I set out the other day just to find the perfect nail color. For the past few months, I've had the classic french manicure look. This isn't because I'm classic, it's because it's the easiest to keep when I'm traveling. Which means when it chips, you can't tell. These are the things that are important to me when I travel — non-chipping nails and a good rolling laptop bag are two of them. But back to the story, I wanted something fresh, new and different — and something bright!
I wanted the perfect nail color. Now, perfect nail color for me does not mean perfect for anyone else, but the search was on! I headed to the salon. I scanned the hundreds of bottles — the traditional reds and pinks in all the various shades. I considered the non-trads — the blues, yellows, greens, and purples. And there is was — not too pink, but not too red — just right. I'd FOUND that perfect nail color — well, it's perfect for my mood.
Perfect for my mood.
Often this is what I'm looking for from my Jesus. I want the perfect Jesus for my mood. Sometimes I want the grace filled Jesus who saved me out of His great love and grace. But then there are other days when I want the Jesus who kicked the money changers tables over. It's all dependent on my mood.
I'm looking for a mood Jesus (makes me think of those 1970s mood rings.) And He does not exist. Jesus is who He is. Who I want Him to be doesn't change Him. And that's what I love about Him. He is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. He is the Rock of my salvation. He is the beginning and the end.
My mood doesn't have anything to do with Jesus. He is.
And because He is, I have the faith to follow Him.
What a great analogy. And the idea of a “mood Jesus” so incredibly hits the target of how we operate. Shocking, and a little sickening, but true. Wow.
In other news, your WEB SITE!! It looks WONDERFUL! Obviously, this is something that I missed whilst on my FB break…gonna scout around and check it out! Beautiful!
Mary ~ I love this. I am thankful Jesus is neither moody nor fickle! So thankful He is unchanging in His character. <3
Being a nail color lover myself, I am wondering what color you chose! I love OPI "Limbo Bimbo" (I know, right?) and Pompeii Purple. Also Sure Shot by Essie.
Hugs,
Sharon
I just love this post Mary. I’m currently doing the Bible Study “Managing Your Moods” (Women of Faith), and we women are a moody bunch! So glad that Jesus is stable, loving, the same…yesterday, today and tomorrow. This should also end all the discussion on the possibility that Jesus was a woman. haha. 😉
ok, so i know the main point of this post really isn’t color but can i just say that opi la pazitively hot has changed my entire summer??? lol
Oh, Mary, the title made me think this post was all about me — the ever-frustrated perfectionist LOL! I want a Mood Jesus ring too and then I’m reminded that if we infuse ourselves with His living water we have that mood juice.
Note to self: In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus!