When you look in the mirror, what do you see? I remember when I was in high school, my self esteem was so low, anyone could step over it. One thing I will never forget during that time, was that almost every morning when I was getting ready for school, I would look in the mirror and start crying. I felt like garbage, and in my reflection I felt that there was no one more ugly and more worthless than me. There were times when I would cry out to God, telling him to take me because I hated myself and I hated my life. I was not happy with anything. I felt incomplete. Can you relate to what I'm talking about? But if we take a look in Ephesians 2:10, it goes against how we should be feeling. "For we are God's masterpiece He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago". If we are God's masterpiece, then why should we feel this way? If you take this verse and plant it in your heart and ask God to make you this masterpiece, then next time you look in the mirror you will see the person God created you to be. : ) Remember, God doesn't make garbage.
I was planning to write about something else today, but God put in my heart to talk about this area. I have seen and heard many youth go through bullying, suicide, and cutting.
For those who do not know Jesus yet, I understand and we must keep them in prayer. However, what gives me a big indignation are those who go through what this young lady went through, when they know about Jesus.
Many people cut themselves because they have depression, they feel empty, they are going through so many things, so many emotions and they use their body to take out those emotions. No matter how many times you hurt yourself, the problem, the things you are feeling or going through wont go away. The only thing you gain from hurting yourself is leaving scars on your body, which will remind you even more about your problems because you will see them every time you look in the mirror.
Most importantly, you are putting your life and your salvation at risk. Yes, I said it. A lot of youth and even adults get scared about the topic of salvation. However, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel, it is something we have to think about everyday. It is like the people who don't like the word "devil". Even if they don't like it or pretend he does not exist. He does. People decide whether or not accept the truth or remain ignorant.
Earlier, I was writing that I had an indignation for those who cut themselves, when they know about Jesus. You want to know why? The reason is because if you know about Jesus, then you know that He is the only one who can free you from this addiction or bad habit. Every time you hurt yourself the devil is right there cheering you on to continue doing it. Telling you that it will take the pain away.
Jesus is also there too. He is right there telling you "Come to me". "You don't need to suffer, I already paid the price for you". Jesus is always there with open arms ready to receive and accept you just the way you are. He died for you knowing you were going to sin today. He loves you so much, yet many youth decide to give ears to devil instead.
Only Jesus can free you and fill you. No boyfriend/girlfriend, fancy electronic, friends, nothing will be able to help you. Trust me, I know. No matter how much people try to talk to you, and say they understand, they don't.
Run to Jesus and He will be the mom, the dad, the friend, everything that you need.
