Size Matters

Right after Christmas, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I love to shop at a specific shop in the mall, where sizes are consistent. I loathe trying on clothes, so I like that I can easily look through the sales racks, pick out what I need in my size, and check out with little trauma...or so I thought.

I found jeans I liked, and I also found a couple shirts, but I need to try them on because I wasn't sure if the shirts would look right layered on me. So I went ahead and tried on the jeans, too. My size. But to my horror, they did NOT fit! I thought about buying them anyway. After all, it was probably just my extra 5 pounds from Christmas goodies, but then again, we vacationed over Christmas, and I actually ate fairly healthy, AND I worked out every day. But I didn't want the pressure. I thought about trying one size bigger, but that thought quickly flew out of my head. I didn't want the reality check. So I bought nothing.

Two weeks ago by daughter and I went dress shopping. She found a dress she adored but it wasn't in her size. So she had to choose between a dress one size too big or one size too small. She went with the smaller size, and it fit perfectly. The dress was "the" dress, and with the added benefit of having a smaller size on the tag, she was thrilled!

Why is that small piece of fabric with a number on it so important to us? If we're wearing clothes that complement our bodies and are comfortable to us, what difference does it make what that tag says? Next time you go shopping, buy what fits well and looks great, and then go home and cut out those tags!

Clothe yourself with slendor and majesty. - Psalm 45:3
Clothe yourself with strength. - Isaiah 52:1
Clothe youselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 13:14
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. - Colossians 3:12