Blessed with a Father who loves me.

I was a single mother who struggled with low self-esteem. I didn’t love myself. Seeking attention from men by wearing provocative clothing is what I did. I had daddy issues! Yes, I was blessed with a stepfather, but I have to admit I was envious of my siblings for having a biological father who loved them. Having an absent father made me question “how can I trust God when I can’t trust my father here on earth? ” 
Trying to fill that void of my “father’s love” I fell for any man who blinked my way. Proverb 31:10 “A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.” That scripture spoke volumes to me. Understanding how much God values and loves us changed me. God looks at us to be more precious than rubies, how could we ever think less of ourselves?
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you at a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” After reading that passage I gained respect for my body. Not everyone is or should be entitled to a part of you. Love your self for our Father in heaven loves you just as much as he loves me. 

Be Blessed!

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