My body hasn't felt "normal" lately. My belly has been bigger. My thighs and tush have really bulked up. I can feel it in my outfits and I don't like it. I don't like that my skirt is tight. I don't like that my tummy hangs over my pants. I don't like it one bit.
Can anyone relate?
As I was exercising over lunch yesterday, I shared my body image feelings with the Lord. And He was gracious - as He is - and shared some thoughts back with me.
elizabeth ann, you don't have the body of a 21 year old because you're not a 21 year old...you've lived experiences and aged and that's not bad. it's life...it's growth. your body is a part of that...
...the wilderness was tough for you...in that time, spiritual and emotional endurance was more important than physical...
Just what I needed. Gratitude in exchange of frustration. Lord, thank you. Please keep changing my thoughts. Please keep showing me who you are and who I am.
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