You are Beautiful

When you look in the mirror what do you see? For many years, I looked in the mirror and I saw a young woman who lacked confidence. I always cared about what others thought about me, yet I did not think very highly of myself. Shy, timid, and introverted were words that described me. I would look down at my feet rather than at a person’s eyes during conversations. Why? I did that because I did not want people to see through my soul. I was always afraid to let go of my insecurities because Satan had me bound.

Sometimes the devil will put thoughts in your head to make you feel as if you are unworthy of God’s love. No matter what seeds Satan tries to plant, please believe in your heart that you are beautiful. It is important to have positive thoughts about your inner and outer beauty because you were created in God’s image. Although there may be times when your self-esteem is low, you still must try to remember that God made you fearfully and wonderfully.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

(Psalms 139:14)

The Beauty from Within

        Chocolate-covered sadness, hiding hurt with smiles

        Hair short and nappy, too tangled to be styled

        Looking to others to validate, living life in sin

        Too naïve to realize the beauty from within

        My best friend was loneliness.  We walked side-by-side

        Then I met up with depression and she quickly stole my pride

        Low self-esteem shook my hand and became my new-found friend

        Because I did not realize I had beauty from within

        I woke up early Sunday morning, and then I opened up The Book

        It told me to focus on a Savior who didn’t care about how I looked

        It told me to open up my heart, and let His Spirit in

        A new feeling came over me.  I had beauty from within

        Today I walk with confidence in elegant, graceful strides

        I cast out depression and I took back all my pride

        Now I have a Savior who washed away all my sins

        And each day I wake up knowing I have beauty from within

        Copyright © 2007 by Tasheika Bowen