Self image is an extremely sensitive topic among people of all ages. Whether you take self image to mean looks, weight, happiness, success, or wealth, it all has the same root: insecurity.
We all face insecurity at some point and in some way in our lives. For me, I struggle with how I come off to people. I have this deep desire for people to perceive me in a certain way, and if they don’t, I feel as though I have failed. I have tried again and again throughout my life to remake myself- through new clothes, a new room, a new outlook on life. I am in constant search of who I really am- and I surely insecure about this seemingly endless search. However, there is relief for my insecurity, and it can be found in Jesus.
In Matthew, Jesus tells us that He will give us rest. This includes rest from the daily struggles of this world and , more importantly, ourselves. I constantly worry about how I look at any give time or how I am acting according to those around me- but I need not worry. Not only will Jedid give me rest, but His father made me in His perfect vision. According to the Bible, I am fearfully and wonderfully made- and so are all of you. Wonderfully made, the extreme opposite of the insecure thoughts that plague us daily.
Despite my contanst fight against my thoughts, I can be constantly assured that I am loved no matter what through the Word of God. Yes, doesn’t assure that everybody I meet will love me, but it’s the next simple truth that negates this thought: I am with God, meaning I am in this world but not mod this world. God loves me and you, and, in eternity, I will be loved.
So, I am loved by my creator- despite my flaws and insecurities, and that is enough for me.
