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Your Self Worth Is Not Found In Your Looks

In Christ alone, all Hope is found

Rachel Hathaway
Dec 18, 2016
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Your Self Worth Is Not Found In Your Looks

"Oh my goodness he is SO cute, I have to go put on makeup!" This is something that I have heard all too often. Sure, everyone wants to put their best foot forward, and I totally understand that and agree with it. But, when is that detrimental to us as women? When is that detrimental to our mental health? Why should that be necessary?

Your self worth is not found in makeup. (P.s. I LOVE makeup-- but for myself and no one else) Your self worth is not tied to your physical appearance. Your value is not on your body. Your worth, your value, and everything that goes along with that is found in Christ and Christ alone.

Christ is your Redeemer. Christ is your Life Giver. He is your Sustainer and your Fortress. Let Him be that for you. Through Christ we are loved. Through Him we truly live. Not through our looks. Not through our makeup and how well we can put it on. Not through our bodies. Not through our grades or GPAs. Not even through our friends or families. No, but only through Christ alone.

The next time you have those thoughts that you aren't good enough, or that your life would be better if you were "prettier," or "sexier," or more "fun," or more "popular," or whatever those thoughts are that creep into your mind, just remember all of this.

He didn't die for you to have those thoughts. He didn't die for you not to love yourself. He certainly didn't die for you to continue to allow those thoughts to make their home inside your head, and encapsulating your beautiful mind. He loves you, and He cares for you. Perhaps it's time for you to love you, and for you to be your own best friend.

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