WDYT or FOFO???
Let’s remove some veils before we smother.
We are living in a culture of extremes that glorifies the smallest to the biggest of sizes.
We are either obsessing with appearance (WDYT) or settling with health (FOFO). And, because we’re at one extreme or the other, we usually “weigh in” with either pride or despair….
Can anyone relate?
In the event you don’t think I’m reality based, here are recent facts to substantiate:
- 1 in 2 deaths in the U.S. is due to lifestyle choices.
- Plastic surgery apps on your phone now make it possible to cut yourself to a smaller size before posting onto social media.
We listen to the voices of culture that begin to play inside our minds creating thick, internal veils….
“I’ll never measure up.”
“What good does it do to take care of myself? I’ll die of something…”
Culture sways…Satan speaks….We hit “Play” and our Identity is Taken Away!
Whenever you compare yourself to others, you’re actually lowering your standard because you’re one of a kind…the unique combination of your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual components that make up YOU in totality.
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Let’s offer some HOPE, shall we?
What would it be like to approach each new day with the following mindset….
“What can I do today to care for my body?”
“How can I eat properly so my body and mind are nurtured well?”
“How can I work my body to keep it strong and active?”
“How can I appreciate (and even like!) the one body God gave me?” (Psalm 139)
“How can I use this body to fulfill God’s earthly mission since it’s the vessel He has given me to accomplish my daily tasks?”
A healthy balance is to take pride in your appearance without being prideful.
A healthy balance is to be proactive with your health, especially if you know your medical history.
The question ISN”T “Why Do I?”…. The question IS “Why Wouldn’t I?”
Two points to offer hope:
- Selectively focus on the traits you DO you like when you gaze in the mirror!
- Focus on what you’ve got; stop trying to look like someone you’re not!
Remove those veils of obsessing and settling and UNVEIL some confidence today.
IDENTITY UNVEILED 