What I Wear-Cappuro Customs Heaband And A Poem

This headband was graciously provided to me by: ERIN! Thank you! The headband is lovely, and made very well. I look forward to wearing it many more times! Sorry for the delay in posting it!
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                                                                             Mirror

                                     Looking in the mirror, not anything she thought she'd be.

Mirror reflects the flaws back at her.

No perfect super model nose.

Less than lovely tresses.

Eyes don't seem to glow as they should.

Slightly crooked teeth.

Too small a chest.

Too large a waist.

Feet too big.

Applying the mask, she hides behind the foundation.

Slathers on the shadow, so dark you can't see her eyes.

Working at the gym, she sweats for hours.

Mirror on the wall, still telling her she's not good enough.

Now she's on her knees.

Tears washing away the mask. 



Headband close-up



God

Looking in HIS eyes, she can see the truth.

It's flaws the world inflicts.

Her nose, perfectly shaped to fit her face.

Every hair on her head is counted.

Her eyes reflect love for her Savior.

Her teeth are beautiful as they smile to her Jesus.

Tears wash away the mask, revealing inner beauty.

Majestic, masterpiece, beautifully crafted.
These are the words to describe her.

A heart of gold.

Smile that lights the universe.

A deep passionate love to consumer her.

Perfect in the world's eyes?

No.

Perfect in God's eyes?

Yes!

HE's perfectly incandescently in love with you.

You need only accept HIM.

Beautiful, perfect daughter of the KING of KINGS.

YOU! 

What I Wear-Hummingbird Shirt And God Esteem

I assume most of you have heard the term "low self esteem"? We throw it around flippantly, until it no longer has a true meaning. Low self esteem is a stamp we put on people-"Oh, poor girl. She's always had such low self esteem." But I want to pose a question to you: have you ever really thought about what 'low self esteem' actually means? To be honest, I have very little desire to have self esteem. As a Christian, I strive to have what I call God esteem. Instead of seeing myself as important and worthy of every good thing in life, I turn to God to define me.

Break down the words: self. Esteem. Hmm...sounds slightly prideful and selfish, eh? Self esteem is a word that the secular community invented for their own selfish gain! "In order to have good self esteem, your daughter needs to have all the latest clothes, do whatever she wants, have a good figure...." And the list goes on and on. Wouldn't it be much easier just to come out with the truth? We have no worth without our Savior! He defines me. He tells me I'm beautiful (bible verse). He's the only one who loves me eternally. How many people can say they have a "guy" who will love them wether or not they have crossed eyes, or sky blue eyes lined with lush dark lashes? I can! can you?

However their is a catch. Having God esteem does mean you have to accept who you are. God made you perfect-perfect by the worlds standards? No. Perfect by His standards? Yes! I read somewhere (wish I could remember where) that by looking in the mirror and thinking of all the things we wish we could change, we're actually slapping God in the face! It's like saying: "Hey God, I really hate the way you made me. It was really dumb to give me...(insert physical "Flaw")" When God is looking down on you with loving eyes, perfect in each and every way in His eyes.

Instead of striving to have the latest clothes, the perfect figure etc. strive to grow closer to Jesus. It doesn't matter how you look, how shy you are, how crazy others may think you are: JESUS LOVES YOU! You could've led the most awful life, and have a face like a bull dog, JESUE LOVES YOU! You are His perfect beautiful Princess. Divinely beautiful, breathtakingly gorgeous, stunningly graceful. JESUS LOVES YOU!

I'm Wearing: Yellow Thrifted Hummingbird Shirt ($3) Knee Length Blue Jean Thrifted Skirt ($3) Gladiator Sandals 6PM Shoes ($20) Mood Bead Necklace (gift)

Photo Credit: Patience Atkerson

Tell Me Two Things About Yourself That You Are Grateful God Gave You: Physical Or Character Trait(s)

I like my eye color (green/blue-changes depending on what I'm wearing). And the fact that I'm not afraid to speak up for something I believe in.

Hope-Finding True Hope In An Upside Down World

Definition of hope:

• 1. the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.  
• 2. a particular instance of this feeling: the hope of winning.  
• 3. grounds for this feeling in a particular instance: There is little or no hope of his recovery.  
• 4. a person or thing in which expectations are centered: The medicine was her last hope.  
• 5. something that is hoped for: Her forgiveness is my constant hope.

• Desperation

In your current situation, its hard to think that true hope exists. The economy, family, death and life in general can make you feel like there is no hope, there is no escape. I can't tell you how many times I've told God,
"Your in control! I give you the 'pen' to my life." But then I take it back faster than I gave it to Him.
Sometimes things happen that we can't explain. Life can become unbearable, when the rent is due and you have 50 cents to your name, when you come home with no one to meet you there. When your broken, that is when God can get closer to you than ever before. When times are good, and your not struggling with anything, do you tend to pray more? Or do you pray more when your in trouble? I pray more when I'm struggling. If we don't go through the fire, we can't come back out better for it.

• The hope

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a control freak (I'm working on it) being such, its hard to give someone else control. But you know what? When life becomes overwhelming, and it feels like the walls have caved in around me, suffocating my breathe, there is Someone standing there. Hes strong and eagerly waiting to take me by the hand, and carry me in His arms. Sometimes we're so weak, we can barely lift our hands to Him, but He leans down further, and picks us up. Jesus is the answer! Don't turn to other things to fill the emptiness and the void, turn your face to Heaven! God is the only answer.

Do me a favor, (yeah, your gonna hate for this, but I'm a "Bible thumper") PRAY! When everything in your world has fallen apart, PRAY! When life has suffocated you, and you feel your about to take your last breathe, PRAY!

• Bible Verses To Help You Out

Sometimes it helps to have a verse or two to run through your mind when times get hard. Here are a few that jumped out at me:
 
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12

 "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31



“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Psalm 39:7

"But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more."  Psalm 71:14

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28