My husband is currently in a facility called "Teen Challenge". He has been there 4 months. Although, this is not the first treatment program he has been in, this is the first that 1) he volunteered for, and 2) is TOTALLY Christian based.
I have been reading "Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldridge. It is a great book by the way!! I am learning so much about the woman God made when He created me!! Today, I read about God romancing me. That might sound crazy, but, think about it...what woman doesn't want to be romanced?? We were made with this in mind.
While reading, this sentence struck me: "A woman becomes beautiful when she knows she's loved." Since my husband has been away, my appearance has changed dramatically. I have lost a lot of weight, I am taking an effort in my appearance and I am exercising. All of these things help with my self esteem. I know I'm pretty, I am proud of the accomplishments I have made...I do feel beautiful!! BUT, honestly, NOTHING feeds my beauty more than KNOWING I am LOVED!! Knowing I am loved by my husband, by my children, by my parents, by my friends, but mostly, my beautiful identity comes from KNOWING I am loved by GOD - my father, my healer, my redeemer, my lover, my friend!!
Today, look in the mirror and ask God to show you what He sees when he looks at you. His answer just might surprise you!!!
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