Thursday, May 23, 2013

Build Self Esteem-Knowing God Can Help



Did you know that a close relationship with God can help to build your self esteem?  You may be skeptical or doubtful about this statement so let me explain how.  Once you understand and truly believe you will be on your way to one of the most life changing experiences of your life.

“For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible… everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.”  God knows you better than you will ever know yourself.  Of course; that’s because he created every inch of your body, inside and out, from your head to your toes.  He has placed inside of you specific characteristics and talents that are meant to complement you.  Therefore, it makes sense to turn to him for the help you need in building your self esteem.

In addition, the Bible says we were created in God’s perfect image.  This fact alone should help your self esteem to blossom.  If God is a perfect God then how could you be a mistake?  Your eyes; your nose; the shade of your skin; the texture of your hair; your body shape; they are uniquely beautiful and perfect because God made them. Learn to appreciate every inch of your body because God made you this way for a reason.

Acknowledging God’s love for you can also build your self esteem.  “How do I know God loves me?”  You may ask.  Isaiah 46:3-4 says, “I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth.  Even when you are old, I will be the same.  Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you.  I made you and will take care of you.”  Why would God go through so much if he didn’t have such a genuine love for you?  Up until the day you die he will continue to watch and protect you.  That is how much he loves you.  Your self esteem should grow knowing that our all-powerful God loves you so much.

As a matter of fact, God proved his love by sending his heavenly son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins.  “God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.”(John 3:16)  God could have destroyed us because of our sinful tendencies.  Instead, he did one of the most difficult things a loving parent could do, allow his only child, his only son to die for our, your sins.  God did this not only to give you a fighting chance at everlasting life but also to demonstrate how strong his love is for you.  Meditate on this fact especially when your self esteem is at its lowest.  It will help you to feel a sense of peace, that you are a worthy individual who deserves to be loved.

By constantly thinking about God’s love for you and what he has done to prove his love time and time again; by allowing this fact to touch your heart, you have no choice but to want to have a close relationship with him.  A close relationship with God will in turn help your self esteem to grow and grow as long as you continue to focus on his love for you at all times.

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