We live in a world where women are constantly bombarded with images that are almost impossible to emulate. Magazines, TV shows, and Hollywood constantly immerse us with what is deemed as "attractive" and "beautiful." We hear stories of women starving themselves, or girls getting plastic surgery to change their appearance when they are way too young.
On the flip side, I attended a meeting about girls camp this week. As I sat there among hundreds of other women, I noticed the row in front of me. Each woman had a different hair color, cut, and style. Some were tall, some were not, some were thin, some were not. Some had conservative clothes and hair-dos, some were sassy and chic. But each of them was beautiful. Light shone from their smiling faces, and I marveled at the beauty that they emitted. They knew where their true beauty and WORTH came from. I'm sure they struggle at times with feelings of inadequacy. We all do. But some of the most beautiful women I have ever known look nothing like those Hollywood prototypes. Their beauty comes within, and they share it with all who know them.
I know my imperfections all too well. I'm a little heavier than I should be, have a few more wrinkles than I want, have crooked teeth and frizzy hair. But I know that I am a daughter of God, and being so, am heir to the only Kingdom that really matters. I hope that you all realize your worth. You are Sons and Daughters of a loving Heavenly Father who made you the way you are, and loves you unconditionally. I hope that you will recognize how much you mean to Him and to all who know you, and I hope you will reach out to lift those who are struggling to see their worth.
Love to all!
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