“You have an inner beauty that never diminishes.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 1, 2025
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
This summer, our family immersed ourselves in the Lord’s creation at a camp in Estes Park, Colorado. Every morning, I received a soft, then brilliant wake-up call as the sun eased up in the eastern sky over the snowcapped mountains. My soul leapt in worship as I listened to Phil Wickham‘s song, You’re Beautiful. My eyes moisten, and with tear-filled worship, I experience the beauty of the Lord. His sunrise warms my heart, “I see Your face in every sunrise. The colors of the morning are inside your eyes.” His majestic moon moves me in awe and wonder, “I see your power in the moonlit night. Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright.” Just as we are created in the image of God and are beautiful to Him, all of His creation is a majestic mirror of divine beauty.
Earthly beauties are subject to change (due to natural disasters, aging, etc.), but the beauty of the Lord remains unchanging. Saint Augustine clarifies this truth: “Question the beauty of the earth, the beauty of the sea, the beauty of the wide air around you, the beauty of the sky… question all these realities. All respond: ‘See, we are beautiful.’ Their beauty is a profession. These beauties are subject to change. Who made them if not the Beautiful One who is not subject to change?”
Take a moment to really observe your surroundings. Notice how the morning light filters through the leaves, casting shadows that dance with every breeze. Consider the ocean’s endless dialogue with the shore, as waves compose poetry in foam before erasing it and starting anew. Watch the clouds’ daily choreography, never quite the same twice, yet always breathtakingly beautiful.
Augustine had it right: all of creation is essentially shouting, “See, we are beautiful!” But here’s what takes your breath away—these beauties that captivate us are temporary. Seasons change, flowers fade, and sunsets dissolve into darkness. Yet their ability to move us, to stop us mid-stride with wonder, points to something permanent behind them. The Artist who painted this masterpiece doesn’t age or diminish. While His creation cycles through birth, death, and renewal, He remains constant—unchangingly beautiful, eternally creative, and forever worthy of the awe we feel when we witness His handiwork. And you have an inner beauty that never diminishes.
You are God’s beautiful, beloved work of art. When God looks at you, He doesn’t see the tired eyes or the accumulated wear of years lived. He sees His beloved creation, fearfully and wonderfully made, growing more beautiful with each passing day. While the world obsesses over fading physical appearances, your Creator delights in the deepening relationship He’s cultivating with you. Every wrinkle tells a story He wants to hear. Every struggle becomes a conversation starter. Every moment of renewal happening within you is His love letter written on your heart. He’s not disappointed by your aging—He’s invested in your becoming. This isn’t about Him tolerating your imperfections; it’s about Him celebrating your journey toward the person He always knew you could be. He created you for relationship, for intimacy, for the beautiful exchange of knowing and being known. Your outward changes don’t diminish His delight—they deepen His desire to draw even closer. Your beauty is captivating in the eye of your Beloved Beholder, who longs to be with you. Experience God’s beauty in loving worship.
Prayer
Father, thank You for creating me in Your image. I am Your beautiful and beloved child. Help me walk today in confidence, resting in Your love and purpose for me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Application
Consider a regular rhythm of experiencing the beauty of the Lord in His creation.
Related Reading
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 104:24, 139:14; Isaiah 40:26; Ephesians 2:10
Worship Resource
Phil Wickham: You’re Beautiful/Living Hope
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