Don’t judge a book or person by their ‘cover’!

 

Early this morning while I was checking my email, I came across an article on the next great performer on “Britain’s Got Talent” television show. 
The article pictured a sweet faced woman, 47 years old, from a little village in Scotland. 
I was intrigued.  
Anyone courageous enough to stand in front of Simon Cowell and sing would get a vote for bravery from me. 
I read on. 
I watched the video.

Since when did a person’s physical appearance become an indicator of how well they can sing?  Is it necessary for a person to wear the most expensive makeup, have the latest hair style and most costly designer fashions to capture our attention? 

There is SO much I would like to comment on…in regards to the audience…but I am holding back…otherwise I would unleash a sermon they have not likely heard before.  I thought that the events of the past few years would have made people realize that the outside shell of a person does not give you a true picture of their heart & soul. 
Apparently I was wrong to think that human beings have ‘evolved’ beyond being so shallow and petty. 

Miss Boyle carried on despite the rudeness of her listening audience.  What a beautiful and gracious woman! 
She has a voice that we should be hearing (soon) at the Metropolitan Opera. 
To quote a Sunday school song, she and her voice are like the line “hide it under a bushel?  NO!  I’m gonna let it shine!”
It is my prayer that she will be shining among us for years to come. 

What a honor it is write about this lady.  An American phrase comes to mind…”You Go Girl!!”  You were fabulous. 
I am blessed to have heard you sing.

Watch the video –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut68Set-w0o

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