Did you know that having tattoo's and body piercing is considered a rebellion? hmmm I struggle with this on a personal level and a broader more open level as well.
I often think of the reasons I got my tattoo's. I always gave them much thought and had guidelines before actually getting any, all have some reason of some sort... I promise! :) I've been in many different stages of my life when I got them. Some are to document that I'm old enough I can make my own descison... My first the lizard on my hip! Others were to make I'm even older and still want to ink my body ... a frog on my back or the butterfly on my foot. Another to document my love for my brother whom I lost tragically and our common bond of our favorite group! Weight loss goal.. ladybug on my neck. Then as time moved on they became art I love to see and admire.. flowers on my arm and shoulder. I love every piece for its own reason and yet....
There is this little part of me that is free and wild and well... rebellious! Who wouldn't want to be covered in art and live free with no bousnderies? Well ok not everyone, but for me it's the little part I can do to show that I'm a rebel and there isn't much you can do about it!
Does this hinder my witness for God????? I hope not honestly I hope that if you see them that is not what you judge me on? There is sooo oh so much more than you could possibly imagine that is going on with my life in Christ by just getting to know me.
So please talk to me ask about my ink and ask me about my personal relationship with Christ. He is not going to judge you by how you look on the outside, and He does want to know you personally!
i <3 you tattoos and all.
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