Self-image. Oh, how this has been used as a playground by the enemy of our souls. It’s not something that is occasionally brushed with insecurities; self-image has been the recipient of an all-out ambush of lies and deceptions, often leaving a broken mold of human flesh and blood in its wake. I don’t know a single person who hasn’t struggled with some form of verbal or mental self-deprecation. I’ve personally struggled with it for the majority of my life.
And then the Lord gave it to me straight. He said, “Do you not think I did a good enough job when I created you?” I stumbled over my words as I responded with something like “Lord, You never make a mistake! How could You possibly not do a good job?” To this He then said, “I love you and I made you exactly how I intended. I Am the Creator and you are My creation. You are beautiful. Believe it.” I was left speechless for a moment with this realization: every time I allowed the enemy’s lies to overtake my mind about my physical appearance I was not only destroying my self-esteem, but also questioning the Lord’s ability to create. Whoa.
I don’t know what you see when you look in the mirror, but I pray you see beauty, you see strength, you see unique; because absolutely no one else is like you and this individuality is absolutely astounding and remarkable. You are the result of Love and Love looks at you with joy. He delights in you and sings a sweet, sweet song over you. You are beautiful. Believe it. 🙂
