Who are you? You are beautiful, just like this delicate and graceful dove here. Of course, we have to look at the beauty issue, don’t we? Eating disorder mindsets and behaviors can initially start in the pursuit of beauty. And most of us suffering from these things can only feel ugly and worthless, no matter what we do or don’t do. And it doesn’t help that the beauty standard is such a priority, largely due to the core of the word’s definition.
“pleasing to senses: very pleasing and impressive to look at, listen to, touch”
Bingo! Beauty has so much to do with being pleasing, doesn’t it? As children, we often learn some hard lessons, via preferential treatment, bullying and shunning, based on physical attributes. But again, what does God think about our appearance?
“O my dove…let me see your form…for your form is lovely.”
Song of Solomon 2:14
God created your body, on purpose, with every detail and characteristic. He never calls you ugly. Never! And His Word is eternally true!
“Forever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven.”
Psalm 119:89
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
Matthew 24:35
“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”
Psalm 119:160
Can you accept it? Can you apply it? Start embracing your unshakable beauty! It IS God given and nothing can take that away!!!
Copyright © 2013 by Sheryle Cruse
Friday, March 1, 2013
Who are You? Beautiful...
Who are you? You are beautiful, just like this delicate and graceful dove here. Of course, we have to look at the beauty issue, don’t we? Eating disorder mindsets and behaviors can initially start in the pursuit of beauty. And most of us suffering from these things can only feel ugly and worthless, no matter what we do or don’t do. And it doesn’t help that the beauty standard is such a priority, largely due to the core of the word’s definition.
“pleasing to senses: very pleasing and impressive to look at, listen to, touch”
Bingo! Beauty has so much to do with being pleasing, doesn’t it? As children, we often learn some hard lessons, via preferential treatment, bullying and shunning, based on physical attributes. But again, what does God think about our appearance?
“O my dove…let me see your form…for your form is lovely.”
Song of Solomon 2:14
God created your body, on purpose, with every detail and characteristic. He never calls you ugly. Never! And His Word is eternally true!
“Forever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven.”
Psalm 119:89
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
Matthew 24:35
“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”
Psalm 119:160
Can you accept it? Can you apply it? Start embracing your unshakable beauty! It IS God given and nothing can take that away!!!
Copyright © 2013 by Sheryle Cruse
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