So many people I have met believe the culture's lies regarding feminism and beauty. The feminist movement freed women in some ways but put them in bondage in others. The enemy would have us believe that what we see on television and in magazines defines real femininity and beauty. But it's all really a facade. Many glamorous actresses and models are extremely unhappy. Almost daily we hear of another celebrity's battle with alcohol or drug abuse or eating disorders-all results of buying into the enemy's agenda.
I want you to know that I was one of those women who let the enemy distract me from being who I was to being afraid that I will never met a guy who thought I was beautiful! I was one of those women who had an eating disorder and I made myself throw up every meal I had. It has almost been three years now that I have been freed from that bondage and let me tell you...it's hard not wanting to go into that bathroom and throw up everything when I ate way too much. It is hard to look into the mirror and say to myself "I am beautiful!" But I do know that if I didn't have God in my life and the friends and family their to tell me that I am beautiful, I wouldn't be where I am right now in life.
We've got to get our ideas of true femininity and beauty from God. That is the nly thing that can free us from the bondage of the enemy's lies. Only by seeking God can we truly experience intimacy with Him and others and understand our God-given purpose. We are called to be true women of God and to live the fullest life possible-as He designed us to be and to do.
So...next time you look in the mirror, picture God looking over your shoulder telling you...
YOU are beautiful, "You grew up and became a beautiful jewel" (Ezek 16:7 NLT)
YOU are treasured, "The Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure" (Duet. 7:6 NLT)
YOU are precious, "You are precious to God" (Dan. 10:19)
YOU are honored, "You are precious to me. You are honored and I love you!" (Isa. 43:4 NLT)
YOU are one of a kind, "I knew you before I formed you in your mothers womb. Before you were born I set you apart" ( Jer. 1:5 NLT)
YOU are loved, "He loves us with unfailing love" (Ps. 117:2 NLT)
I want you to know that I was one of those women who let the enemy distract me from being who I was to being afraid that I will never met a guy who thought I was beautiful! I was one of those women who had an eating disorder and I made myself throw up every meal I had. It has almost been three years now that I have been freed from that bondage and let me tell you...it's hard not wanting to go into that bathroom and throw up everything when I ate way too much. It is hard to look into the mirror and say to myself "I am beautiful!" But I do know that if I didn't have God in my life and the friends and family their to tell me that I am beautiful, I wouldn't be where I am right now in life.
We've got to get our ideas of true femininity and beauty from God. That is the nly thing that can free us from the bondage of the enemy's lies. Only by seeking God can we truly experience intimacy with Him and others and understand our God-given purpose. We are called to be true women of God and to live the fullest life possible-as He designed us to be and to do.
So...next time you look in the mirror, picture God looking over your shoulder telling you...
YOU are beautiful, "You grew up and became a beautiful jewel" (Ezek 16:7 NLT)
YOU are treasured, "The Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure" (Duet. 7:6 NLT)
YOU are precious, "You are precious to God" (Dan. 10:19)
YOU are honored, "You are precious to me. You are honored and I love you!" (Isa. 43:4 NLT)
YOU are one of a kind, "I knew you before I formed you in your mothers womb. Before you were born I set you apart" ( Jer. 1:5 NLT)
YOU are loved, "He loves us with unfailing love" (Ps. 117:2 NLT)
You are so beautiful Cari! Thanks for sharing this- it really encouraged me to her those Words from God's love letter to us!
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I love your pictures!!!
Cari you're so brave to share your heart with the world.
Thank you for reminding us all we are beautiful Daughters of the King! The world tends to want us to believe vapid lies. Oh how easy it is to look in the mirror...and be disappointed.
I needed to read your message today. You're a gem. I love your heart!
In God's love--Your New Sister!
Miss Kate