Dressed for Success
If you were lacking self-confidence and self-esteem 30 years ago
A dark pinstripe suit with metallic buttons and big shoulder pads
Would be right up your street
This was how they dressed for success
Back in the day
“Power dressing” demanded respect and authority
By anyone who wore the uniform
Letting everyone know that they meant business
A confident, go-getter
Who wasn’t going to let anyone stand in their way
Dressed for success?
What could possibly go wrong?
DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
The trouble with this Fashion Armageddon mind-set
Is that it wasn’t about what they were wearing
It was what they were covering up
Unfortunately, some can still have that mind set of the 1980’s
Lack of confidence and low self-esteem
Is covered up by the large, intimidating shoulder pads and fitted sleeves
Of self-righteousness and religion
Hiding their shame and insecurities
Under a camouflage of power suits
The sad truth is
They start “power dressing” before God
Thinking it will impress Him
But as the prophet Isaiah points out
‘Our best efforts are grease-stained rags’
God isn’t interested in sophisticated power dressing
He just wants your heart
Unconditional love is want He offers
And in return, He just wants us
To love Him for who He is
He’s looking for someone who wants the intimacy of Worship
Who longs for His Presence
But you have to be dressed in the right outfit
‘…dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline…And regardless of what else you put on, wear love.’
These words in Colossians 3, thin out the crowd
There is no place for power suits here
No room for intimidating mind games
They can go take a hike
Wearing love is all that is required
And a heart that is prepared for commitment
Is what gets God’s attention
When we have a real relationship with God
There is no need to cover up anything
He sees it all
Because
When your knees ache from prayer
And your tears have soaked the carpet
Then, and only then, are you dressed for success
Love is the ultimate wardrobe!
Wendy xo
M&D
January 26, 2018Lack of confidence . Now I know that GOD is watching over me , He is giving me courage. PRAISE THE LORD.
M
Wendy Parker
January 26, 2018Glad my post helped =)