Am I Ugly?

This Week's Scripture:  Genesis 1:26-27 
 

Okay guys, how many of us, at one time or another, have thought that we were ugly?  Be honest now.  I have definitely thought that of myself.  How many of us have wanted to change something about our appearance?  We have all been asked the question: if you could change on thing about yourself what would it be?  We all think of things: a smaller nose, whiter smile, thinner hips, tanner skin, etc.  We are beautiful just the way we are.  God made us in His image (Gen. 1:26-27).  Instead of wishing we were different or "prettier" than we are, we should thank God for our beautiful bodies.  We are created in HIS image!  What could be better than that?  If you still have trouble shooting yourself down with discouraging thoughts about yourself, try this.  Every time you begin to obsess or think about your body in a negative way, catch yourself and begin to thank God for the qualities you do like.  Or do this; lets say you begin to think about your legs again.  "I wish they were straight, I wish they were tan, I wish they were more flexible, etc."  Turn that around and thank God that you have legs that work properly, that you don't need crutches or a wheel chair to get around.  If you begin to form this habit, eventually Satan will stop torturing you with those depressing thoughts because you turn it into a good thing. 

Another worry could be that my future husband won't think I am beautiful after we get married.  First off, that is absurd.  God Himself has planned out whom I will marry.  I don't think God is going to make a mistake.  In Songs of Solomon the word beautiful is used countless times.  I don?t think God placed this book in the Bible for kicks and giggles.  He had a much better reason than that.  One reason could be to show us how beautiful we are.  Chapter one verse fifteen says, "How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful!  Your eyes are doves."  That is the Lover (male) speaking to the Beloved (female).  I believe God will send me a man who thinks beautiful things of me like the Lover does in Songs of Solomon.  (For a bigger list of beautiful things read chapter four.)

Always remember that we are created in the image and likeness of God.  So we cannot be ugly, especially to Him.

If you have anything to add or have additional questions or comments please leave them below.

Blessings!

~ S*