.°˖♡If you are feeling insecure about your looks, please stop for a minute. Beauty standards today are high- and impossible to reach. You have to have perfectly styled hair, keep up with the current clothing trends, and wear just the right amount of makeup wherever you go. Your body has to look like a Barbie, or else you're automatically "fat" or "skinny". Again, the standards are high- and out of anyone's reach. So why are you trying to reach them? These last few years, I dealt with body shaming. I dealt with being told I was not as pretty as others, my clothing/style wasn’t up to date, and that I looked too young and dumb; all by about 3 people. I silently took it like it was the end of the world, and felt like I needed to change myself so I would be up to these standards. This year, I've realized this: their opinions about my looks do not matter. I used to have friends who would constantly body shame people- many of them, actually. Still do. They came and went throughout the years, but their actions have still bothered me. Since being made felt insecure for my own looks, I've come to the realization that nobody's opinion matters except God's. So if you've been in the place of someone being body shamed, remember this. Psalms 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." 1 Peter 3:3-4 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." Proverbs 31:30 "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." Ephesians 5:6 "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient." I've gotten more compliments than insults for my looks. Still, the attacks stand out more than the kind remarks. I'm sure anyone can relate to this in some way- no matter how many good things you hear, it's the one negative thing that takes over your mind. People will be horrible. But their hate is nothing compared to God's love. So if you are feeling down because of something someone said to you, remember that you are beautiful in God's eyes, and that's all you need. Focus on your inner self and being a better person- not your outward beauty. We can't escape the rude remarks of today's world, but we can try to ignore them- and focus on the good things instead. You are amazing, beautiful, and I hope you have a wonderful day today. And don't forget I'm here if you ever need to talk about anything going on. (As always, talk to God first <3) God bless you! (This all goes to guys too, we don't compliment them enough♡) (If you know someone who is being put down for their looks or anything like that, take the time rn to share this or any kind message with them!) So glad this has reached 100+ people. I hope it makes your day to read some of these verses and remember that you are amazing <3 song~ "IN THE ROOM" by Forrest Frank Image all made by me in Google slides, I do not own the flower image
