The past week I have been binge watching fashion content and critics. I never in my life have been this interested. My aunts have always been fashionable and I've always been the complete utilitarian with a weird sense of "style". I've been pondering the idea of being into style because the scripture that keeps coming up in my head is, " Don't worry about what you will wear, what you will eat, drink etc." So does that mean that people who are chefs or wine makers can't be following God's will? I just keep thinking how I am finally understanding how fashion is wearable art and meant to express one's creativity or just how they feel. I was watching this fashion critic and he commented about a woman who was Christian and how he went to Catholic church every Sunday and never met anyone chic there. That really hit home. Why is it that there aren't more Christians in the fashion realm? The art realm? Is it because they are seen as vain pursuits? I believe so, but think about it. Anything can be turned into a vain pursuit. Working for a restaurant, factory, school etc. I think we as people put values on different jobs and careers when in reality, even the most "honorable" of professions can be vain if your heart isn't in the right place. All that to say, I love fashion. The wearable art, the extravagant costumy designs etc. are beautiful and sometimes mind bending and it's great and I refuse to apologize for enjoying it. That is all.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Friday, January 1, 2021
January 1st 2021
Well, we made it. New Year's Day 2021.
I got to spend time with my husband's family laughing, dancing, eating and enjoying each other's company. With so much going on I really am taking one day at a time and making the most out of it. Whatever that looks like that day. God works in mysterious ways and I am not going to ignore it. I am creative and there's no getting around it. Am I working in a very not creative job right now? Absolutely. But I am learning a lot and I know it's for a reason. Like anything else I know that everything is for a season. You know what I also realized? That there aren't a lot of Christians in many circles and that Christians usually just surround themselves with each other. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact the Bible instructs us to not forsake the gathering of the brethren. I also read about Jesus having dinner with people the high members of the Jewish faith found to be quite inappropriate. I've found the second half of this year that being a light in places where aren't any, although challenging, are also some of the most fruitful. Having conversations, listening to and praying for those in my circle who don't know the Lord yet but somehow, knowing I am Christian still want to have relationship with me is an honor and a privilege. That is what I'm learning this year. Whether it's at work, within family, an arts community etc. I am a beacon of hope and light through Jesus Christ. He died for all. I can't turn my back.
