The scriptures leapt out at me. It's so beautiful and nourishing to read
"For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation." Psalm 149:4
What is your initial response when anyone suggests you are beautiful?
It depends on when and by whom. If it's coming from someone close it lifts my spirits and kinda jolt me into thinking, "yeah, I'm not as bad as I think I am." But on BAD days when I feel terribly guilty about something I've done, I'd think, "yah right!"
Do you find you engage in a lot of negative 'self-talk'? How much of your thought life does this form of thinking consume?
Again I'd do it if I feel guilty about something I've done. Just yesterday I felt so guilty about losing my temper with my little girl when I was having such a hard time feeding her. I kept thinking, "oh, I'm a terrible mom." Yeah, I know it's not right and it's only by praying, asking God to forgive me and accepting His forgiveness that I can forgive myself. It's something I've to work at time and again.
Has it ever occurred to you that you are a City Girl? How do you plan to use this knowledge?
City Girl conjures a whole different image for me as compared to the one described in the study as "high-born daughters of the King and when people look at us they are to see peace and joy in our countenance in such a measure they will say, "Wow, she isn't from around here is she? That, girls, is the kind of gorgeous we are after". It's been my resolution this year to live in the presence of God. I know that it's only by keeping close to Him then can I shine the peace and joy that comes from within. I've been there before but have let the busyness of life pull me away. So I'm taking baby steps to try and dwell in His presence daily. Unfortunately self discipline is one virtue I sorely lack!
In what ways has your view of Godly beauty changed as a result of these Scriptures?
It's reminded me not to be too caught up with the worldly standards, i.e. not to be obsessed with my weight, body, face, etc. I don't have to be "perfect" or strive to be "perfect". In God's eyes I'm beautiful. I think I need to say it again to let it sink in... In God's eyes I'm beautiful.
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