Healthy Self Image
Healthy Self Image
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Let me begin by asking you the following questions? Do you like yourself? Do you think God did not make mistakes? Do you think you are beautiful (for women) and handsome (for men)? This applies to other areas. Do you like your voice? Are you comfortable with your skin color?
There are different kinds of bondage and one of the bondage is called unhealthy self-image. We can plead the blood of Jesus and pray all we want. Still, we do not have real joy. Actually, there is a hidden factor that is causing all this heaviness. That is the way you perceive yourself. The enemy has been sowing lies to us, especially to women, and is telling them they are not beautiful. Once they accept this lie into their mind, they will start to despise themselves and look down on themselves. You wonder why you have all these talents and still cannot get ahead in society. The reason is you allowed this lie to take root and became a stronghold. This stronghold influenced the way you perceive yourself and the way you relate to others. There are constant jealousy rising up from your hearts when you are among beautiful people or when you are watching TV. You do not even dare to tell others the secret of this hidden jealousy in your heart.
This can all be traced back to a negative comment made by your parents or your siblings when you were little. Parents who have low self-image usually instill these kinds of negative values to their children. Parents who do not like their own appearance will not teach their children properly on self-image. That is why you find yourself struggling all the time. You try to be confident. And you just do not know how? Also, you usually set a higher demand on yourself and are being too harsh on yourself.
This is all about perception. To the western world, everyone wants to lose weight. To the Asian world, they think that the bigger the better. Some mothers in the Oriental countries will feed their children weight-gain pills. They even worship fat buddha because they want their children to be chubby. They think that fat women are symbols of beauty and fertility. They perceive being big as a symbol of riches, prosperity and blessings.
When the model industry was introduced to the society, everyone was obsessed with losing weight. Some force themselves to vomit out those foods they just ate in order to keep their slimy figures. Others get dizzy all the time because of lack of carbohydrate. Friends, the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. God did not call us to bondage. Jesus came to set us free. Do not be entangled again with the yoke of this world. Do not be obsessed with lies any more! Of course, if some have eating disorder or gluttony issues, which are originated from anxiety or depression, then they must discipline their appetites and bring their bodies to subjection. (1 Cor 9:27) But I am addressing to those who have average body weights, measured according to the standard clinical chart of height, weight and age proportion. If your weight falls into the average range, then RELAX. Eat a balanced diet everyday. We can all eat carbohydrate, vegetables, meat and fruits in moderation. (Unless you have other health issues, then you must follow doctors’ diet instructions.) Do you know whatever is not faith is sin? We cannot eat in fear. We cannot worry if this mash potato will add more pounds. All the earth belongs to God and all its fullness. (1 Cor 10:25) If you really eat a balanced diet and intake nutritious food, then cast all your cares upon God, for He cares for you! Maintain a balance between self-discipline and liberty.
On the other hand, how can we pull down the stronghold of “I am not beautiful” mentality? First of all, you must believe that God loves you. You must believe that you are fearfully, wonderfully made. You must realize that you are a marvelous work. Everyday when you look at the mirror, you see a beautiful person there. He/She looks like a model. Yes, that is you! When you finally dare to look at the mirror and realize how gorgeous you are, the lie is uprooted and the truth has set you free.
By the blood of Jesus, we are reconciled to God. The dividing wall is broken. God made us accepted in the beloved. God loves us and accepts us. Yet, we reject ourselves. Who am I to insult God’s creation? The reasons why people treat us like grasshoppers, because we reject ourselves in the first place. People can tell if you have self-image problem or not just by the way you carry yourself. In a competitive world, the aggressive will surely target at those who have low self-esteem, those who look down on themselves. Then, you wonder why you are being mistreated everywhere you go. Because you do not believe God loves you. If you believe God loves you, you will act differently. A person who was raised in a family of love will act confidently and cheerfully all the time. You will act like God is for you and you will speak when God tells you to speak.
Friends, you were bought with a price.(1 Cor 6:20) Jesus sheded every drop of blood for you. He purchased you. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit.(1 Cor 3:16) Start to like yourself. Begin to accept yourself. Unless you need creative miracles and you want God to create body parts for you; (** Please read my articles titled CREATIVE MIRACLE) otherwise, be contented in the way you look. If you have all the basic body parts and all the necessary organs, then REJOICE. Learn to get along with yourself first and you will know how to get along with others. God wants His children to shine in darkness. God wants us to show the world how GOOD our God is. We can all glorify God when we finally perceive others and ourselves properly. By the grace of God, the truth will constantly set us free and we will enjoy the liberty of being a Christian.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Let me begin by asking you the following questions? Do you like yourself? Do you think God did not make mistakes? Do you think you are beautiful (for women) and handsome (for men)? This applies to other areas. Do you like your voice? Are you comfortable with your skin color?
