How many times have you been in a situation where you just did not feel good enough? Where you thought someone was prettier, smarter, more talented, skinner, or more likable? How many times have you looked at yourself, brought yourself down, or hated who you were? I have. I have looked in the mirror and cried because I was fat, my face was ugly, my arms were too big, and nothing looked good on me. I have cried because a guy chose other girls over me; because it must mean they are better than me. I have cried because I can't live up to some peoples standards; with my education, my goals, and my hobbies. I have cried because I felt alone, like no one was there or even cared. Have you ever felt this way?
Sometimes I even come to the conclusion of "God, there is no purpose for me. I cause turmoil, trouble, heartbreak, and money for others." I believe 'I am not good enough'. I believe that since one guy left me for another girl that 'I was not good enough'. I believe that since I don't wear a size 2 and have that perfect attractive body that 'I am not good enough'. I give into this thought that I do not match up to the worlds standards that I am not good enough to even do everyday type activities. Who came up with the view of perfection anyways? Who is to say that blondes are more beautiful, that if you are curvy that you aren't beautiful, or that if you do not go to college that you will not amount to anything? This world is so wrapped up in itself; looks, money, cars, houses, fame. Who is the world ever had the right to claim that only certain ways or styles were good enough, or accepted?
Let me tell you something, something very valuable. Psalm 189:13 says "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb". Reread this verse and let it sink into your mind. GOD, the center and most powerful being in this entire universe took time and hand made you in the dark, before you were even in your mothers stomach. He had a plan for you, and a good plan that is. He knew what you would look like, what would make you laugh, what would make you cry. He knows every hair on your head, what makes you feel loved, and the man/woman that you were meant to be with. He made you in his own image, his perfect and wonderful image. When you look at yourself and think 'I am not good enough', you are saying that God didn't make you good enough. How can we say this, when someone so powerful and gracious took suc precious time to form ourselves and put so much detail into us. Who knows our hearts, souls, minds, and actions better than God? He made certain people outgoing, atheletic, intelligant, and musical for reasons. Even if you are alone thinking, 'but i have no talents' you do. God desires for you to come to Him, so he can show you His plan for you!
Are you waking up, going to work or school, hanging out with a certain someone, sitting on myspace or facebook, texting, or just living life day by day wondering when someone exciting is going to happen? Are you always waiting for that vacation, that weekend, or that paycheck to come in so you can feel happy or free? Well once those things happen, when you go on your trip or get paid, the next day what do you have to hope for? Are you living life for yourself and your desires? God gave you EYES, so open them so he can show you what he has for you. God gave you EARS, so you can hear all he has to tell you and teach you. God gave you HANDS, to use them to please God and work for Him. God gave you a MOUTH, so you can share the gospel and tell others of Gods word. God gave you FEET, so that you could walk in his footsteps. God gave you a MIND, to use so that you may better understand God and his purpose. God gave you a HEART, so that you can love Him, your brothers and sisters, and even your enemies. God gave you everything you have so that you can be ALL that you can be! When you realize that God has such a grand plan for your future, that my friend is when you will begin to live. It doesn't matter what you have done before, only when you go to God will your true life begin. When you ask God to come into your heart, forgive you of your sins, and develope that relationship with Him.
We all would like to have a true father, friend, husband, wife, or person to go to with anything. When we are alone in our rooms crying out because we hurt, when thet guy left us, when we feel ugly, when we feel hopeless. Cry out to God! He is your father, he is your friend, and he is your lawful wedded one. He is your everything if you just allow him to be!
What I am trying to share is to value yourself. Value yourself with everything that you have, because the Lord of the universe created you in his time, with his hands, and perfectly detailed for a purpose. He knew you before you were in your mothers womb, before you were on earth, or even in the thoughts of your parents. He gave you your looks, your personality, your gifts, and your life for a reason. Don't be sad when a guy doesn't chose you, because that only means that the one who will love you for everything you are is just around the corner. Don't be upset when you didn't make a certain team or group, because that just means God has something better planned for you around the corner. Don't be upset when you feel alone, because God is there by your side, always and forever. Live the life God wants for you, the one he knows is best, the one that will fufill and satisfy your every desire. Be the light when you walk into a room. Have people look at you because you are different. Don't try to fit in when God so desperately wants you to stand out. You are his creation, his love, his hand-crafted work, and his child. Do not forget this, and do not forget what you should be living for! Open your eyes to see, open your ears to hear, and open your mind and heart to God!
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"
-1 Corinthians 2:9
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