She says,
"I'm not good enough for anyone."
He says,
"You are good enough for me."
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. -2 Corinthians 12:9
She says,
"I'm so ugly."
He says,
"In My eyes, you are beautiful inside and out."
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” -1 Samuel 16:7
She says,
"They're all skinnier than me."
He says,
"I created you perfectly."
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. -Genesis 1:27
She says,
"My heart has been broken so many times."
He says,
"It was then that I was closest to you."
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. -Psalm 34:18
She says,
"I am so weak, I feel like giving up."
He says,
"I am here to be your strength. I have already won."
For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. -Deuteronomy 20:4
She says,
"I'm so scared."
He says,
"I would never leave you."
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
-Deuteronomy 3:16
She says,
"I fail constantly and can't resist temptation."
He says,
"You can do anything through Me."
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. -1 Corinthians 10:13
She says,
"I've been trying so hard, but I keep losing this battle towards addiction."
He says,
"I have all the power needed to overcome during trials."
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. -James 1:12-14
She says,
"I can't forgive myself."
He says,
"I have already forgiven you."
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. -1 John 1:9
She says,
"No one loves me."
He says,
"I love you."
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8
In all circumstances, remember God's promises. Because He is bigger than whatever circumstance you may be going through. Look at the cross of Christ. So often we blame God for our circumstances. It's time to stop blaming and start seeking.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6
