PERSONAL GROOMING by SkyQuin

 

   I loved it when I learnt that God owns our body and that He made us stewards over them. I thought that was remarkable. It however follows that as good stewards, we ought to take utmost care of that which has been committed to our trust.  Personal grooming is how we can achieve this; we ought to learn how to take care of our appearance, hygiene and clothing. This is the sum total of “who we are”. How one dresses is how they will be addressed.

    Cleanliness they say is next to Godliness, I can't say what the rationale behind this saying is, but I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that God is clean, he made us clean bodies, and He'd want us to keep it clean as well. Taking regular baths, brushing our teeth, flossing, keeping our hair neat, washing and ironing our clothes...the list is endless but all is aimed at enhancing self-image and making one look and feel presentable at all times.

  When one fails to maintain their body, there may arise things that would lead to an encumbrance in the body's normal function which will be detrimental to said individual.  Therefore to avoid any such physical, mental or psychological problems, it is advisable to follow the necessary steps to ensure that the body is kept in perfect conditions.

  A well groomed individual commands respect, irrespective of who he is and where he's from. Good grooming gives a person leverage to associate with equally respected people of any class. It boils down to personality and carriage. It goes without saying that a well-dressed individual carries himself with certain airs, good grooming breeds self-confidence and I know that there are a few things as attractive as a good self-esteem. 

   Good grooming can be seen also in communication, choice of words, vocabulary, diction, these things puts one in a certain class and with it comes respect and admiration; I am a testimony to this. These things are gotten from investments made in our "self" consciously or unconsciously. It is very essential for the work we have been called into and therefore must be taken seriously.  I have made such investments, and I reap its dividends each passing day. No doubt it takes a concerted effort built over time, There's no doubt however that it is worth every energy spent on it, the Lord expects us to do our jobs well as stewards,  God forbid that we do not...