I had a lovely weekend of learning and growing through virtual videos from some Christian Image Consultants at a Stylist convention. Each woman spoke about a specific topic of choice that had to do with beauty, fashion, and faith. Which is the basis of what we do as CIC's (Christian Image Consultants); to teach women fashion and beauty tips and tricks to help them be encouraged and feel confident in the body God had gifted them.
One of the messages I heard from my fellow CIC, Kim Nowlin, was about 'honoring your body shape'. This kinda blew my mind! She talked about how we were all created with a specific body shape and instead of critiquing it, how about he honor it instead!?! Crazy, right?!?
Doesn't that change how you think about yourself? If you were self conscious of a particular area of your body, what if you wore items that fit YOUR shape and HONORED it?!? This could be a game changer, ladies!!!
Whether you have a larger bust, a fuller waist, wider hips; simply finding the right styles that accentuate and flatter you so much, it will eventually shift your thought process from, "Ugh, I don't like my _________! Getting dressed is no fun." to "I feel so amazing! I'm excited to get dressed every day."
So whatever shape you are, can I challenge you to start making this mental shift? Begin by stopping the negative self talk and thoughts in their tracks! When you find yourself wanting to pick yourself apart, STOP and think about this verse from 1 Timothy 4:4, Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. NLT
We were created in His image. How dare we say we don't accept it and deny it?!? Let's remember this and go forward with honoring thoughts about ourselves and then tackle each new day, armed with the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can shine His light onto others.
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