There are different kinds of bondage and one of the bondage is called unhealthy self-image. We can plead the blood of Jesus and pray all we want. Still, we do not have real joy. Actually, there is a hidden factor that is causing all this heaviness. That is the way you perceive yourself. The enemy has been sowing lies to us, especially to women, and is telling them they are not beautiful. Once they accept this lie into their mind, they will start to despise themselves and look down on themselves. You wonder why you have all these talents and still cannot get ahead in society. The reason is you allowed this lie to take root and became a stronghold. This stronghold influenced the way you perceive yourself and the way you relate to others. There are constant jealousy rising up from your hearts when you are among beautiful people or when you are watching TV. You do not even dare to tell others the secret of this hidden jealousy in your heart.
This can all be traced back to a negative comment made by your parents or your siblings when you were little. Parents who have low self-image usually instill these kinds of negative values to their children. Parents who do not like their own appearance will not teach their children properly on self-image. That is why you find yourself struggling all the time. You try to be confident. And you just do not know how? Also, you usually set a higher demand on yourself and are being too harsh on yourself.
This is all about perception. To the western world, everyone wants to lose weight. To the Asian world, they think that the bigger the better. Some mothers in the Oriental countries will feed their children weight-gain pills. They even worship fat buddha because they want their children to be chubby. They think that fat women are symbols of beauty and fertility. They perceive being big as a symbol of riches, prosperity and blessings.
When the model industry was introduced to the society, everyone was obsessed with losing weight. Some force themselves to vomit out those foods they just ate in order to keep their slimy figures. Others get dizzy all the time because of lack of carbohydrate. Friends, the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. God did not call us to bondage. Jesus came to set us free. Do not be entangled again with the yoke of this world. Do not be obsessed with lies any more! Of course, if some have eating disorder or gluttony issues, which are originated from anxiety or depression, then they must discipline their appetites and bring their bodies to subjection. (1 Cor 9:27) But I am addressing to those who have average body weights, measured according to the standard clinical chart of height, weight and age proportion. If your weight falls into the average range, then RELAX. Eat a balanced diet everyday. We can all eat carbohydrate, vegetables, meat and fruits in moderation. (Unless you have other health issues, then you must follow doctors’ diet instructions.) Do you know whatever is not faith is sin? We cannot eat in fear. We cannot worry if this mash potato will add more pounds. All the earth belongs to God and all its fullness. (1 Cor 10:25) If you really eat a balanced diet and intake nutritious food, then cast all your cares upon God, for He cares for you! Maintain a balance between self-discipline and liberty.
On the other hand, how can we pull down the stronghold of “I am not beautiful” mentality? First of all, you must believe that God loves you. You must believe that you are fearfully, wonderfully made. You must realize that you are a marvelous work. Everyday when you look at the mirror, you see a beautiful person there. He/She looks like a model. Yes, that is you! When you finally dare to look at the mirror and realize how gorgeous you are, the lie is uprooted and the truth has set you free.
By the blood of Jesus, we are reconciled to God. The dividing wall is broken. God made us accepted in the beloved. God loves us and accepts us. Yet, we reject ourselves. Who am I to insult God’s creation? The reasons why people treat us like grasshoppers, because we reject ourselves in the first place. People can tell if you have self-image problem or not just by the way you carry yourself. In a competitive world, the aggressive will surely target at those who have low self-esteem, those who look down on themselves. Then, you wonder why you are being mistreated everywhere you go. Because you do not believe God loves you. If you believe God loves you, you will act differently. A person who was raised in a family of love will act confidently and cheerfully all the time. You will act like God is for you and you will speak when God tells you to speak.
Friends, you were bought with a price.(1 Cor 6:20) Jesus sheded every drop of blood for you. He purchased you. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit.(1 Cor 3:16) Start to like yourself. Begin to accept yourself. Unless you need creative miracles and you want God to create body parts for you; (** Please read my articles titled CREATIVE MIRACLE) otherwise, be contented in the way you look. If you have all the basic body parts and all the necessary organs, then REJOICE. Learn to get along with yourself first and you will know how to get along with others. God wants His children to shine in darkness. God wants us to show the world how GOOD our God is. We can all glorify God when we finally perceive others and ourselves properly. By the grace of God, the truth will constantly set us free and we will enjoy the liberty of being a Christian.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
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