I think that one of the most important characteristics a person can have is kindness. I am a firm believer in the fact that a kind word is the best medicine. I am also an firm believer in the fact that while it is very important to be kind to others, it is just as important to be kind to yourself.

Sometimes it really can be hard to love yourself. Recently I have been struggling a lot with self confidence. I am constantly second guessing myself and wondering if I am good enough. I always find myself thinking that if I don't make an A on that math test then I won't be as good of a person, or constantly letting other people cause me to feel inferior. It is so easy to focus on the things that I don't like about myself, or the things that aren't acceptable to society. I, along with so many others, sometimes don't feel like I am good enough for my peers. Well, I've got news for y'all.....

You are so loved by the one who created the Heavens and the Earth and you are enough for Him!

Jesus Christ literally died on the cross because he believed, and still does believe, that you are amazing. You were worth it to Him. He would have rather died the worst death imaginable than to spend eternity without you. Now THAT is love. Whenever you are struggling to find love for yourself, pray. I am telling you it is so much easier to find confidence in yourself through Him. It really is so cool because Jesus loves all of the things that you don't love about yourself. There are things that I used to not like about myself that I've learned to love because Jesus made me perfect in His eyes.

So next time you start to feel like you aren't good enough, just remember that the God who created the Heavens and the Earth knew that His masterpiece wouldn't be complete without you, too.