S1E11 When we struggle with body image

Who doesn't struggle with their body from time to time? Very few women haven't had to wrestle with it in one season or another. For many of us, it’s a constant thorn in our side. Miss and Rach chat with good friend, CJ Bartels as they talk about how God has been bringing them freedom in this area. They hope you're encouraged and begin seeing your body in a whole new light!

Show Notes:

Affirmations:

Affirmation: I set my mind and heart on things above and not on earthly things - and not on myself or my physical body. Colossians 3:1

Affirmation: God doesn’t look at my outward appearance. So neither will I. He looks at my heart. So, then, will I. 1 Samuel 16:7

Verses:

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness."

1 Samuel 16:7 For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭ERV‬‬ I pray that God will open your minds to see his truth. Then you will know the hope that he has chosen us to have. You will know that the blessings God has promised his holy people are rich and glorious. And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. It is the same as the mighty power.

Challenge: We challenge you to start being nice to yourself every day. Start saying positive thoughts in place of negative thoughts. - Melissa

Find yourself a “Melissa”. Somebody you can be honest with. - Cj