Lessons from Esther (I)

My Beloved Sister,

It is true that someone who loves you will love you for who you are, but there are certain things about yourself that you should not take for granted. I thought taking care of the body was not as important as having a good and loving heart. I don’t want you to think that way. The lessons from Esther are to show how important it is to take care of the body, mind and spirit as you prepare for your king. One book that changed my orientation was Hadassah: One Night With the King by Tommy Tenney.

Today’s message is on Taking Care Of Your Physical Body.

Whether you are the most spiritual sister who can move mountains with the utterance of a word, or whether you are the most loving female on earth, the first thing anyone will see is your physical body. Most attractions start with that. Where that is not the case, as a man gets to know you better, there are things about your physical that will keep the attraction going on.

Taking care of your physical body includes the following: -
1. Taking care of the way you look – hair, nails, dressing and make-up
It is not a sin to look good. However, it is good to do things with moderation. I was on a flight one day and someone asked me which church I attend. I said “The Carpenter’s Church, PH”. He replied, “That’s the church where the associate pastor dresses very well. She is a role model for how women should dress.” You can look very attractive and ravishing with decent clothes. Such makes you mysterious and leaves a lot to the imagination.

Take some time to evaluate your physical appearance. If there is any area where you need to improve, this is one splendid time to do so.

And it does not stop when you get married. Keep taking care of your looks then. Be attractive for your king.

2. Taking care of the way you smell – cream, soap, deodorants, hair removers and perfumes
Your scent is important for attraction. People will unknowingly enjoy being around you if you smell nice. The good thing is even if you have body odour, there are soaps, deodorants, body creams and perfumes that can overshadow body odour. And it is not a bad idea to have a small bottle of perfume somewhere in your make-up purse to freshen up after sweating.

Esther underwent six months of beauty treatment with oil of myrrh and another six months with perfumes and cosmetics [Esther 2:12]. It is not too early to start your beauty treatment.

3. Taking care of your body’s functionality – diet and exercising
You can contribute a great deal to maintaining a healthy body with your diet and exercises.

Are all your meals from packet to mouth? You might want to consider spoiling yourself a little with homemade 3 course meals. Your diet preferences will go with you into your king’s house. If you are not sure what is good for you, you can pick up a food and nutrition book. They really help.

Exercises can be a simple as taking long walks (especially in these days of from door step to vehicle) or as involving as going to the gym. These can really be helpful in building a strong and healthy body. By the way, going to the gym is a good place to meet people.

4. Taking care of what expresses your sensuality – underwear and lingerie
You didn’t think I will go here, did you? Your underwear and lingerie are as important as your external clothes. You need to make good choices of underwear that fit your clothes. You need to stock you underwear bag with various but relevant underwear. And you need lingerie that brings out your sensuality. You will need it on the wedding night and also while married.

Recommended Reading
1. Hadassah: One Night With the King by Tommy Tenney
2. Secrets of an Irresistible Woman: Smart Rules for Capturing His Heart by Michelle McKinney Hammond

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