Comments on: Are You Happy Being You?

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:52:00 +0000

Hello,
I love this one. Even reading through the comments, being able to relate with everyone in at least one form or another. I’ve always struggled with being happy with how I look. But recently, I’ve learned that God created me the way He wanted me. And saying that I’m not good enough is like saying God made an error. And we all know God never makes mistakes. So I’d just like to thank you for the simple reminder that happiness is a choice. Recently I have been struggling with happiness, kind of depression to be honest, because my best friend just passed away less than a week ago and this year has just been so full of struggles. Anyways, it doesn’t matter the reason I was letting it drag me down, the point is, I just couldn’t bring myself to be happy. I keep reminding myself what Romans 8:28 says (All things work for good for those who love God), and it helps me too. Just a reminder, you know, that whatever you have or will go through, God is going to use that for His good. So smile, live your life to the fullest, and above all, love God.
Thank you,
Sammy, 16, MA

By: Lucy Ann

Lucy Ann — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:36:36 +0000

Hi Chelsea,
Thanks for sharing…What you are feeling is certainly common for a girl your age. It is common for girls in high school to be experiencing these types of situations. The best advice I can share with you is to keep your eyes on Jesus. God clearly states in his word ‘who you are’…you are a child of the most high King, and you have a heavenly father who loves you very much, and who has a plan for your life. You can be guided away from the bad, and towards the good, just keep your heart opened to the Lord’s direction. Read His word and obey what you know to be God’s will. Do not feel pressured by your peers, but rather choose to be a leader they want to follow. Leading by example is the best thing you can do. Take some time to read some of the other articles, you will find them helpful and the things that the other girls share will also show you that you are not alone, but that you can have the victory, and be secure in yourself in the mist of uncertainty around you. I pray blessings over you, may you find strength in God’s love for you.
Lucy Ann

By: chelsea

chelsea — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:39:26 +0000

my name is chelsea and i have alot of problems,,schools, home,boys,friends,,i am fnding out who are real and fake to me i just got in 9th grade 1st year in high school.and im experienceing new things too good,and bad…i need help with fingding out whgo i am and who i should not be.. can you help me?

By: Lucy Ann

Lucy Ann — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:59:23 +0000

Thanks Hunter….

By: Hunter Norton

Hunter Norton — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:21:22 +0000

Oh and Lucy Ann, your words are beautiful and a lot of girls out there apreciate the help (:
You’re doing an amazing job.
Thank you

By: Hunter Norton

Hunter Norton — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:17:40 +0000

I have struggled a lot in my life, with so many different things, from abuse, sexual, mental, emotional, physical, all of it, to depression, rape, death, suicide, I’ve through pretty much all of it, and I lost a lot of my self worth in grade eight, and continued it for three years. And now, I’m in grade 11, and this past year I have grown soo much. I have grown in my faith, and I have learned a lot about who I am, about my life, my family, my friends, life in general, and most importantly God, and He has helped me to see how beautiful I truly am no matter how guys have treated me and no matter how stressful my life has been. He died on the cross for our sins so that we wouldn’t have to! It’s amazing and once you understand God’s love, and once you encounter God the way I have, You’ll never go back. There will always be harder tougher days but You are beautiful and amazing and everyone should know it. Be the light of God and just BE be yourself, love yourself forgive others, and just live the life God has granted you. Because life is beautiful. and life is amazing, Life is GOD. When I started changing how I felt towards myself and life, my friends started to see a huge change in who I am and I never felt better. Even though I’ve been through a lot of pain in my past, I’m looking forward to a bright future with the Lord, and so should you, God Bless, <3 xx
Hunter

By: sabrina

sabrina — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:29:23 +0000

i read this this morning and it helped realize that God made me the way I am and that if He loves me, I should love myself. Lately ive had a problem with self esteem because of my acne and weight, but reading this today, I know that I dont have to struggle, all i have to do is keep my focus on God.

By: Lucy Ann

Lucy Ann — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:18:02 +0000

Jasmine,
No one has the right to say negative things about you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and for that reason you are special. Loving yourself brings honor to God. I pray that God gives you eyes to see yourself as the wonderful person he created you to be. Why others have their own opinions, is just human nature. But we are all called to a higher standard. God’s standard of love!!!
Blessings!!!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:51:17 +0000

I read and I know what you are trying to say. I really do. But, I don’t really see how I view myself affects the way I worship God. Yes, I look in the mirror and hate what I see. I can see where everyone gets all the negative things they say about me. But… Why is it so important to people? Why does everyone view things like this?
Sorry if that seems off topic… Just something on my mind.

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:16:10 +0000

thanks for this great devo