Lately, I've realized how much more important it is to know who I am and where I stand as an individual. To not be afraid to be different from the crowd. It is okay. I don't have to fit in. It's not worth it especially if my faith and what I know to be true is compromised--- just to feel "comfortable". FIRST: I AM GOD'S PROPERTY (CHRIST IN ME). SECOND: GOD CREATED ME TO BE "NAOMIE", not Barbara or Christine. As women, it is easy to compare ourselves to other women and think down on ourselves. Society looks at us weird or laughs if we are not apart of the "trends" and cultural practices they follow. But we as followers of Christ and individual women must catch ourselves and stand firm so that we don't conform to these patterns IF they don't align with God's ultimate purpose for us. My husband and I went to an event and while we were there, I looked around and noticed how others were dressed and thought "Aww man, I should've worn something like that instead". How I dressed wasn't good enough and up to par. I was out of the loop. The other ladies dressed way better. But I had to catch myself and correct my thoughts real quick. I had to tell myself "No, If I like what I am wearing and God is pleased with it. Why? " Not to mention, my husband liked it. I needed to understand at that moment that I am comfortable with it. I liked it. It's okay to be different. There is nothing wrong with being the one apart. I am "Naomie" for a reason. God has designed each of us with particular gifts, interests, sense of style, and tastes. We must learn to embrace them and be sure we use them to glorify Him. We are each unique in our own way. God is pleased with how He created us why shouldn't we? Throughout Genesis 1, we see that everything our Heavenly Father created was good. It goes further to tell us that we were created in God's image--so we are special!! (Gen 1:27) Like David, we can acknowledge that God made us and formed every detail that makes us who we are. We can thank God for how He has created us to be. (Psalm 139:14) As women and daughters of the King, let us set aside those negative thoughts and lies of the enemy!
Saturate your mind with what really counts and matters! Speak life to yourself!! I am beautiful because God made me I am "___(your name)______" for a greater purpose I am the daughter of a King I am special because I was created in the image of the Creator of the universe I am enough I am unique--in my looks, style, and all--to give a description of how mighty and creative my God is in all His glory Prayer: Lord, teach me to first see myself in Christ and then to embrace all the components you created to make up who I am. For You knew me when I was being formed in my mother's womb. You knew me even before the creation of time. Teach me to accept that your ways are better and greater! Thank you for your wonderful creativity! For I am fearfully and wonderfully made! Thank You that You had a greater purpose in mind when you created me! I trust that Your ways are better! In Jesus name I pray...Amen
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Emily
5/19/2016 19:56:25
Nice job Naomz !!
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Tachny
5/27/2016 09:51:46
Amen really nice
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