So many times we can get caught up in the world’s ideals of perfection. We can think we are not good enough and compare ourselves to others. The truth is; everyone has a story that we are unaware of. The girl with the “perfect” body may struggle with self-esteem issues. The guy who is the star at sports may be his own harshest critique. The truth is, everyone wants to be like someone else in some capacity. We need to learn to be kind to ourselves and realize that God made us just the way He wanted to. Our flaws are beautiful in His eyes. Each of us has things we would change, but part of being kind to ourselves, and to God, is to look at ourselves as a work of art made by the Lord. When we look at the being that made the most prominent artists in the world, and decided the world needed one of us in it too, it makes the feelings of wanting to change sound silly. The same God that made the ocean, the mountains, the most beautiful sunsets, also decided we are needed too. When we look to the sky and see a beautiful sunset, we admire the beauty. Seldom do we say its beautiful, but it needs more pink or orange. We do not critique other masterpieces of God, so why do we critique ourselves so harshly? When we look at the beauty in others, it is so easy to compliment them. We see God’s beautiful hand in their creation. We need to remember we are equally a beautiful creation, one in which God felt we needed every flaw as part of our work of art, our unique display. Finally, when you see something beautiful in someone, let them know. It will make them feel good, and it is complimenting one of God’s works of art, much like a living prayer.

Love,

Kennedy