I hope you are sticking with your challenge of only saying nice sweet things about yourself. Stop that negative thinking before it gets the best of you.
Today, try to make a list of 10 things you like about yourself. Really, 10. Don't stop at 1, 2, 5, or 9. Write 10. If you stumble, ask someone for help. After you've made your list of 10 things you like about yourself, thank God for each one of them. Let me warn you, this is really hard.
Here are mine.
1. I am a fun mom who loves her kids to pieces!
2. I am a wife devoted to making my husband happy and I love him with all my heart.
3. I am not afraid of what people think about me. (anymore)
4. I am not a quitter.
5. I am a survivor.
6. I am an encourager and I really care about people.
7. I like that I enjoy being around people and that I'm social.
8. I like that I am a writer and that God is using that in ways I never thought possible.
9. I like that I am a Proverbs 31 Woman:)
10. I like that Jesus is in my heart and that my life is in His Hands and that because of Him I am free and forgiven!!!!! Actually, I love that about myself!
Ok, there's my list. Now I'm thanking God for making me the way He did! Please share your list too.
Focus on what there is to like, and I know you can find 10 things! I can't wait to thank God with you!
Beautiful Blessings,
Melissa
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Melissa Taylor
November, 2008
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14 NIV
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Melissa Taylor
P31 Woman Magazine
November, 2008
I was privileged to share a portion of my journey in the November issue of the P31 Woman Magazine. I wrote about my struggle and triumph with anxiety and depression. For more information about the magazine, click here: http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/p31womanmagazine/P31WomanMagazine.php
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Hello and welcome! Do you believe that you are truly beautiful? I have to admit, I have struggled with believing that my whole life. That's because I have most often determined my beauty and self worth based on my weight, appearance, and how many compliments I get on how I look. The truth is, I am beautiful. And so are you! This blog is here to bring encouragement, share ideas, confess struggles, and shed light on the truth of being beautiful and healthy. God gave us each an incredible gift...LIFE! How we use it is up to us. I hope you'll join me on this journey and together we can feel truly beautiful and be our best...mind, body, and spirit!
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Melissa Taylor:)
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616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
704-849-2270, Ext. 200
http://www.melissataylor.org/
http://www.melissataylorp31.blogspot.com/
http://www.proverbs31.org
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February 3, 2009
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC
March 28, 2009
Roanoke Rapids, NC
May 1-3, 2009
Natural Bridge, Va
May 9, 2009
Covenant UMC
Greer, SC
May 19, 2009
Central Church of God
Charlotte, NC
July 31-Aug. 2, 2009
She Speaks
Concord, NC
October 9-11, 2009
Southside Church Women's Retreat
Fredricksburg, VA
April, 2010
Virginia
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Charlotte, NC
March 28, 2009
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May 9, 2009
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Greer, SC
May 19, 2009
Central Church of God
Charlotte, NC
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She Speaks
Concord, NC
October 9-11, 2009
Southside Church Women's Retreat
Fredricksburg, VA
April, 2010
Virginia
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My Goals for the Week
Updated 5/27/09
1. Spend time each day in God's Word
2. 45 min of exercise each day
3. Remain disciplined
4. Work on book/proposal
5. Eat natural, no sugar, and prepare ahead of time
6. Update blogs and Mom's Caringbridge site frequently
7. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
1. Spend time each day in God's Word
2. 45 min of exercise each day
3. Remain disciplined
4. Work on book/proposal
5. Eat natural, no sugar, and prepare ahead of time
6. Update blogs and Mom's Caringbridge site frequently
7. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
How Am I Doing This Week?
This week has been great. The one thing I've made sure of is that I've been sleeping enough each night. I've actually been in bed by 10 pm each night this week! I've gotten up and exercised first thing. And I've been more productive during the day, eating healthy and getting a lot accomplished at home. Good deal!
