February 2010

Mary Tell yourself the truth
Tell Yourself The Truth

Too often we get in the habit of looking in the mirror to see the perfection that we want to be. What we see however, goes to far the other way.
“I’m ugly.” “My hair is horrible”. “I can’t do anything right.” “I’m stupid.”

Chances are you aren’t ugly, your hair just needs cut or permed or washed. You’ve made a few mistakes, who hasn’t. You are not stupid.

We get into the habit of thinking negatively. Sometimes we voice those ideas to others. O course, they won’t say that they agree with us but it doesn’t make us feel better.

Take an honest look at yourself. Are you really so unattractive that little children and puppies go running away screaming when they see you? I don’t think so.

Make the best of what you have. If you are over weight, try to lose. Fix your makeup, for yourself, even if you don’t plan to see anyone this day. Curl your hair. Put on nice earrings. Look in the mirror give yourself a wink and say out loud, “Not bad!” And mean it. God doesn’t make junk, but he does need our help keeping the area in order.

If you usually are negative when someone wants to do something with them practice giving it an honest consideration. Don’t speak too soon. Think, “Is there something positive I can say?” Or, “Even though I don’t think I want to do this should I do it any way?” Being in a group where we can just be our self will help you feel better about yourself.

If you are really feeling stupid in some area, make an effort to study that subject until you can carry on a conversation about it and hold your own. Libraries are wonderful for this or if you are more modern the internet works too.

The thing is God made you. He gave you all the attributes that you need to be healthy and wise and pleasant to look at. It is really up to you what you do with what he has given you.