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January 19, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

Building Self-Esteem

A sure way to build self-esteem... read Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)

Growing up I never felt beautiful. We didn’t have much money and all my clothes—except one new outfit every year—came from yard sales. A few times my mom tried to cut my hair herself and my long locks ended up at my ears, and after my baby teeth came in, my adult teeth came in crooked.

The worst year was sixth grade. I weighed more than my stick-thin friends and it was determined I needed glasses. I picked out Jordache frames—a popular brand at the time—but I still got made fun of when I showed up wearing them at school. “Hey, four eyes,” I was greeted by Keith, the cutest boy in my class. I was horrified. After that the glasses stayed home. I’d have to walk to the front of the room to see the chalkboard, but at least I wouldn’t have to face the trauma of being completely homely.

It’s funny how we carry the feelings of low self-worth with us into adulthood. Even after I grew out of my ugly-duckling stage I still felt inadequate, unpopular. I carried this into my relationship with Jesus. I thought He loved me—because that’s what Jesus is supposed to do—but I never felt truly beautiful in His eyes. Or at least I didn’t feel that way until I stumbled upon Zephaniah 3:17.

I can still remember the rush of joy in my heart as I read those words. I imagined Jesus looking at me with complete infatuation. Like a groom singing a love song to His bride, I pictured complete love in His gaze. That type of love overwhelmed me. I’m completely beautiful in His eyes. He doesn’t just put up with me; He gave everything so I would be His.

Faith Step: Read a few popular love poems, like “She Walks in Beauty” by Lord Byron, and try to grasp Jesus’ immense love for you.

Jesus gave everything so I would be HIS! @TriciaGoyer

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mwj-2016_3d_flat_1_1Read the original post at Guideposts.org. Want more devotions? Check out Mornings with Jesus 2016.

 


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  1. Cyndi Salmon says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing your heart. These words touched a place in me that has been buried way too long. God has prepared for me a heart healing. Time for a new heart – Thanks, Sweet Sister.

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      January 22, 2016 at 11:24 am

      So glad that Jesus used these words to speak to your heart today!

      Reply

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