Comments on: Are You Happy Being You? http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:28:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tori Fesili http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-373 Tori Fesili Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:18:24 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-373 I totally agree with this article, i feel at a time in my life i struggled with accepting myself for who i was. I feel that i still am working on it day by day. But this is a huge struggle for many girls because the world has put out certain images of how we are to look or act. I'm just now realizing that I am to love myself the way that God has created me to be. I totally agree with this article, i feel at a time in my life i struggled with accepting myself for who i was. I feel that i still am working on it day by day. But this is a huge struggle for many girls because the world has put out certain images of how we are to look or act. I’m just now realizing that I am to love myself the way that God has created me to be.

]]> By: nea nea http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-343 nea nea Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:41:29 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-343 i am struggling to be happy... i never really felt happy... i dont like how i am turning out... i remind myself to put my hope in God but i aways put it in something else... i am struggling with realationships... i just dont see me becoming happy being me.. i am struggling to be happy… i never really felt happy… i dont like how i am turning out… i remind myself to put my hope in God but i aways put it in something else… i am struggling with realationships… i just dont see me becoming happy being me..

]]> By: Whitley http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Whitley Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:13:25 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-341 Befor i knew god i used to struggle with my apprence and accepting being me... i used to wonder why me. but then i met some really amazing people now i go to church and everything i even converted my religion from baptist to pentecostal :) -Whitley Befor i knew god i used to struggle with my apprence and accepting being me… i used to wonder why me. but then i met some really amazing people now i go to church and everything i even converted my religion from baptist to pentecostal :)
-Whitley

]]> By: Lucy Ann http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Lucy Ann Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:46:42 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-336 May, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, what you are feeling is common among teenage girls. I am going to encourage you to take the focus off of the 'guys' and put the focus back on yourself. Use this time to become comfortable with yourself. I have found that some girls hide behind their shyness as a way of protecting themselves from being hurt by others. Ask the Lord to reveal to you if this is true for you. Some people are very outgoing, others are not, remember God has made us all differently. You are unique with your own special gifts and talents. Remember our outward appearance is just a part of who we are. Having a guy does not make you special, being the best person you can be makes you speical. When you feel comfortable with or without a guy in your life is when you know you are ready to be in a relationship. A relationship will never "complete" you...it is meant to 'compliment' you. Keep your eyes on Jesus and walk closey with him. God has great plans for your life. God loves you and we love you. May,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, what you are feeling is common among teenage girls. I am going to encourage you to take the focus off of the ‘guys’ and put the focus back on yourself. Use this time to become comfortable with yourself. I have found that some girls hide behind their shyness as a way of protecting themselves from being hurt by others. Ask the Lord to reveal to you if this is true for you. Some people are very outgoing, others are not, remember God has made us all differently. You are unique with your own special gifts and talents. Remember our outward appearance is just a part of who we are. Having a guy does not make you special, being the best person you can be makes you speical. When you feel comfortable with or without a guy in your life is when you know you are ready to be in a relationship. A relationship will never “complete” you…it is meant to ‘compliment’ you. Keep your eyes on Jesus and walk closey with him. God has great plans for your life. God loves you and we love you.

]]> By: may http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-335 may Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:58:56 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-335 Like everyone says high school is a big thing.What hurts me the most.I see everyone dating,walking with guys,talking.I look at myself thinking "am i really that ugly?" I mean of course plenty of guys asked me but not my type at all.But when it actually comes to a cute guy,i can't act myself around them.Because of my shyness i was never able to talk to a guy,since i was so scared of having a boy friend.Not being allowed to date my parents.But it doesn't hurt to get one? How do i over come my shyness? My friends say it s a good thing not having trouble with a guy.But to me its though things when you have trouble GETTING a guy. Like everyone says high school is a big thing.What hurts me the most.I see everyone dating,walking with guys,talking.I look at myself thinking “am i really that ugly?” I mean of course plenty of guys asked me but not my type at all.But when it actually comes to a cute guy,i can’t act myself around them.Because of my shyness i was never able to talk to a guy,since i was so scared of having a boy friend.Not being allowed to date my parents.But it doesn’t hurt to get one? How do i over come my shyness? My friends say it s a good thing not having trouble with a guy.But to me its though things when you have trouble GETTING a guy.

]]> By: Lucy Ann http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Lucy Ann Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:46 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-325 Girls, thanks for sharing, it is important that we discuss these issues and it is good for us all to hear your comments. For those who are still struggling, know that God loves you and you always 'fit in' with God. We are all made in God's image and we have uniques qualities and gifts and talents. We were not made to 'fit in' but rather stand out as one of God's children. We are not of this world but yet we are in this world. Do not try to fit in with those who do not know God, you know God, and that makes you different (in a good way)! As far as others making bad, silly, or not so nice, comments about you... remember we can not control other peoples behaviors, but we can control how we react to their comments. Do not allow their comments to have an effect on you, keep reminding yourself you are the child of the most hight king! You are special, even if others do not recognize that. Pray for those who hurt you and watch God do great things in your life. A side note...hurting people - hurt people. It often is not about you, but about something the other person is struggling with, that makes them lash out and hurt others. Hating yourself does not make things better, accepting yourself is a necessary thing. Accept yourself now, start a gratitude list of all the things you have to be thankful for. Soon you will find that your self hatred is a selfish thing...God has a great plan for you, if the enemy can keep you looking at all you do not like about your self he can render you uneffective for God's kingdom. Look at yourself and know God loves you, and you are special. Girls, thanks for sharing, it is important that we discuss these issues and it is good for us all to hear your comments. For those who are still struggling, know that God loves you and you always ‘fit in’ with God. We are all made in God’s image and we have uniques qualities and gifts and talents. We were not made to ‘fit in’ but rather stand out as one of God’s children. We are not of this world but yet we are in this world. Do not try to fit in with those who do not know God, you know God, and that makes you different (in a good way)!

