“As God’s image-bearers, our worth cannot be determined by the opinions, expectations, or biases of others.”
~Xochitl Dixon
Scripture for Reflection: Galatians 3:26-4:7
Today’s Quote on Self-Worth
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Tag Archives: self acceptance
Gratitude
Losing a Friend Is Not Easy
Have you ever ended a friendship? Made the decision to stop interacting with someone who was once considered family? What pushes us to the point where reconciliation is not an option? For me, it was a painful decision that I made several years ago.
When I think about the pain that led to the split, it makes me question the validity of our friendship.
GRATITUDE
Finding a Way to Appreciate My Body
I had a shocking reaction to a reality TV show the other day. The episode featured a woman confronting her insecurities about her body. Even though she was a five-year breast cancer survivor, she couldn’t celebrate the milestone. She felt ugly and anxious because her treatments and surgeries altered her body.
And no matter how her mother and husband tried to reassure her, she remained depressed.
It surprised me to feel emotional, to have my eyes fill with tears. After the show, I turned off the TV and sat in the quiet room, wanting to make sense of my reaction. Continue reading
A Prayer for Today…
“Help me accept how You’ve made me, Lord. Reign in my heart so others can see You in me.”
~Our Daily Bread
Compassion
Being Seen
I’m four months along on this compassion journey, and I feel stretched and challenged in ways I never imagined. Even though it’s only been a short amount of time, I have started to realize something about myself that shocks me.
I like to hide, to shun attention, to be invisible.
Poetry by Leslie…
BEAUTIFUL
Don’t be shocked
Cause I am not
You are so critical of yourself…
can’t even accept the admiration of someone else
Why with yourself are you so dismayed?
You know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made
Why do you look down on yourself like you do?
Don’t you believe what I said about you is true? Continue reading
Poetry by Leslie…
Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself
I want to give some advice to you
There is something that I believe you should do
Don’t be so hard on yourself
Realize that you can always go to GOD for repentance and unconditional help
Your Heavenly FATHER made you a priceless gem,
who must always be totally dependent on HIM
GOD’s 1st Corinthians Chapter 13 Love, please embrace
Understand that our flesh is imperfect but can rely on HIS amazing grace
You are GOD’s unique workmanship…so don’t compare
For there is no one like you on this earth anywhere
Remember to take care of your body by exercising and eating right
And always know that you are precious and beautiful in GOD’s sight
Don’t get caught-up with what others think or say
Base your self-worth on what GOD’s Word says about you; for HE is the CREATOR of your DNA
Please don’t live your life according to what you understand
Trust GOD and allow HIM to hold your hand
Rest in knowing you were made from dust…so you are a little dusty
GOD is never caught off guard, He knows you make mistakes and sometimes get a little rusty
Even though you don’t deserve it… GOD’s SON, JESUS, died and rose from the dead just for you
And HE wants to be involved in all your actions; what you say, think, and do
We all have things about us that need to be changed; for we all are works in progress
So try not to get discouraged by worrying and unhealthy stress
Whatever you do…provide your best
Give your all to JESUS and He will do the rest
Your life improvements ….ask the LORD to help you with
And know sometimes the POTTER has to break you in order to help you get fixed
For HE knows your correct form and shape
And sometimes in your growth…you may have to be still and wait
This Sovereign GOD, you, HE chose to love
He chose to redeem and set you free with His only Son’s blood
So to the LORD, don’t be afraid to cry out when you have gotten off track
His compassionate Rod and Staff will guide you back
HE wants to lead you to green pastures and still waters
For you are His cherished daughter
To clothe you with garments of salvation and in righteousness YOU HE wants to cover
For HIS Love for you is like no others
SO
Enough is enough is enough!!
Stop beating yourself up
I want you to forever know that disliking yourself is a waste of time
For your DESIGNER thinks you are just fine
Accept the gift that only your Heavenly FATHER can give
In HIS Sufficient Grace …please live
You are an original design…not made like anyone else
So please, don’t be so hard on yourself
Living Water by Dorothea Love 