True Inspiration and Beauty

It's funny how God can change your view on life.  It changes your view of the people around you.  I used to think I knew what beauty was.  I used to be able to see the beauty of most people, physical beauty that is.  Suddenly God has shown me a beauty that shines from the heart.  The picture above is of two inspiring ladies: Beckah Shae and Corrie ten Boom.  These women have been through tough times and have come out with hearts that shine true inspiration.

Beckah Shae is a singer that glorifies God with her beautiful voice.  Her journey wasn't easy and involved as stated in her "About" of her website, "A self-proclaimed "conformist," during her unstable teenage years were a barrage of raves, Tijuana and Vegas, fake I.D.s, experimental drugs and eating disorders leading to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem."  One of my favorite quotes to think about it that she said, "The enemy had me confused.  I was considered the 'good' one in the bad environments I found myself in, so I really didn't realize how lost I was, or who I was."  She now is a singer working on her fifth album and is known for her support of the A21 Campaign and Kids Alive International.  Her heart and amazing faith radiates from her when she speaks and sings.

Corrie ten Boom and her family's home was a refuge for hiding fugitives and those hunted by the Nazis. She risked her life and at the same time showing the heart that God gave her.  She has a very inspiring book called "The Hiding Place."  It is well worth checking out if you haven't done so already.  I can't begin to explain in a short amount of writing the true inspiration she is.

I encourage you to look further into these women's stories. They are great examples of God's love shining on earth.

Beckah Shae: http://www.beckahshae.com/about/
Corrie ten Boom: http://www.corrietenboom.com/history.htm