I was viewing a popular talk show today that was dealing with girls under the age of 12 requesting plastic surgery. These girls criticized everything from their skin colour, shape of their eyes even the shape of their mouths. These girls were serious. Some were influenced by the home environment and others just had low self esteem. I don't know about you but at 12 I was still playing hopscotch and marble pitch in my yard. I had no idea what botox or rhinoplasty was and I don't feel like I missed out on anything.
A study was done on how low self esteem leads to several of the issues facing us today. Promiscuity, drug use and gang violence can all be traced back to low self esteem and self worth.
I did have my issues. There were times when I didn't like what I saw when I looked in the mirror. When I was younger I never thought I was beautiful. I thank God though for a family (not only biological) who could help me see and understand that I was.
However, I did not really grasp the concept until I became a Christian. You see if we do not understand that we were created in the image and likeness of a perfect, beautiful, talented, mighty amazing God, we never see how beautiful and talented we are. We will never know that beauty truly has nothing to do with the outward appearance. We will never understand that beauty has nothing to do with how slim or thick we are. It has nothing to do with how many people tell us we 'pretty' or 'ah bess ting'.
A heart that seeks after God is a beautiful heart and that beauty radiates and spills over into every aspect of your life. A heart after God is what makes you beautiful. A heart that experiences the unconditional love of God belongs to a beautiful person.
So I am going to let you know just in case no one has ever told you.
YOU were created in the image and likeness of a BEAUTIFUL God. YOU are BEAUTIFUL. YOU are GOOD enough. YOU are STRONG, GOOD LOOKING, TALENTED, BOLD, QUIET, LOVELY, EDUCATED and EXCEPTIONAL enough to do whatever you put your mind to. Do NOT allow ANYONE to tell you who you are. GOD defines you and He is writing your story. LOVE YOURSELF cause there is only one you! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. :-)
A study was done on how low self esteem leads to several of the issues facing us today. Promiscuity, drug use and gang violence can all be traced back to low self esteem and self worth.
I did have my issues. There were times when I didn't like what I saw when I looked in the mirror. When I was younger I never thought I was beautiful. I thank God though for a family (not only biological) who could help me see and understand that I was.
However, I did not really grasp the concept until I became a Christian. You see if we do not understand that we were created in the image and likeness of a perfect, beautiful, talented, mighty amazing God, we never see how beautiful and talented we are. We will never know that beauty truly has nothing to do with the outward appearance. We will never understand that beauty has nothing to do with how slim or thick we are. It has nothing to do with how many people tell us we 'pretty' or 'ah bess ting'.
A heart that seeks after God is a beautiful heart and that beauty radiates and spills over into every aspect of your life. A heart after God is what makes you beautiful. A heart that experiences the unconditional love of God belongs to a beautiful person.
So I am going to let you know just in case no one has ever told you.
YOU were created in the image and likeness of a BEAUTIFUL God. YOU are BEAUTIFUL. YOU are GOOD enough. YOU are STRONG, GOOD LOOKING, TALENTED, BOLD, QUIET, LOVELY, EDUCATED and EXCEPTIONAL enough to do whatever you put your mind to. Do NOT allow ANYONE to tell you who you are. GOD defines you and He is writing your story. LOVE YOURSELF cause there is only one you! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. :-)
Ps 139: 14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Thanks Nataki for this reminder. I love it!! :) Continue to encourage others with your words, example and life :)
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