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What Do You Need to Take Off?

  • Nikki White
  • October 18, 2022
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The fashion icon Coco Chanel once gave timeless advice to every woman tempted to over-embellish her God-given beauty:

“Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”

This designer knew that the more accessories one carried, the less others would see what truly mattered. I believe that if we want to be influencers for Jesus in today’s culture, we must do the same.

As Christ’s ambassadors we should throw off our religious attitudes, rid ourselves of anger, and even clip off the denominational tags which distract others from seeing the simple, undeniable beauty of Jesus Christ.

But as a girl who was raised in the Church, I often look in the mirror and discover I’m wearing too much knowledge and not enough grace. I see how the world layers confusion over truth, so I try to anticipate questions and analyze arguments in order to give the right answer.

But we don’t have to solve all the problems, do we? When we know Jesus, we carry the answer.

The apostle Paul shared this truth in a letter to the church of Corinth: “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2). Paul could have relied on his extensive religious training to tell others about Jesus, but he chose to keep his message simple to reveal the true beauty of the cross of Christ.

Friends, when Jesus is lifted up, He will draw all people to Himself (John 12:32) no matter what’s trending. And the eternal love of God will never go out of style.

I’m asking the Lord to help me step out the door today clothed in that love. How about you? What might you need to take off to allow more of Jesus to be seen?

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Nikki White

Nikki S. White is the heart behind Just a Broken Believer, a Christian blog with a mission to encourage fellow Jesus followers in their faith walk Home. Nikki and her husband, Chuck, live in a 1,000 square foot corner of her Michigan hometown, a few steps away from their two married children, and the world's most beautiful and highly-advanced grandchildren. When she's not at her desk, you'll find her reorganizing closets, browsing antique shops, or sitting on the beach waiting to witness another spectacular Lake Michigan sunset.

4 comments
  1. Lynnette Thompson says:
    October 18, 2022 at 5:20 am

    A message I needed to read…I loved all the ‘things’ to take off! I’m gonna try my best to think of this, day after day. Salvation is not to be so confusing but as a child can understand. Thank you.

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    1. Nikki S. White says:
      October 18, 2022 at 6:02 am

      I’m so glad it spoke to you, Lynnette. It’s a message Holy Spirit has been gently speaking to me since I tend to overcomplicate EVERYTHING!!

      It really is so simple, isn’t it? JESUS. He is THE answer our lives can point to.

      Isn’t it amazing how He loves us? Have a wonderful day remembering you are loved!!

      Nikki xo

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  2. Amy Mullens says:
    October 19, 2022 at 12:21 am

    I am a church girl through and through and have the same problem! Thanks so much for this reminder!

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    1. Nikki S. White says:
      October 19, 2022 at 4:11 am

      Hi Amy! I’m so thankful that the grace of God reaches into the pews, too, aren’t you? Jesus has been so gracious to use this Sunday School girl’s stumbles and bumbles for His glory. What an amazing Savior!

      Nikki xo

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