Just wanted to write and let you know that Jesus loves you. He cares about every aspect of your life. Whether it be your physical health, mental health, self image, finances, or your spiritual life. Every single hair on our head is counted! How amazing is that? How beautiful is that feeling of being looked after, taken care of. God cares about every single aspect of our lives. If we don't love ourselves we are rejecting God. How? We are His creation, created in His self image, then how can we reject Him?! Of course things may happen down the line that may affect our bodies and our self image, but it doesn't mean that we should reject ourselves. It simply means that we should seek balance in our lives to take care of that which God has given us. God loves us, all, even when we were still in the world. Did he agree with the things we were, (and still do), not at all. But He never rejected us, instead on more than one occassion tried to make us aware of His love. In this same way let us view ourselves. Let us love ourselves, seek a balanced life in God and allow His purpose to be fulfilled in our lives.

If we don't maintain a balanced life, satan will take advantage of the door we have opened. Check your life and if you find areas out of balance, ask God to help you make those adjustments where necessary.

Some of the things we should seek balance in is work and rest, eating a balanced diet, never spend more than we earn, and enjoy people but also have solitude. Although we want to please people and have friends, we must always put God first in our lives and His will in our lives, at all times.

No matter how often you fail, don't give up. God is with you to strengthen and sustain you. He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you (hebrews 13:5)

We want to make people happy and content with us, but my sense of worth is not dependent upon what othes think of me. Jesus has already affirmed my value by His willinglness to die for me.

If you have any questions, comments, or prayer requests I urge you to contact me. There is nothing new under the sun, whatever we may be going through someone else may have already passed that test and can offer you encouragement and increase your faith, that you too will overcome. Together we can stand!

I love you all in Christ,

Sol <3

My Comments From: Tourjo 10 17 2007, 3:07 pm A lot said, but well said. I like that. OFFLINE!