Day ten: Steadfastness

Yes, another beautiful person today. I actually had a different person in mind when I set out to do this post (although, seeing as this person is another role model, she'll probably come up again), but then I happened upon this video and felt moved to write about this instead. This is Bailee Madison. Surprisingly, she is ten years old, but she has the wisdom and maturity of someone much older. I remember seeing Bailee in Bridge to Teribithia and I thought she was so adorable. I'm glad that she hasn't changed much in the past four years.

What I love most about her is her steadfastness (adjective- firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc). Ten years old and knows without a doubt what she believes in. I talked about this a little in my post about Taylor Swift yesterday, but I always have to give props to someone who is able to remain true and upright in the entertainment industry. It just doesn't happen often. There are plenty of other little child stars who go crazy when they land a pretty large role, regardless of what it is. It's great that her mom is encouraging humility, and that Bailee herself takes it to heart. It really touched me that she turns down roles that are too "grown up" for her or movies that seem to have too many adult themes in them. I think we can all take a lesson from Miss Bailee here: God's first, and everything you do should honor him. She makes it seem so easy.

Darlin', don't you ever grow up. Just keep doing what you're doing. :)

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:58