Body image (for a woman) is a mind thing—not a body thing. Media and other voices seek to distort true beauty. True beauty is that which comes from a woman’s soul—and it’s a work of God in that woman.
Without digressing into eating disorder issues or other body image perfection additions—please consider the wonderful realities that no matter what we THINK of our body image—God says we were fearfully and wonderfully made. It was in the secret place of our mother’s womb (Psalm 139) that He carefully and specifically knit us together. We are awesome image bearers of God and He delights in us.
The Song of Solomon is a good book to read. The mind set of the Shulamite must become ours, “I am dark, but lovely.” (SOS 1:5) May I challenge you to do whatever it takes to care about being healthy (starting from the inside out) rather than perfect.
May I challenge you to do the best with what God has given you and thank Him daily for your life and health and strength. If you continually struggle with body image—be vulnerable enough to talk it out in a Coffee Talk Group or connect with Linda, a Life Coach Mom. Get to the roots of wrong, destructive thinking.
God wants all women to walk like a queen—and biblical queens aren’t concerned if they’re perfect enough.
2 comments:
Hey Lylah! What an excellent message!
P.S. I can't believe that you have sons as old as they are - you are stunning!!!!!
Have a terrific day! :o)
thanks Kelly for the compiment...those guys are married to our beautiful image bearer princesses...:-)
bless you~lylah
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