Proverbs 23:7 reminds us, “For as a person thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Yet every day, the world shouts its opinions about who we should be…how we should look, what success should resemble, and even who is “worthy” of love. Over time, those voices chip away at our confidence until one day we look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back.
When we absorb the world’s noise, self‑rejection begins to take root. It whispers that we are not enough, not deserving, not lovable. It pushes us toward perfectionism, fear of failure, and fear of being rejected by others. And in an attempt to protect ourselves, we sometimes sabotage our own growth, pulling away from good people, numbing our emotions, or distracting ourselves with habits that leave us emptier than before.
But here’s the truth: self‑rejection doesn’t heal us. It multiplies our struggles. It shifts our focus from who we are in Christ to everything we believe is wrong with us. It keeps us operating in fear instead of faith. Christ took our sins upon Himself and secured our future. In Him, we are not defined by our flaws, we are defined by His love.
So pause for a moment and ask yourself: Do I take my self‑image and inner struggles seriously?
Because only two beings truly know the real you…God, who created you, and you.
Becoming the strong, grounded woman you long to be requires a willingness to face yourself honestly. It means acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses, allowing God to reveal what’s true, and practicing daily self‑examination. This isn’t about shame; it’s about spiritual and emotional wellbeing. It’s about letting God peel back the layers so the real you can finally breathe.
And maybe…just maybe…the real you isn’t lost at all. She’s simply waiting for you to come home to her.
