Ever feel ugly? Do the dark circles under your eyes, the extra poundage around your middle, or your pencil-thin ponytail taunt you in pictures?
Whether others consider us to be model-worthy or not, we all have areas of insecurity, and Satan loves to find those insecurities and pick and pick and pick….
The Truth
Although on my bad days I focus on everything I’d like to change about myself, on my good days I know that if I could change everything I hate about myself, I would only find more to hate the next day.
And good days help me remember that some of those things I hate are beautiful whether I can see it or not because the Creator made me. The One who paints the lavish sunset each day.
More than anything, good days remind me to focus on God’s truth: the truth that this life is about more than physical beauty in the now.
So much more.
I hope you found this list helpful: I know I have. Feeling ugly is something that won’t ever really be “fixed” in this life, so I’ll definitely revisit this list in the future. As Paul says, thinking on what is honorable and true always helps (Philippians 4:8).
What verse is your go-to when you feel ugly? Be sure to share for everyone else in the comments below.
Some extras for you…
- Identity in Christ: My Name Is… from HISsparrowBlog
- 3 Simple Truths When You Feel Like a Failure from HISsparrowBlog
I frequently link up with the following: Grace & Truth with Embracing the Unexpected, Tell His Story with Jeanne Takenaka, and Let’s Have Coffee with Joanne Viola.
I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made!
Yes you are!
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i used to feel ugly, not beautiful or good enough. i sometimes still struggle in this area, but yes, I know that for the fact that ” I am the temple of The Holy Spirit, that I’m His workman, created in Christ Jesus for His Good Works, and I am Wonderfully and fearfully made by God, this is amazing for me to realize how beautiful I am. it’s mind blowing, life-affirming. I’m in awe
Yes, it can be mind-blowing to think about how God made us and, becuase of that, we are beautiful—even those parts of us we don’t esteem as much. Thanks for sharing!
I struggle in the area of not feeling beautiful and have even been told so. I have been compared to my sister who is very attractive…me and my sister do not look alike. unfortunately I remember certain comments even they were mentioned years ago. But thank you for the scriptures which are blessing because no matter what others think in Gods eyes i am beautiful. Its also been helpful to read other peoples comments. God bless you
It breaks my heart that you’ve struggled with this—even more that people have told you those things. God made you. His fingerprints are on you. Everyone has beauty—that includes you!