So don't worry about trying to impress others. Don't worry about the things that this world places so much value on. For the things that society values so highly are far different from what the Lord values. Your appearance can seem like the most important thing in the world sometimes. Like it is the be all end all. But the truth is, while your designer boots and your curled hair are lovely, what is much more lovely to your heavenly Father is the beauty of your spirit, your soul, your innermost being that God hand crafted and adores every bit of.

No matter how dark your world, no matter how consumed by the darkness you feel, the darkness is not dark with God's presence. God is a light. He shines so bright, and if you follow him, he will light up any dark night. No matter how enslaved to the darkness you feel, he will not only light the way but he will free you of your chains and walk with you in the love of light for all eternity.

6. "You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you." Song of songs 4:7

NO flaw. Not one single flaw in you. God is perfect, and this perfect God created you exactly how you were meant to be. He made you flawless. So don't dwell on what seems like imperfection to you, for to God these imperfections are perfections and completely beautiful because he made them in His image.

7. "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2

So you feel alone? Guess what? It's okay. It is an incredibly human thing to feel. But here is the good news, your loneliness, is not real. It is fabricated by Satan. Because the truth is, you are NEVER alone. People may walk in and out of your life leaving you feeling abandoned, but God never will. Through the darkest of your days, the bitterest of moments, through the deepest of waters, no matter how isolated you feel, you are NEVER alone. Trials that scare people away, will never scare him away. He is with you now, and forever. Right now, although you cannot see him, you may feel the security of someones arms wrapped around you, that is real. Those are His arms. And if you don't feel them, ask God for help feeling them, he hears you and he cares.

8. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Do not be afraid. Not only is He ALWAYS with you, but because of this there is no need to have fear in your heart. With God on your side you have nothing to be afraid of. Because my dear, you cannot lose this battle when God already won the war for you. You see, God always has been and always will be by your side. If this is not comforting enough, then cast your anxieties on Him and He will drive out the fear. So take courage, have hope. You may be weak, but through Him you are STRONG.

9. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future." Jeremiah 29:11

This might just be my very favorite verse. Our God is a God of love. His plans for us are full of greater joys then any plan we can ever imagine for ourselves. He is an artist paving the beautiful road ahead for you. Your life was not given to you by accident. You are exactly where you are meant to be. Nothing can stop God's plan for your life, not even your own plans. And certainly not the pathetic plans of Satan.

10. "Jesus replied, "you don't understand now what I am doing but someday you will." John 13:7

The number one thing I want you to take away from this article is the comfort of Jesus's own words. No matter how confused, alone, hurt, or scared you may be. No matter how dark the darkness seems to get. No matter how trapped you may feel. Someday, all of this pain will make perfect sense. I can't promise it'll be soon, but I can promise it will happen. Someday you will look back on every twist and turn of your life that once left you baffled and angry and it will all start to come together before your very eyes. You'll see that every step of the broken road you walked to get where you are, Jesus had already walked down and cleared the way for you. And he left behind a trail of love to guide your way. Follow the love. You are not lost. You're just on your way to somewhere more beautiful than you can even imagine right now.