At one point in your life, when someone would tell you that you were pretty you never believed them. Then when a guy walked into your life and swept you off your feet, you quickly invested your whole heart in him.
With each compliment and each "I love you" you felt more and more like royalty. He even called you a princess a few times. Every day that passed, you lost more and more of yourself in him. He made you feel so special and told you that you were perfect in his eyes and the most beautiful creation of God in his eyes. You believed him and thrived on those words. You stopped wearing makeup and caring about how you looked. It didn't matter because he said you were perfect.
Then, the unimaginable happened and he suddenly disappeared from your life. The day he left you, you felt as though you were dumped in the trash like just another piece of garbage. You stopped believing the things he said about you because if they were true how could he leave? When he walked away, he took with him your self-confidence, and you couldn't have felt worse.
Suddenly, all the flaws he never saw became visible to you.
You look in the mirror and see too much acne and your hair isn't long enough. Your stomach isn't flat, your face is the wrong shape, and you still have to squeeze into those size 10 jeans. You don't have the most stylish clothes.
He's gone and now you spend countless hours comparing yourself to the girl he left you for. If only your hair was as pretty as hers, if you had the cute freckles she had, or if you were a little younger he would've stayed. Maybe his stunning green eyes would've kept looking into yours if only they sparkled the way hers do. If only your smile was as bright as hers... if only your voice had the same ring that hers does then maybe he wouldn't have dropped you.
If only...
If only you could see how beautiful you look exactly the way you are!
He may have left you for her and she may look different than you. You may have gained a little weight. Your legs may not be as toned as you want them to be and your hair may not be the color you want it to be. It's okay.
You made the mistake of putting all of your worth into a boy who didn't know how valuable you are, and I am truly sorry. I am so very sorry that you were so blinded.
However, I am here to tell you that God thinks you are the most prized possession of all creation. No guy can ever put a value on you. You are PRICELESS.
It's an unfortunate fact, but no person on this earth will ever be able to comprehend how beautiful you really are. Why? Because you were made in God's image according to his amazing design. Psalms 139:14 says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
That boy was right when he said you were perfect and the most beautiful creation of God, but you were wrong to look to him rather than God to believe it. I know you're hurting and struggling to see your worth. Even though the "love of your life" left you, look to what your Creator says and hold to these truths.
"She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her." Proverbs 3:15
You are more valuable than a diamond and there is nothing that anyone- including that boy- could ever desire that could even compare to you.
"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." 1 Peter 3:3-4
"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10
True beauty lies not in how you look, but within your heart. Stop comparing yourself to his new girl. Don't spend 30 minutes editing a photo to post on Instagram so that when he sees your picture you'll look so good that he might miss you. There is no need to spend a ton of money on a cute outfit you can wear the next time you might see him. Rather, you should be spending your time letting God work on your heart so that the right man would love you for the right reasons. Quit focusing on trying to change or show off your appearance, instead focus on holding true to your virtues and displaying the fruits of the spirit like peace, patience, and kindness. The bible says this is of great worth in God's sight.
"You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you." Song of Solomon 4:7
That boy may have said these words to you at one time, but he failed to see your true worth the moment he left you behind. You are absolutely gorgeous just the way you are. There is no one in the world who can take that away from you. No one. Not even him.
