Because it is highly affecting the way we see ourselves and the way our world thinks.
Girls are believing that guys are only attracted to the Playboy model or the woman on the cover of Cosmopolitan.
Guys are believing that all girls are superficial.
Maybe that isn't you, but I'm sure there is some other lie that you believe about yourself.
Maybe you don't care about what a guy thinks of you... but are you hiding something of yourself because you care what the other girls think?
Maybe you don't think all girls are superficial... but do you think you are?
Most guys are just as insecure about their bodies, looks, and appearances as most girls are.
This isn't a female problem or male problem.
It is a human problem.
We are ashamed of the way we look.
We are always looking for the next big thing to help us look...
better.
These things have been happening... And are happening.
But this latest video from the Dove Foundation got me thinking...
Maybe, just maybe we don't have to keep listening or believing those lies?
This video is focused on girls... but guys... you can see past that. Start appreciating the beauty of women... REAL women. And start appreciating yourself as well.
Ladies... You are beautiful because you have a creator who made you.
He didn't make you special.
Do you understand that?
He didn't make you to be this person who is supposed to supersede all others and stand out because of how "perfect" you are. Whatever perfect even means...
He made you out of his love. YOU are the gift to this world.
He didn't make you to have to live up to all of these superficial, ridiculous, unhealthy, downright stupid expectations. He made you... just the way you are: Beautiful.
Because you are to radiate Him.
You are the crown jewel of creation.
Creation was not complete until he introduced woman into the world.
And because of you, this creation became VERY good.
Take a look at this video...
You will not regret it.
Because Christ calls you His... You are defined only by Him.
And the one who created you, redeemed you, and is coming back one day to receive you... speaks this truth over you: "Child, Son, Daughter... YOU are perfect in every way... because I do not make mistakes."
You are beautiful.
*Dove is a registered trademark and is in no way affiliated to Inside and Overneath. This post is not an endorsement of any Dove products nor is this site, blog, members, or affiliates in any way receiving compensation for this post. We are simply calling truth where we see it and spreading that truth in every way we can.
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Nathan Bryant
Is a student of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. Majoring in Biblical Leadership, New Testament Studies, and Missiology, he has a combined passion for unity and discipleship in the global church. Nate is a crazed sports fan, he enjoys college football and playing fantasy football. He also enjoys watching baseball with friends. He works as an Admissions Counselor at Ozark. Nate is unashamedly a Starbucks addict. Yay Coffee!
Christ's Kingdom is bigger than our causes.
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