This is a short post I’ve been wanting to do for a few weeks now and just haven’t gotten the chance, but its a story I would really like to share.
Recently on my quest of transitioning from housewife to police officer, I had to go get a drug/physical/psychological test. I got to go spend a few hours out of my day to let people I don’t know tell me that I’m not on drugs, I’m healthy, and I’m sane. No matter. The people who worked with me were actually very enjoyable and it really wasn’t that bad of a process.
Before going to get these things done, I had a bit of anxiety. I wanted to impress the psychologist and have him know that I was fit for the job. I got up early in the morning, dressed my best and left very early so I’d make a good impression and be there before my scheduled appointment.
I arrived about 40 minutes early (a bit too early, but since I live in Holly Ridge and my appointment was in Leland, I wanted to allow myself enough time in case of congested traffic or anything else.) I sat in my car with the radio on K-Love. It was background music. I wasn’t really listening to it at all. I had way too much on my mind to pay attention to the music and really didn’t even notice it was on. As I sat in my car, the nervousness crept up on me, and I began to get butterflies in my stomach. I smoothed my shirt, brushed my hair, re-applied my lipstick and looked in my rearview mirror.
I clearly thought to myself , “How do I look?”
At that exact moment, the radio I didn’t even notice was on suddenly became very loud, and the very next line from the song that was playing hit me like a ton of bricks.
“You are beautiful.”
Knowing that this was from God, I smiled and thanked Him. The butterflies went away and I spent the next few minutes in prayer and praising my God. He took a song about Him and used it to speak to me in a way I needed it just then. I consider this the best compliment I’ve ever received.
“The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your lord.”- Psalm 45:11
He is my God, and I will honor Him by spending less time focusing on my outward appearance, and more focusing on what beauty is in His eyes.
The song that spoke to me that day. “Famous One” by Chris Tomlin:
Erica,
What a lovely story as you are. I rejoice to see this post and pray the Lord will hold you close and that you and Reed continue to diligently seek Him…
This is your best post yet:)
Carla
Really enjoyed reading this- don’t you just love the ways God speaks His truth to us?
I am so proud of the woman you have become. If someone asked me what the one thing in my life was that I was most proud of it would be the way my girls turned out. You both put God first and you both have a heart as big as the world when it comes to helping someone in need. I thank God everyday that my family puts him first and has a personal relationship with him. I love you baby!
Great post Erica…God is beautiful, and when we are His, so are we…