Disclaimer
This blog is dedicated to the glory of God. My every intention is that anyone who visits here will grow in their relationship with the Lord and be empowered knowing He created us all with a beautiful purpose in mind. Too many women, including myself, struggle with actually believing that we matter. Some of us have negative tapes that play constantly in our heads telling us that we are no good, damaged, unworthy, ugly, too fat, too skinny, tainted, unable, etc and we are left feeling discontent, ashamed, and unaccepted. Anything I place on this blog or write about here is intended to promote a balance of the mind/body/spirit connection. First, we need to be right with Jesus. Then we need to take care of our minds and bodies the best we can. God created us and gave us life. It's up to us how we live it.
With all that said, the links provided here are just suggestions of places you can visit that may assist you in your venture for overall good health. I do not personally endorse any of these (except the 2 links from Proverbs 31) and do not promote the personal beliefs of the doctors, staff, or other people asscociated with these organizations. I do not know the religious backgrounds of all those I have posted here.
I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus. That's me. All are welcome here. I just hope to bring encouragement to you where you are.
These sites are just links that I have found helpful in achieving my goals and therefore I am sharing them.
With all that said, the links provided here are just suggestions of places you can visit that may assist you in your venture for overall good health. I do not personally endorse any of these (except the 2 links from Proverbs 31) and do not promote the personal beliefs of the doctors, staff, or other people asscociated with these organizations. I do not know the religious backgrounds of all those I have posted here.
I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus. That's me. All are welcome here. I just hope to bring encouragement to you where you are.
These sites are just links that I have found helpful in achieving my goals and therefore I am sharing them.
Spiritually, Mentally, or Physically Beautiful Websites and Blogs
- Denise Austin (inexpensive realistic health and exercise program that you can do from your own home)
- Living With Purpose: A Radical Revolution (a teen ministry for girls 12-17 through Proverbs 31 Ministries)
- My Church's Website
- My Pastor's Blog
- My son, Blakes, website about Disney related events
- Proverbs 31 Ministries (Awesome Women's Ministry)
- Real Age (for health only, advice on health and aging)
- Weight Watchers (realistic health and eating program, designed for weightloss and maintenance)
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Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
9 comments:
Melissa...10 things??? Ok...let's see...
1. I like that I can put words together on paper to express my thoughts.
2. I like that I have the gift of encouragement - I LOVE encouraging other people!
3. I like that I enjoy solitude and sitting quietly reading.
4. I like that I have self-discipline and perseverance.
5. I love my relationship with the Lord and my daily times in His presence listening to His heart.
6. I like that I enjoy having coffee visits with friends and listening to the hearts of others.
7. I like that I am a safe confidant for many to share their hearts and prayer requests.
8. I love that Christ is my Lord and Savior and that my heart belongs to Him.
9. I like that I am used by God to speak at Ladies events and share my "God stories".
10. I like that God has blessed me above my wildest dreams by giving me some of the best friends ever...and that would include you, my sweet friend, Melissa!!!
AHHHH...that WAS HARD!!! If the question wasn't 'me' directed I could come up with MANY praise items. Why is it so hard to list good things about ourselves? We truly are our own worst enemy at times! Thanks for forcing me to find good tonight!
Love ya,
Joy
Melissa,
Boy you ask the hard questions. You know it is easier to find the good stuff when you are on the top of your game. But when the bottom falls out sometimes looking in the mirror is hard. Let me think a bit and I will come back.
Love ya,
Diane
Ok, I am back and these are the things I came up with.
1)I am a daughter of a King.
2)God has allowed me to be a survivor
3)My heart is genuine and pure
4)I am not afraid to share the Lord with anyone
5)I am a good cook
6)I am very creative
7)I have a wonderful and unique relationship with each of my 3 sons. They like being around me with their friends. (even as teenagers)
8)I am friendly and approachable
9)I am trustworthy and will listen
10)I have great leadership skills
Thank you for helping me see myself.
Love ya,
Diane
10 things... Wow, I had to walk away and think about that one...
1. I like that I'm persistent in becoming the best person that I can be.
2. I like that I have a good sense of humor.
3. I like that I get along well with others.
4. I like that if given the opportunity, I can make the best out of bad situation.
5. I like that I love reading & it has rubbed off on my son.
6. I like that I love to learn new things (I'm a secret knowledge junkie).
7. I like that I'm continuing to grow in the Lord & leading by example for my family.
8. I like that I'm learning how to be comfortable with who I am as a woman.
9. I like that I am very close to my family & friends.
10. I like that I love health & fitness and taking better care of myself.
Wow. I felt like I was stretching for some & it was hard to come up with 10, but I did it! Yay me!!
