Naked and Unashamed

Jamison suggested that I put a rating on the picture before I posted it. However, given the corruption of today's ranking system, it would probably rank G because everything is strategically covered. So, my ranking is G for Grayson.

As I looked at my cute little boy, I wondered if this is what it was like in the early days of the garden when Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed. I just can't imagine. Did Eve really not worry about any cellulite, any imperfections? How cool would that be to be able to accept your body exactly as God created it and not need to be covered up? Don't worry, I have no thoughts of wanting to join a nudist colony, but swimsuit season always brings out the worst in me. Any Amens? Wouldn't it be nice to just put on a swimsuit and be content, not worrying about the cellulite, the varicose veins, or all of what I forsee as my "imperfections" being on display? Self Image - boy it is hard not buy into the ads of society and simply get my self worth from my inner being rather than my outward being. After all, I would love for someone to airbrush me and be long and lean. There's always something to change, always something to not love.....but do I spend more time on those things than I do on allowing the Lord to work in my heart where true beauty comes from? Sometimes I spend as much time covering up the ugliness on the inside as I do my flab on the outside. I couldn't possibly let anyone know my real thoughts or the real me. If I were to choose to be naked and unashamed, wouldn't it truly be great to have my inner character shining through as a woman who had a gentle and quiet spirit that is of great worth in the sight of the Lord?

Now back to the real issue at hand...isn't this the cutest kid ever?