She was beautiful

She was beautiful.  

But not like those girls in magazines or movies.
She was beautiful for the way she thought.
Not because she got many compliments.
She was beautiful for that sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved.
Not because her looks were stunning and gorgeous.
She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile even if she was sad.
She was beautiful because she could forgive and forget past mistakes and feelings that were hurt.
She was beautiful because she cared more about giving than receiving.

No, she wasn't beautiful for something as temporary as her looks.
      She was beautiful, deep down in her soul.  Because she had been broken and healed by the gentle hands of the Creator.
          She was beautiful because she loved who she was in Christ.
             She was beautiful - not by the world's standards, but by God's.

(From http://god-sdaughter.blogspot.com/)