As I was writing a submission for a guestpost on www.lisawhittle.com, I was reminded of the importance of glorifying God in everything I do, and that includes blogging. It is my desire to more consciously integrate my faith into my blog, as well as represent Him well in my endeavors in the entertainment industry.
Having said that, here is a thought for today...
My 9 year-old son is a model. Right now he can be seen in the Estee Lauder Beautiful print and tv ads. I get lots of questions as to how he got started, and the truth of the matter is he initially got started because I am an entertainer at heart. But over the past few years, it is clear to me that his success in the industry has little to do with me and all to do with God.
Right off the bat, let’s be honest and call a spade a spade; the modeling industry is all about looks. 1 Samuel 16:7 says "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (NIV)
It has been my experience, and culture supports the fact, that many people in the modeling world have holes in their lives; holes that they are hoping to fill with things like fame, fortune, and affection to name a few. But even those who find that fame and fortune, are surprised to find they still have an emptiness in their lives.
Jesus is the only one who is going to fill that void and truly make us whole. This world’s definition of beauty will always leave me feeling inadequate, and that is why I must look to Him for the truth. So, as God continues to provide Will with opportunities in this field, it is my prayer that we utilize them to glorify Him.
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