Esther 2:3 Let the king appoint agents in each province to bring these beautiful young women into the royal harem at the fortress of Susa. Hegai, the king’s eunuch in charge of the harem, will see that they are all given beauty treatments. NLT
YOUR HEALTH AND OUTLOOK
Sometimes ago, we mobilized for an outreach in Taraba state among the Kona people. When the time came for me to travel, I didn't take good care of my health that period so I couldn't go. I sent a brother to represent me. I don't know if anything meaningful can be achieved in life without good health. When King Xerxes wanted to replace queen Vashti, they assembled virgins for care and beautification. They assigned someone to take care of their looks. After several months of special bodily care, a day was set aside for choosing a beautiful maiden. Esther, God's daughter, was chosen. She was good looking. Though God's favour was on her but she was subjected to bodily treatment so as to make her presentable. Her appearance was important because a queen must be good looking and healthy. As a single, as you're investing in your spiritual life and other areas of your life, do not abandon your health and outlook. I am of the opinion that good health and outlook plays an important role before and after marriage.
In as much as we encourage people to be spiritual, sometimes, the first attraction comes from the outlook. Do not say, "Physical appearance doesn't matter, only my spiritual life does", and all you do is fast and pray for a spouse. Except we want to live in denial of the truth, everyone loves beauty. We all love something good, however, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Don't look like your grandmother in your 20s and 30s. I have seen some grandmas and grandpas with good dress sense. Learn good grooming and proper colour combination so that you don't look like a clown. You don't need to buy the most expensive dress to look good. Spirituality shouldn't be a cover up for bad dress sense and body odour. Some folks won't brush their teeth during fasting thinking they're preserving the anointing. You can be decent in your dressing and outlook and still look good. Take that from me, i'm in no way promoting indecency. You can look good and be decent.
In the past few years, I've been close to nutritionists and those that know about wellness through nutrition. I've been learning from them. You need to develop good eating habits and watch your weight. This is crucial. As a single, you should not be mistaken for a mother of three or a father of four because of obesity. If you can't watch it now, it maybe hard in marriage. Every man loves to see his wife still maintain a kind of youthful outlook and women also love to see their husbands look like the young men that they were during courtship. Attraction is a great factor in marriage. It must be in place before and after marriage. You're not being carnal by taking care of your body, it shows you treasure the gift God gave you. Exercise regularly and register in the gym if you have the means. If you're conscious of your health and outlook as a single, it would help you in marriage.
Father, I receive the grace to take care of my health and outlook in Jesus name.