So many women in the world struggle with the thought that they're not pretty enough or they're not skinny enough. Society puts this in our heads and makes us lose sight of real beauty – inner beauty. Inner beauty is what really matters.
I recently heard an analogy about beauty and thought it was the best way for someone to realize just how beautiful they are.
You are God's painting. He painted you in his perfect image. You wouldn't criticize an earthly artist on a painting he loves, so why would you criticize your heavenly father? When you criticize yourself, you're criticizing God.
We are all beautiful because God created us. Here are 10 bible verses and other quotes to remind us just how beautiful we are.
- It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come from inside you – the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. That beauty will never disappear, and it is worth very much to God. 1 Peter 3:3-4
- The gospel teaches us that true beauty is more than skin-deep. A young woman whose countenance is aglow with both happiness and virtue radiates inner beauty.
- I have amazing potential. I can make good choices. I am never alone. I can do hard things. I am beautiful inside and out. I am of great worth. He has a plan for me. I know who I am, a daughter of God.
- You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. Song of Solomon 4:7
- 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
- So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27
- Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
- Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
- God said, "You don't have to worry about love. As long as I'm existing, you will be loved."
- She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
If you're ever feeling down, read these. Put them as your phone background or write them on your whiteboard. I promise these can make you feel like the beautiful person God created.
"Mirrors lie. They don't show inner beauty."
