My friend sent me a video about African American women. I’ve seen videos about African women before and I’ve always enjoyed hearing other women talk about their shades of “chocolate.” These women spoke about their past stories and what they suffered when they were younger, and maybe even now in their adult age. Some of their stories encouraged me as a young Haitian lady. Some of their stories left me horrified and angry that they had to deal with ignorance.
As I watched those videos it reminded me of a a certain rapper who stated that he disliked African American women because they were “ugly.” I laughed at his comment! African American women are so beautiful! Not just African women but ALL women! African American women(black), Asian women, Caucasian(White) women, Indian(Brown) women, Caribbean women, etc! They are all different shades and shapes of beautiful!
After watching that video, (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155889432699089&id=23596074088&_rdr) I felt inspired to find a few scriptures about women! Because whatever shade you may have you ARE BEAUTIFUL!!
Scriptures and Books:
-The book of Esther
-The book of Ruth
Genesis 2:21-23
“And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
Proverbs 31:25
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.”
Psalm 46:5
“God is within her, she will not fall.”
Proverbs 31:17
“She is energetic and strong, a hard worker.”
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield.”
Proverbs 11:16
“A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”
1 Corinthians 15:10
“By the grace of God, I am what I am.”
Proverbs 31:26
“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
1 Peter 3:3-4
“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”
If you know anymore scriptures about or that encourages women, please feel free to post in the comments. 🙂
BE BOLD FOR CHRIST 
It is so sad that colorism is still an issue for our own people… some of our black men. But we are God’s creation and made in His image. Another great verse is : “God is within her, she will not fall.” ( Psalm 46:5)
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Yesss! Thank you Mel!!
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