As far as others making bad, silly, or not so nice, comments about you… remember we can not control other peoples behaviors, but we can control how we react to their comments. Do not allow their comments to have an effect on you, keep reminding yourself you are the child of the most hight king! You are special, even if others do not recognize that. Pray for those who hurt you and watch God do great things in your life. A side note…hurting people – hurt people. It often is not about you, but about something the other person is struggling with, that makes them lash out and hurt others.

Hating yourself does not make things better, accepting yourself is a necessary thing. Accept yourself now, start a gratitude list of all the things you have to be thankful for. Soon you will find that your self hatred is a selfish thing…God has a great plan for you, if the enemy can keep you looking at all you do not like about your self he can render you uneffective for God’s kingdom. Look at yourself and know God loves you, and you are special.

]]> By: Danielle http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Danielle Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:35:26 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-312 When i look in the mirror, i see something different than what other people see. But when someone makes a negative comment on how i look i either become self-conscious or i ignore what they said. It just depends on who says it. I've never hated myself or anything like that but i start to question if im the only person who can see the real me why can't anyone else? I get tired of hearing people talk bad about other people like if they're pretty or cute enough, if they are skinny enough or do they talk and do things that people want them to do. So much drama in my school is started because of those things. I always hear whispers or crude comments walking down the hallway from people gossiping. In fact one of my guys friends was going to hug me the other day and his friend said," you mean the 300 pound girl?" referring to me. I number 1 do not weigh anywhere near 300 pounds and 2 i don't feel like dealing with that. It kind of disappointed me when my guy friend didn't stick up for me but i guess that shows how guys are around their friends. Sorry for writing so much i just needed to vent. But i would greatly appreciate prayers and maybe some advice. Thank you so much for the article too, i believe all girls should read that! :) When i look in the mirror, i see something different than what other people see. But when someone makes a negative comment on how i look i either become self-conscious or i ignore what they said. It just depends on who says it. I’ve never hated myself or anything like that but i start to question if im the only person who can see the real me why can’t anyone else? I get tired of hearing people talk bad about other people like if they’re pretty or cute enough, if they are skinny enough or do they talk and do things that people want them to do. So much drama in my school is started because of those things. I always hear whispers or crude comments walking down the hallway from people gossiping. In fact one of my guys friends was going to hug me the other day and his friend said,” you mean the 300 pound girl?” referring to me. I number 1 do not weigh anywhere near 300 pounds and 2 i don’t feel like dealing with that. It kind of disappointed me when my guy friend didn’t stick up for me but i guess that shows how guys are around their friends. Sorry for writing so much i just needed to vent. But i would greatly appreciate prayers and maybe some advice. Thank you so much for the article too, i believe all girls should read that! :)

]]> By: Beck http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Beck Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:39:03 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-311 I stuggle everyday with the way I look. I have this hatred when I look at myself in the mirror. I cannot stand myself. Even at school I feel pretty down. All that is looked at is beauty. I hate so much being pushed around by everyone because they think they are so much better than I am. I just want to lock myself up in my room and cry until sleep comes - and often lately it has been that way. Thanks for the article. I need to keep reminding myself that God is truely the only opinion that matters. (sometimes I feel like I have failed God too...) Any Prayers are always appreciated. Thank you for the articles. I am reading through them all I really do think they help :) I stuggle everyday with the way I look. I have this hatred when I look at myself in the mirror. I cannot stand myself. Even at school I feel pretty down. All that is looked at is beauty. I hate so much being pushed around by everyone because they think they are so much better than I am. I just want to lock myself up in my room and cry until sleep comes – and often lately it has been that way. Thanks for the article. I need to keep reminding myself that God is truely the only opinion that matters. (sometimes I feel like I have failed God too…) Any Prayers are always appreciated. Thank you for the articles. I am reading through them all I really do think they help :)

]]> By: Ella http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-307 Ella Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:57:32 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-307 life is beautiful... life is beautiful…

]]> By: deeper2010 http://prayerforyouth.org/2008/04/17/are-you-happy-being-you/comment-page-1/#comment-303 deeper2010 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:42:22 +0000 http://prayerforyouth.org/?p=4#comment-303 I have struggled with a eating disorder for about a year now. whenever i feel a breakthrough, I say finally I am over this, but it comes back. I am dating and I feel like I am never happy with him, when I am angry or sad becasue I have other things on my mind, just trying to find time for god, and school. I feel like I have lost my friends and make my family struggle becasue of me. I want everything to be a constant speed in my life. I have struggled with a eating disorder for about a year now. whenever i feel a breakthrough, I say finally I am over this, but it comes back. I am dating and I feel like I am never happy with him, when I am angry or sad becasue I have other things on my mind, just trying to find time for god, and school. I feel like I have lost my friends and make my family struggle becasue of me. I want everything to be a constant speed in my life.

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