So as I was driving to school this morning, this song by JJ Heller came on the radio. I immediately fell in love with the words. She sings, "Who will love me for me. Not for what I have done or what I will become." This is a question many of us ask ourselves. Yes, I'm sure some of you have that person who loves you for you, but sadly most people today don't feel as if they do. This is something I have trouble with in my own life. Growing up, I always wanted to be the center of attention. I desired so much for people to like and accept me, and I wanted so badly for someone to think I'm beautiful. Due to this desire, I have struggled in the past with poor self image-- so much that I had an eating disorder in high school. So many of us have struggled with this thought that no one loves or cares for us, and sometimes we will do just about anything to obtain this love. Our culture has convinced us to believe that we have to be stick thin, wear certain clothes, and do certain things in order to be accepted, loved, or desired. This is the enemy's doing. God loves us, and ultimately that is all that matters. To Him, we are BEAUTIFUL. He DESIRES us. We are His beloved, and He is ours. No one can take that away. I know with the world we live in today it's hard, but we have to keep reminding ourselves that our Father in Heaven loves us, and His love is never ending. It will never fail us. I came across this verse the other day, and it reminded me of what true beauty really is, and how God takes such delight in it. Ladies, this is what being beautiful is all about:
"You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." -1 Peter 3:4
Be true to who you are. Be precious women of God. Do not compromise. You are worth so much!!! And when you feel as if no one cares...God does.
JJ Heller's video:
That verse is (I Peter 3:4) so great. I just wrote it on a sticky note and stuck it to my computer. :)
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