Does being good looking really matter?

Everybody hear phrases and quote phrases.

"Beauty is only skin deep."
"Character is more important."
"Im clever, being handsome doesnt matter."

But ultimately. who doesnt have the desire to be good looking?

Even when we pass by the glass window pane, we "check out" ourselves to see whether we look presentable in that very moment.
And of course, ME, just like any other human being, share the same mindset.
It makes me feel good when someone compliments me. I dont deny this fact.

But the sad thing is, beauty doesnt last forever.
You look like Tyra Banks now, how bout 50 years later?
Who cares about an old hag (though she was Miss Universe 1950?)

Who cares about Britney Spears when there's Hilary Duff?
Who cares about MP3 when you have MP4?

Just like everything we possess in this world- Fame, Money, Material things, and even your spouse: what happens AFTER "till death do us apart?"

I dun crave being the most popular girl in the skool.
Nor i dig the "Wow-all-the-guys-want-my-number" kinda excitement.

BUT
I want to be like Daniel of the babylonians. In the bible, he dwelled in the surrondings of anti-christians, yet he was still able to shine for God.
He was physically healthy, grooms himself well, excel in arts, literature, science, and has an attitude to serve His people.


I want to be successful for Him.

Isaiah 60:1
"Arise! Shine! For your light has come!
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you!"

Of course, people might say, "So? Im not a Christian, but i want to be successful too."
But i crave to shine for my God.

Same target, different purpose.