BECOMING A BETTER YOU (4)

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 BECOMING A BETTER YOU (4)

People’s opinion about you is good and worth looking into. However your opinion about yourself matters. Some times people tell you what you want to hear, not necessarily the truth. If nobody will be honest with you, you can not afford not to be honest with yourself. What do you think about yourself and what are your core values? The way you see yourself helps to boost your self worth. Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent, so don’t give your life to others to determine. If you don’t know who you are, people will define you. Jesus knew who He was before He asked His disciples who people thought He was and their own opinion. Once you know who you are, don’t be afraid to give it expression. You don’t need anybody to make you complete. You are complete in Him. You are not a damaged product so you don’t need anybody to fix you. An addict looks for what will fix him when the solution lies in him. You can need help to improve yourself not change yourself. Change what you can without altering God’s plan.and move on. Don’t  worry about what you can not change. Some people feel they would be happier if they were richer, taller, smarter, prettier etc. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Your true you is absolutely enough. Don’t try to be who you are not. Have self acceptance. Don’t try to alter the way you are or the way you live your live because of other people. Allow yourself to be truly seen for who you are. Explore your great qualities and begin to use self-acceptance as a way to tap into your purpose and happiness.Be content with who God has made you to be. There’s beauty in your reflection. You are not after thought. Be the best version of yourself. You’ve got only one life to live, live it well and love it. The glory of the Lord is upon you. Shalom

Folake Olukoyede 

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