Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Dear Beautiful,

Don't believe the lies the mirror tells you when you are looking at your reflection.  It is very deceptive and distorts the Truth.  It tricks you into thinking that your hips are too wide or your butt is too big or your thighs are too fat.  It presents a distorted picture of reality.  It is quick to magnify what it refers to as "flaws" which in reality are things that others rarely notice.  It takes your eyes towards "imperfections" and steals your attention from the beauty that is truly staring you in the face.

The mirror does not see what I see.  It does not see your heart.  It does not know your personality.  It fails to see the beauty that radiates when you treat someone with loving-kindness.  It does not see you reflecting the beauty of your Creator when you love one another as yourself.  It does not notice the joy that glimmers from your beautiful smile.  How could it?  It is impossible for the mirror to see your beauty when it is focused on stealing your confidence, your innocence, your joy, your beauty by attempting to deceive you into believing that you are less than and not good enough.

A mirror cannot answer our questions of our identity, our worth, and our value.  A mirror cannot and will not tell us that we are good enough.  A mirror is deceptive and distorts our perception of God's beautiful creation - us.  Please do not put your hopes, dreams, worth, value, and identity into a mirror's perception of you.  It's perspective is limited and a distorted version of reality.

You were created for a purpose and with purpose.  You were created to reflect the beauty of your Creator.  A beauty that is beyond skin deep.  A beauty that far exceeds any beauty displayed by one's physical appearance.  A beauty the extends beyond a number on the scale and numerous birthdays.  A beauty that is indescribable and undefinable, yet is so tangible that it touches other's hearts and changes who they are.

This is the beauty given to you by your Creator.  This is beauty that comes from Him living in you and shining through you.  I see this beauty in each one and you.  And this beauty makes you one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Beauty Tip #9:  What are some of the lies the mirror tells you?  Make a list of these lies and pray with a trusted friend or on your own about these areas and ask God to show you His Truth.