Hope and a Future

Dear Beautiful,

I know your journey has been hard and long.  Don't give up.

God has a plan for your life.  A plan that includes hope and a future.

"'For I know the plans I have for you', says the Lord, 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope'."  Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

I know you've experienced really painful times in your life, and that these times have made it difficult to trust that God loves you and has good plans for you, but He does.  His Words are true even when they don't feel like it.  I promise.

Keep trusting.  Keep hoping.

You are loved.

You have hope.

You have a future.

Beauty Tip #3:  Make a list of some dreams and/or goals you have for your future.  Talk to God about them and ask Him for guidance.  If you feel like He's let you down during hard times, write a letter to Him about your feelings.  He will bring healing and hope again.

Shine Brightly

Dear Beautiful,

Your smile can light up a room and just the simple sound of your laughter brings joy to many.

Your beauty and joy are radiant and contagious.

Don't allow others to try to steal your beauty or joy.

Instead, surround yourself with people who embrace this beauty and encourage you and build you up.

You deserve to have people in your life who love who you are and encourage you to become who God created you to be.  

Smile.

Laugh.

Shine Brightly.

Beauty Tip #2:  Make a list of people in your life who embrace your beauty, encourage you, and build you up.  Make plans to spend time with one of these people in the coming week.