Be Blessed!!
Wow! This one is a doozy. Hmm...
1. I am chosen by God
2. I am a wife who loves her husband very much
3. I like that God took a dark time in my life (miscarriage) and allowed me to look at it in a different light and be able to help others who are going through similiar tragedies.
4. I like that although my husband and I don't have any children of our own we have a ton of youth that feel safe and adored enough to treat us like their adopted parents.
5. I like that I am good listener
6. I like my sense of humor
7. I am to be a leader as well as a follower
8. I like that I am becoming more and more aware of God's presence in my life
9. I am able to stop and look at all the beauty around me and see what wonderful gifts God has sent me
10. I am a worrier. I worry about big things and little things. I used to think this was not a good thing but the older I get I believe that God is using that in me to be able to sympathize with others.
Gosh, that was hard Melissa! Phew I am exhausted! LOL
Thanks for making me work!
Julie
Ok 10 things, lets see if I can do it.
1.I am a fun Gramma 2. I am the richest gal around (spiritally!) 3. I am an encourager 4. I am compassionate. 5. I am a faithful wife. 6. I am very talented in arts and crafts. 7. I am a faithful friend to others. 8. I really love to escape in a good book. 9. I love to cook (and eat) 10. I love to spend time with my family.
That was hard, but it was also a good workout for the heart!
It is strange to write a list starting with "I". I prefer to put the others first.
Here the list after some thoughts :
1.I am a good listener
2.I am a creative girl
3.I am God’s child
4.I love to look at nature
5.I am a compassionate girl
6.I like to travel around the world
7.I like to share my knowledge with others
8.I like to teach
9.I am patient
10.I finish what I started
With God's blessing
Gabrielle
Mmmm...10 things I like sbout myself??
1) I am kind.
2) I am a good wife to my
wonderful husband.
3) I truly love the Lord and my
relationship with Him!!
4) I like the person God is
changing me into and the new
life He is directing me to.
5) I am a good cook.
6) I love animals.
7) I like the fact that God
blessed me with a good brain!
8) I like the fact that I do
volunteer work tutoring young
inner city youth and helping
with their academics, so I am
trying to help make life better
for someone else.
9) I like the fact the at 48, God
is blessing me with enough
fortitude and wisdom to
complete my Bachelors degree
work.
10) I like the fact that I am an
integral, valued part of my family.
Melissa,
I've been lurking on your blog for quite a while. My hubby always tells me I'm beautiful, but I honestly don't feel it. So for that reason, today as I'm catching up on missed blog entries, I find myself here, trying to remind myself that God made me perfectly in His image. It's been a hard hard summer. My will to join you in weight loss was shattered by the news that my 8 year old daughter has Juvenile Arthritis and it's a type that she'll mostly likely carry with her for the rest of her life. It is for her (and my two younger boys) that I lay down my lack of self worth and pick up something positive to carry on with me. Thank you for all you do through P31....like me, most people reading this blog may never respond, but you ARE making an impact.
1) I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am HIS child and He is my Father.
2) I am artistic and creative.
3) I love my husband as a best friend, companion and lover.
4) I am a great mom, I love my kids beyond measure.
5) I am a great advocate for my daughter's medical needs. NOW, I get why God prepared me with a scientific/medical training degree!!!
6) I am educated and smart, inquisitive and thorough.
7) I am persistent and tenacious, taking the time to see something through to the very end.
8) I am a good friend and listener. I enjoy spending time and having coffee (and cookies) with family and friends.
9) I am a good cook and home maker. (Notice I didn't say house KEEPER!)
10) I am comfortable in solitude. I enjoy quiet times of reflection and prayer. I adore being able to get lost in the pages of my Bible or a good book.
11) I am wealthy beyond means when it comes to the love of my family.
12) I am worth the effort of losing weight and finding better health no matter what life's circumstances have dealt me.
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