Speak Life Day 3
Beauty
Redefining True Beauty in God’s Eyes
Whoever said "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" is a lie!
The world’s definition of beauty and God’s definition are utterly different. While the world focuses on outward appearances, biblical principles of beauty are all about the heart.
Just as faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen, so is beauty. Beauty isn’t something simply seen—it’s felt and recognized by God.
1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him; for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
The Fab Hair Lifestyle: Beauty from Within
The Fab Hair Lifestyle is a community rooted in Christ, Faith, Beauty, and Wholeness, empowering women to embrace their inner fab. We foster positive change and promote optimal hair health by addressing beauty from a spiritual perspective.
1 Peter 3:3-4 (ERV)
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair, the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
In God’s eyes, beauty is hidden within the heart—a gentle (meek) and quiet spirit is what He values. Beauty begins with humility.
Breaking Down Biblical Beauty
Meekness (Gentleness):
Disposition of spirit in which you accept the Lord dealing with you as good without disputing or resisting, relying on God rather than your own strength to defend against injustice. Meekness towards evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict and that He is using them to purify His elect and that He will deliver His elect in His time. Gentleness or meekness, is the opposite of self-assertiveness and self-interest. It stems from trust in God’s goodness and control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all
Quiet Spirit:
A quiet spirit is peaceful, still, and undisturbed. It reflects trust in God’s timing and purpose.
Spirit (Pneuma):
The spirit is the power by which we feel, think, and decide. It’s the spirit of Christ within us, guiding our thoughts and actions.
The Battle Black Women Face with Beauty and Hair
As Black women, many of us feel frustrated and angry with our hair due to the pressure of conforming to the world’s beauty standards. We are in a spiritual battle.
We’ve been deceived into viewing our hair from a place of vanity, leading to emotional and physical consequences—hair and scalp disorders.
The world’s standards influence:
Our character
Our habits
Our speech
Our perception of beauty
But here’s the hard truth: the root cause isn’t external oppression. It’s vanity, pride, idolatry, and iniquity. These spiritual issues lead to physical manifestations, including hair loss and scalp conditions.
What God Says About Hair & Beauty: A Wake-Up Call
Isaiah 3:16-24
Because the daughters of Zion are proud and walk with outstretched necks and seductive eyes, the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will expose their secret parts.
This passage shows how prideful hearts and obsession with outward beauty led to God’s judgment. The hair and scalp issues were manifestations of a deeper spiritual sickness.
These women prioritized luxury, appearance, and promiscuity—making these things idols. Their beauty was defined by the world, not by God. Their outer struggles reflected inner spiritual decay.
How We Will Change What We See
Separate Worldly Beauty from Godly Beauty:
Identify how the world’s views on beauty and hair differ from God’s truth.Find Your Identity in Christ:
Redefine your self-worth and individuality through the mind of Jesus Christ.Deepen Your Faith:
Challenge your belief system through:Reading God’s Word
Speaking life over yourself
Consistent prayer and reflection
Redefine Your Beauty: Day 3 Challenge
Write Your Definition of Beauty:
How do you define beauty from your perspective?Seek External Perspectives:
Ask three people:One family member
One friend
One associate
What do they see when they look at you? Write down their responses.
Self-Reflection:
Look at yourself in the mirror. What do you see? Write it down.Take It to God:
In prayer, ask God:
“Lord, what do You see when You look at me?”
Final Reflection
True beauty starts within—rooted in humility, faith, and a gentle, quiet spirit. When you speak life into your hair, you’re also speaking life into your soul.
God sees your heart, and through Him, you can redefine your beauty standard and experience hair health that reflects inner transformation.
💬 Comment in the community: How do you define beauty from your perspective?
