Why Am I different? (2)

   

In the earliest post, I wrote about the futility of comparing ourselves to others especially in the areas of our physical features. 

We have been fed wrongly and so accepting ourselves the way we are seems a bit challenging. The reason being that all our lives, we've believed something is wrong with us. Perhaps loved ones have consistently confimed our insecurities, we've accepted their verdicts because we thought they were right about us. Then the wound has gone deeper, confidence lower and self esteem has dwindled.

Depending on the extent of the emotional bruise, healing may take time. As you take each dose of the below listed suggestions, I believe you'll discover the pleasure inherent in seeing yourself the way your maker sees you.

First thing first! Identify that part of your body that you're ashamed of or you really aren't comfortable with. It could be the shape of your head, nose, size of your tummy...whatever gets you intimidated by others. You'll be surprised to discovered you have only been insecure because you thought others' are better.

Now, it is time to find out what God says about that part and your whole body. You will have to meditate on and declare God's word concerning that area. There is need to remind yourself every now and then how God describes you. This will definitely reprogram your mind, it'll purge it of every erroneous perceptions and replace it with beautiful and godly thoughts. You also need to extend grace to others' frame too. Are there people you believed aren't as beautiful, smart, confident as you are?

Start seeing these ones the exalt way you believe God sees them. And that includes no ridiculous and condescending comments about others.

You may also have to deal with funny and intimidating comments from loved ones. Whenever a friend, siblings or mates want to make jest of you, calmly remind them of what God says about you. Trust me, you'll never have to correct them again. The other side of this coin is to equally give positive comments always.  Remember what you give has a way of getting back to you. 

In case you really desire to add weight, lose it or want an improvement on any of your features, begin with the right belief.  See all you have to do as means to a healthier and confident you because God created you the way you are and accepted you, you're not in anyway less than others.