Love Yourself!

9.1.19

I’m sure at some point or another we've all faced ourselves in the mirror and thought, man, if I could just lose a few more pounds, I would be alright. Or, If I my skin was a little lighter, I’d be beautiful; if I was a little thicker, maybe he would like me.

The truth is, we are all “flawed” in some way. However, our flaws are what make us unique. God created us all to be different because of the different purposes we were called to carry out on this earth. Regardless of society’s perception of what beauty is, we are all beautiful in our own way. For this reason, we have to always remember to love ourselves. We set the standard for how people perceive us.

To be completely honest with you guys, this is something I’ve dealt with for a very long time. At times I would think, if only I could see or didn’t have to sometimes use a wheelchair, maybe more people would talk to me or maybe even invite me to hang out. I would even think, if I didn’t have this disability, I’d be so much farther along in life. I would try so hard to cover my scars and hide my flaws, hoping no one would notice. But it would only take one rude comment or someone to overlook me for those feelings of defeat to flood my mind.

The older I get, though, the more I realize that I am perfect just the way I am. God created me this way for a reason. My imperfections are what make me unique, and just as one of my friends once told me, my scars only reflect what I’ve overcome. I constantly pray and remind myself that I am beautiful and that I will thrive, no matter what. Trust me, it’s easier said than done. At times, I still find myself breaking down, or wondering why me? But that’s when God steps in to remind me that I was built for this life, and that I was built to last. No matter what comes my way, I was created to overcome every challenge and to find comfort and beauty in my own skin. And you will too.