jsfantome's Journal, 02 September 2012

That is what we are here for. 

Paula we all have these feelings...we sabatoge our selves with them.. Your not alone...If you see a beautiful woman and think you don't add up..she is thinking the same...and the ads on tv..well you know they are doctored with a computer..they are just ads...not even Cindy Crawford looks like Cindy in the mornings..You are a lovely woman and don't you forget it...now smile for me girl...thats it...you have a great smile....Hugs...:O) 

Honey, that is just what the devil wants you to feel, insecure. Rise Up My Friend, and remember Who you are in Christ!!!! A Child Of The KING!!!! Much Love, Shari 

remember you are the one he married not those beautiful cold women. You are theone his children call mother and love. here is a smple test for young people and yes count yourself as one of those young people. we all feel things that dn;t make sense.How Can I Boost My Self-Confidence? Yes No When you look in the mirror, □ □ do you like what you see? Do you feel that you have □ □ praiseworthy skills? Are you able to stand up to peer pressure? □ □ Can you accept valid criticism? □ □ Can you handle unfair remarks □ □ others make about you? Do you feel loved? □ □ Do you take care of your health? □ □ Are you happy for others when they succeed? □ □ Do you generally view yourself as successful? □ □ Then take the tme to really look at each step and honestly look at what you have been doing. It makes a real eyeopener if you list the things you have done. Start wih your children and how you have thier love and what you have done to help them. You are worth something. Then realize that though no marriage is perfect you and your husband are together and he was asleep not staring at the women in bikinis. he does not need them he needs you. here are some thoughts from your Bible I hope they help you. Put the ones that you feel work where you can find them. On the frig or near the front door on the mirror in the car and anyplace else you think of. The Bible is a powerful force only if you use it daily. Low self esteeem is so common today you are never alone. Saten loves to see people wallow in thier own emotional vat of depression and low self esteem. We have to work hard to get out of hat vat we are stewing in. We are the only ones who can make that difference. It takes prayer and working at it. Give of Yourself Key scripture. “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.”—Acts 20:35. What it means. When you help others, you help yourself. How? “Generosity will be rewarded,” states a Bible proverb. “Give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return.” (Proverbs 11:25, Contemporary English Version) There’s no denying it—your sense of well-being soars when you help others! “I think of what I can do for others and try to fill a need for someone in my congregation. Giving love and attention to others makes me feel better.”—Breanna. “The Christian ministry is rewarding because it forces you to stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about others.”—Javon. Caution: Don’t help others solely for the purpose of getting something in return. (Matthew 6:2-4) Giving with the wrong motive falls flat. It is usually seen for just what it is—a false front!—1 Thessalonians 2:5, 6. Your turn. Think of someone you have helped in the past. Who was that person, and what did you do for him or her? ․․․․․ How did you feel afterward? ․․․․․ Think of someone else you could help, and write down how you can assist that one. ․․․․․ Make Friends Key scripture. “A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress.”—Proverbs 17:17. What it means. A good friend can be a tremendous support during times of adversity. (1 Samuel 18:1; 19:2) Even the thought that someone cares can lift your spirits. (1 Corinthians 16:17, 18) So draw close to those who have a positive influence on you. “Real friends won’t let you stay down.”—Donnell. “Sometimes the most important thing is knowing that someone sincerely cares. That can make you feel valuable.”—Heather. Caution: Make sure your friends bring out the real you—not a persona that you create just to fit in. (Proverbs 13:20; 18:24; 1 Corinthians 15:33) Engaging in unwise acts just to impress others will leave you feeling degraded and used.—Romans 6:21. Your turn. Below, fill in the name of a friend who might boost your self-confidence in a healthy way. ․․․․․ Why not make arrangements to spend some time with the person you named above?—Note: The person doesn’t have to be in your age group. Bounce Back From Your Mistakes Key scripture. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”—Romans 3:23. What it means. There’s no getting around it—you’re imperfect. That means there will be times when you will say or even do the wrong thing. (Romans 7:21-23; James 3:2) While you can’t avoid making mistakes, you can control how you react to them. The Bible says: “Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up.”—Proverbs 24:16, CEV. we have to overcome it.  

Betty, Shari, Bren, and Buffy... thank you! I am moved beyond words. Your love for me...as a sister, a friend, a companion in this journey...WOW! I totally appreciate you ladies!!! Much Love.