I know so many girls in my life that have struggled (and still struggle) with their self image. They think they are fat, ugly, or just not good enough. Why have they thought these things? Well, they were bullied and made fun of when they were younger and even have people bullying them to this day. They started believing that they truly weren't pretty. They looked in the mirror and saw a below average looking girl. People would call them fat and they started to think "maybe I'm a little overweight" and then it escalated from there. And the struggle began.
I had one friend that had an eating disorder for a little bit because she thought she was fat and then another friend cut herself (and still does to this day). It's horrible to think that they would do this to themselves.
I see one of my friends and all I see is how cute and beautiful she is, but she still doesn't think that. I mean, she will thank me for saying it, but she doesn't fully believe it. It kills me to know she doesn't see her own beauty because she is truly a beautiful young lady.
I used to struggle with my self image when I was younger also. I thought I was ugly and too skinny and small. I got made fun of and it hurt. The people making fun of me were actually some of my friends and they truly didn't know how hard it hit me with their words. I can now say that I have gotten over my self image problem and found the beauty that God sees.
So, here are some verses that helped me get through my self image struggle:
Psalm 139:13-14
-For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Isaiah 43:4
-Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you,
I will give people in exchange for you,
nations in exchange for your life.
Genesis 1:27
-So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.
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Guys! God created you! He spent time on you! He took 9 whole months to make you exactly what He wanted you to be! Why would you say you are ugly?! It's like slapping God (your Creator) in the face and saying "You suck at making things! Why the heck would you make me look like this?!" Wow! Why would you criticize God so harshly? God makes beautiful things, y'all. He doesn't make mistakes!
And when other people say crap about you, God says that you are precious to HIM! He would exchange people just for you and nations for your own life!! Why care about what the creation thinks versus what the Creator thinks? He knew what He was doing and is proud of His work. He loves you more than anyone possibly can. Plus, the more creative and abnormal an artwork is, the more attention it gets because it is different! So, when people say "You are ugly!" just translate it to mean "Wow! You are different! How were you made?!" Sounds better, right? I mean, it truly doesn't matter what others think of you. Only what God thinks of you. It took me a long time to get this into my head.
Lastly, you were created in the image of God Himself!! Woah now! The image of God?! Uh, yeah! And God aint ugly, y'all. He is majestic and beautiful. If God aint ugly, you aint ugly! When people call you ugly, they call God ugly. Let them know that next time. Who wants to actually call the most powerful Being ugly?! Not even an idiot!
One last thing. If you think you are overweight, then don't do crap to yourself. Fix it. Sometimes you just need to change your diet and work out. And not a diet where you eat nothing, but a diet with all the nutrients and proteins you need with a little less fat. Exercise along with it because it truly does help. And if you aint overweight, then people need to get some glasses if they are calling you fat. You are beautiful!
If you struggle with self image, I encourage you to write down the verses above and put them in places you will see them. You need to see Truth from a perfect God and not be paying attention to lies of imperfect human beings.
God bless!!
Philippians 4:13
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