A Gentle, Quiet Spirit is True Beauty

³ Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. ⁴ Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1Peter 3:3-4 NIV

If you know me, you know I am far from quiet. I am an Italian/German girl with all the vim and vigor that comes with those personalities. I stay up late, wake up early, and  never miss a party, if I can help it. I talk loud, laugh loud, and if it's possible, I probably sleep loud!

But that doesn't mean I can't have the quiet, gentle spirit that 1Peter talks about. I believe,what this scripture reflects is true inner beauty. All the makeup in the world, fine jewelry and fashionable attire does nothing for a woman who is bitter, angry, self-centered, and always in control.

A gentle spirit is caring and loving toward others. She puts her husband and children's needs above her own. She does not dress unbecomingly as to draw attention to herself; rather modestly, to avoid confusion. 

A quiet spirit is not boisterous, and does not joy in making a scene to prove a point. A quiet spirit holds back the daggers, while portraying both strength and courage; as she addresses all situations with love and understanding. 

A quiet, gentle spirit, is not easy to attain, but with Christ I can do all things. Christ's grace and power give me the strength I need to do all that he requires of me.

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."Phil 4:13

I am encouraged to know that I don't have to be perfect. When I mess up and my blood pressure rises, he is my calm. His power and strength, are building in me, a gentle, quiet spirit; and that true beauty, is something I look forward to possessing.