Why I don't wear makeup

I want to start off by saying that I don't think wearing makeup is a sin, or that people who wear it are doing wrong, this is just a personal conviction! Also no-one is perfect, and we all have sin natures, but we are cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ who paid the debt for our sins. If we repent and turn from our sins to Jesus, we shall spend eternity with The Lord in heaven. It is by Christ's blood alone that we find passage to heaven and there is not one 'good work' that will earn us that privilege!

I don't like wearing makeup for three reasons. I never have liked it, but I decided to let you all know why I don't! I have only worn makeup once that I remember...and it wasn't that long ago. I was a bridesmaid at my friend Hannah's wedding, and rather than being silly and add to the stress by saying I won't wear makeup, I said that I would wear it just for that one day. Turns out it was a good thing as it made me really think of the reasons why I don't wear it.....and here they are:

1. I hate the way it feels. Even with the 'natural' stuff I felt like my face was smothered and couldn't breath!

2. It is not healthy. My face was made to breath and relieve itself naturally...without the help of makeup.

3. God made me the way I am, without makeup. I feel that putting makeup on myself is a way of saying to God 'You didn't make me pretty enough.' I, just like any other girl, have thought this. But I know that everything God made was good, therefore, even what I may think, I am good in His eyes. 

Sometimes I think makeup is like a mask. It's a way to cover up your realness and make yourself someone else....someone who is 'without blemish'. It's not the real you.  God made you perfect in every way, so don't feel you need to cover your face up.....no matter what the world may think you are gorgeous in God's sight. 

All of my friends have no problem with wearing makeup, and I certainly don't condemn anyone who does, this is just my personal conviction! 

Stay rooted in Christ,