Life lessons

When I was younger, I was probably one of the most insecure people that you had ever met, and you probably didn't know it.

In jr. high and high school, I had a lot of acquaintances but not a lot of close friends. I was constantly feeling ugly, less than, and unwelcome. For awhile I had a group of friends that I felt connected with and then I realized that they saw me as a project and as soon as they were done with me, I was rejected. I had a boyfriend that I allowed to keep me isolated from others, but he made me feel pretty and welcome, so I allowed it...until he became abusive and I realized what was happening and ended our relationship.  

Insecurity has always been something that I've tried to overcome. It is something that I am constantly working on and Chris is amazing at reminding me of my worth and how beautiful I am (in his eyes).

Recently I came across this devotional {I really need to write down where I find these, so if you know where it comes from, please share!}:

"Stop comparing yourself to other people. When you compare yourself to others, you end up wither feeling that you're better than they are, or feeling bad about yourself. Neither of those things is what I want for you.

I created each of My children with unique talents. And I have given each of you your own road to follow. So it is useless to compare yourself to someone else - that person has a completely different path to follow.

When you want to feel good about yourself, remember how much I love you. Remember that I made you just the way I want you to be. And remember that that I died so you could have My salvation. You are a jewel in My crown."

I usually end up feeling bad about myself when comparing myself to others and this reminds me that I have a specific purpose and my own road to follow. There is no need to compare myself or my life to others' because I have all that I need.

I am a jewel in His eye.

This has been printed out and put on our fridge, so it is there as a reminder to us to continue on our path. I am so thankful that I have someone watching over me and treasures me.

I have been blessed.