In a few weeks I will be speaking to a room full of middle and high school girls, at a church youth retreat. This is equal parts exciting and terrifying for me. It is easy to sit behind a computer screen and share your story, you know. . . to really open up and be vulnerable. Yet, it is a totally different ball game to sit in front of real faces, real eyes, and admit past failures and heartaches. When asked to speak I spent a few days praying about what to do. And within a few days the Lord made it really clear that I was to go, to share my journey, despite how inadequate and unqualified I may feel. It is in our inadequacies and lack of qualifications that God has room to do great things, to move mountains. So while on the inside I wanted to pull a Moses and beg that the Lord choose someone else, I knew I needed to step up and say yes.
The overall theme of the retreat is
self image.
Specifically, how does one create a positive self image and see oneself through God's eyes?
Especially in today's culture.
I plan to share some of my testimony and also share some practical steps and pointers that have helped me along the way, as well as allow some time for Q&A.
But I would love to hear from you. I would love to share some of your insights as well.
So. . .
What are your thoughts on creating a positive self image?
What has helped you view yourself, and your body, in a positive light?
What steps have you specifically taken to rid yourself of the negative vibe our modern culture tries to instill into the hearts and minds of todays woman?
How do you remind yourself that seeing yourself through God's lens is the most important lens of all?
