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my self image

by Jennifer
(N.Collins, Ny, USA)

i need prayer in my life. i just turned 17 and i have an issue with myself esteem. still i thought it was something id 'grow out of' but it just hasn't happened. i have PCOS which has alot to do with having the inability to lose weight as quickly as others. i am discouraged everytime i go to church because 90% of the girls there are 'bean poles' and i feel fat. then when i get round my family i feel normal or skinny. I NEED YOU TO PRAY FOR ME ABOUT THIS ISSUE!!! I feel trapped like a fruitfly in a salt shaker!!! please pray for me!

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my self image

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I'm praying for you!
by: Anonymous

I know how hard it is to not compare youself to skinny girls. But God doesn't make junk! You are loved and beautiful. I recommend that you look through Shelly's website and I also recommend this book called "Comfortable in your own skin: making peace with your body image" by Deborah Newman. It really shows you God's perspective on your body.
praying
by: cassandra

i'm praying for you girlie! i too struggle with self-esteem, but what i'm learning is that God doesn't care what i look like, i mean He cares in that He wants me to take care of the body He made for me, but other than that, He doesn't care, and while i still really struggle with weight, on my good days, i think "why should i care what i look like, when God doesn't care as long as I'm healthy, and doing the best i can to take care of this body" maybe that'd be an idea for you
Self-image
by: Julie

Jennifer,

I can relate to some of what you say, because I have actually been diagnosed with PCOS in the last year. I have struggled with self-image in my past as well and just a lot of issues surrounding my health. One thing I have learned is that God makes us all unique. I am never going to have the same "gene" pool as someone else, but I know that when I stop trying and starting embracing who God made me to be, the things that often hold me back from living joyfully do not seem as big. It is definitely a big issue to have any kind of health problem, especially one that tempts you to look down on yourself, but remember that you are truly loved for who you are. I encourage you to read Psalm 139...it sounds so simple to believe, but I have had to tell myself this truth over and over again. God "knit me together" in my mother's womb. He makes no mistakes!

I'm praying for you!

Julie
I'm praying for you
by: Natalie T

Look at urself in the mirror, find all of your good features, that you like, you will probably find out, that you have a lot of features that u like compared to what u do not like. You are unique, and instead of worrying about what u look like, start trying to focus on ur personality! I hope this Helps1!!
Good luck,
Natalie T
p.s.
I'll be praying 4 u!=]

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