I'm not pretty

 "Don't be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." - 1 Peter 3:3-4

 This week I feel like God redirected my focus after getting distracted (for what's felt like the millionth time) by what the world has to offer. He told me that it doesn't matter what our culture says the ideal girl or boy should look like, it only matters what He thinks. My problem with hearing that again is that I've heard it so many times it has become numb to my mind. After a week of digging deeper into it, God opened my eyes again to how much I'm worth to Him.

I've been hearing about how God feels about me, but I haven't actually been listening to it.
Instead of agreeing with what the Devil has to say about what I see in the mirror and letting it get the best of me, I have to start actually listening when Jesus tells me I'm enough and not shut Him out. I have to deny the lies, even if most of my morning consists of me standing in the mirror trying to feed myself truth. It'll be way better than spending tons of time in the mirror trying to fix the way I look.

Beauty is an amazing gift from God that should be enjoyed, and no amount of beauty or compliments can replace the fulfillment you find in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Reminding yourself of truth when you find yourself getting distracted is very important! I pray that if you struggle with this too that you'll start to remind yourself of your worth and deny the lies. Try writing a Bible verse on your mirror or writing truth on a sticky note and sticking it some place you look at often. Don't stop searching for truth either, constantly talk to God and learn from Him.



I am not pretty.



I am marvelous.



I am loved by the one who created the galaxy and filled the oceans. The one who created the mountains and the tallest trees cherishes me. I am a prized possession of the same God who created every flower,  who sends rain and lightning down to earth and colors every sunset. He has blessed me with the gift to sew and be friendly. He has given me much creativity and an amazing family. He has given me a beautiful cause and has chosen me and given me the ability to chose love.

So when you look at me remember, I am not pretty.      I am marvelous.





*that was a little something I wrote in my journal a really long time ago but forgot about♡ ♡ ♡ *





Jesus loves you - ArissaDenae