Body Confidence: God Created You Uniquely and Beautifully - Psalm 139:13-14
Today, we are continuing our focus on confidence and explicitly talking about body confidence.
There’s a difference between what is being shown as the ideal and the realistic average. Beauty standards continually change. Regardless of the reasons, it is a never-ending moving target meant to manipulate our trust and acceptance of God’s unique design of our physical being.
Body shame is as old as Adam and Eve. I'm serious. The first reference to body shame is found in Genesis. Our focus passage reminds us of the incredible craftsmanship God took in creating us.
Focus Passage:
Psalm 139:13-14
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Main Takeaways:
Our inward parts are made to help us find balance, eliminate toxins, and breathe
Our physical bodies are unique, designed for a purpose, and awesome
No matter our shape, size, or color, our bodies are diverse and beautiful
Prayer:
Lord God,
You created all that is in me. My mind, heart, and organs, and you wrapped it up in this body that protects me helps me move, and does what I need to each day. I praise you because you made me unique. You set me apart from all other human beings. You create beautiful things, including me. Help me live out this truth and love the skin I’m in.
In Jesus Name, Amen
Resources:
Body Image Statistics - https://www.teen-beauty-tips.com/body-image-statistics.html
5 Quick Habits to Build Body Confidence - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a22efc78fb7e7c5a8ef4c8
Body Image God's Way - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/28964-body-image-gods-way
