What Do I Believe?

by Lauren W.
(USA)

I was built differently than other girls. I was always first, second tallest girl in my class. That was an upside. Downside, I think I'll still grow, but for right now, I'm a little bigger than other girls. One of the things that was hard for me is that-I might still be growing. I might get taller. I didn't want to wait, though. I wanted to be taller, be fitter. However, I found how much happier I was when I didn't worry about it and let God deal with it. I realized "skinny" doesn't mean "beautiful". "Skinny" does not mean "happy". My Mom was a great mentor for me, she would give it to me straight and help out with it.


It came back to bite. Shopping for a pretty Easter dress was hard. I didn't fit into anything. One year, it brought me to small tears.
It faded away. I've started to be healthy, which doesn't mean "skinny". Some sites pound outfits on me that I know I won't fit in. I'm okay with that now.

I had to make a choice: Do I believe what the world tells me, or what God will tell me?

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Apr 04, 2010
 You Decide
by: Anonymous

Wonderful Lauren, you look in the mirror and define that God's masterpiece's reflection.

Don't base it on the limited perception of others - but just in case you're wondering...

Definition of beautiful - You are looking at it!!!!

Blessings to you precious!

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