You can’t go through one day without seeing some type of advertisement regarding makeup, haircuts, jewelry, clothes, ect. The world has tried to reinforce how much outward beauty should mean to a person. But what you, as well as the rest of this world, need to realize is that you are already beautiful – beautiful from the inside out. Your self-confidence should come from who you are as a whole person, not on your outer beauty, to attract attention. King Solomon, the wisest man in the world, esteemed women this way: “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise” (Proverbs 31:30-31).
What makes a woman attractive to the opposite sex? Undress her down to what really matters, and she should clothe herself “with the beauty that comes from within” (1 Peter 3:4). God used scared teenagers, prostitutes, widows, and foreigners in His great plan to redeem the world. No matter how dark or light skinned, tall or short, skinny or curvaceous, God’s message is clear: women matter!Don’t listen to the lies our society tells us about our hearts and our bodies. Learn to speak truth over your thoughts, and allow God to replace thoughts like “I intimidate guys,” “I’m too fat,” and “I’m not good enough” with “I’m passionate,” “I love my body,” and “His grace is enough.”
Prayer: Every day I’m told that I need good looks and a solid relationship to be worth anything. Show me how to replace that lie with the truth – that I am your beloved creation. Amen. 
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