INSECURITY

This is kind of a last minute post and my ideas are very scattered but I felt like posting it anyways. Maybe I'll come back and edit it, but I'm sure you get the gist of what I'm trying to get across.

Girls have a major tendency to compare themselves to other girls around them with thoughts such as...
-- i wish i was that pretty -- i wish i had her hair -- i wish my eyes were that color -- i wish i was that skinny -- i wish i was that tan -- i wish i had her smile -- i wish i had her clothes -- i wish i had her personality -- the list goes on and on...

Thoughts like these I struggle with on a daily basis and I know I'm not the only one. Lately I've been trying to get myself to understand that God created us the way we are and we are beautiful in His eyes. And that's all that matters.

We shouldn't worry about what others think of our appearance. Yes we should dress in a way that portrays a positive image of ourselves, but we shouldn't get too wrapped up in worldly things and trying to satisfy others. Think before you compare yourself to others or try to be like someone else who's prettier or whatever. Take a second and think, would God want me to act like this. There is only one you. Don't wish to be like someone else and stay true to yourself and your unique style and personality.

Here's a little bible verse that's hopefully applicable:
"For you created my inmost being,
     you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
     your works are wonderful,
     I know that full well."
--Psalm 139:13-14
And at the bottom of my bible there are little footnotes that are super good! Here's what it says about this verse:
"God's character goes into the creation of every person. When you feel worthless or even begin to hate yourself, remember that God's Spirit is ready and willing to work within you. We should have as much respect for ourselves as our Maker has for us."