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Life is filled with ups and downs and many unknowns! With so many variables there is no room for perfection.
I place so much pressure on myself to be perfect in all I do, from the way I eat to the way I love. Sad to say with such unattainable self expectations I always fall short and am left severely let down.
I will never be perfect, not even close. Who am I trying to fool?
Myself?
Looking at the cover of Vogue's regent issue and seeing Kate Moss's perfect skin and perfect look. I strive to have that too! The creams, the facials, the make-up...anything to look like Kate right?
Why am I striving to look like Kate Moss on the cover of Vogue when even Kate herself doesn't look like Kate Moss on the cover of Vogue????
I've spent TOO MUCH time picking myself apart. It's time to stop picking and start living.
I recently got into it with the hatch of my car, and to say the least the hatch won! I was left with a miserable gouge down the front of my forehead. For someone who truly values her skin this was an unthinkable accident! How could this happen? I froze! I could do nothing but pretend it didn't happen. I put a bandage on it and forgot about it. Two weeks later the wound has healed and left a dime size scar right smack in the middle of my forehead. I woke up this morning and removed the bandage to find the scar that had been left. At first glance I was miserable and disappointed. Then, the most overwhelming warmth came over me. This scar is not a SCAR, but rather a memory to me for the rest of my life that NOTHING is perfect nor ever will be no matter how hard I try! I can't temp fate. I believe the Lord gave me this scar to heal me from myself. I'm thankful for this scar because it is a GREAT reminder to be THANKFUL for what I have today instead of picking it to pieces. I don't know what tomorrow will bring.
Thank you Jesus for LIFE! Forgive me for my ungrateful heart~
Col 3:15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
1Ti 4:4 “Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it. We may receive it gladly, with thankful hearts.”
“By His stripes we were healed” Isaiah 53:5
Love and prayers,
Tracy Duhs
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