Toddlers & Tiaras

makes me laugh. These little girls are dolled up and coated in makeup. I lose it every time I see a screaming child walk on stage. All these little girls I see seem to have really strange names. The little girl I'm watching right now is named Alaska.. I don't understand! Anyway, the mothers and fathers of these little girls are teaching their daughters to sass them and layer foundation on themselves. I enjoy myself a good pageant, I was even in one this summer. What I don't understand, however, is how these parents are willing to teach their daughters that it doesn't matter how they act, as long as they put on a stage face and makeup, they're fine. Sometimes I feel like I do that with God. I put on my smiling face and think, "Hey, God.. I have things alright down here, but I'd just need a little help here and there.." WRONG. We need God in every aspect of our life. We need to stop putting up facades and instead throw ourselves on our knees and ask for help. I know for me, personally, I have a problem letting anyone help me, including God. This seems to be a huge dilemma, as nothing can be better than bowing down and letting God in. So, maybe instead of smothering their daughters with makeup, these parents should teach them to smother themselves with God. 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."