natural physical attractiveness. True beauty is a sharing in
the glory of God and allowing that glory to shine through your soul as light
shines through a prism. Seek to let God
shine through you so that the beauty of God will bless others with His Mercy in
a unique and profound way.
Lord, You are the glory and splendor of my soul. Your beauty is awe-inspiring and radiant in
every way. Come live in me and shine
through me so that others will see Your transforming beauty in my life. I offer myself to You, dear Lord, as an
instrument of Your glory. Jesus, I trust
in You.
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