PURSUING THE "PERFECT"

Baca: Romans 12:1-2

"Dear friends, God is good. So I beg you to offer your bodies to him as a living sacrifice, pure and pleasing. That's the most sensible way to serve God. Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him." ( Romans 12:1-2 ) CEV

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for Today
People with eating disorders tend to get so preoccupied with their body image that they develop a distorted view of themselves. Their concerns about food, diet, body and weight can even begin to affect their relationships and their ability to function in day-to-day life.

If you are in this situation, determine not to let your obsession with your body keep you from closeness with God and others. Decide how you wish to spend your energy- pursuing the "perfect" image ... or focusing on your spiritual growth and your personal and interpersonal needs.

Society changes its view of what is beautiful-styles come and go. But God's view of beauty never changes. Identifying and challenging your negative thoughts and feelings about your body and keeping God's view in mind are essential to accepting yourself and your body.

Consider this ...
Always remember ... your value as a person is not based on how you look or what you accomplish. Your value is based on the unchangeable fact that God loves you so much that he gave his son, Jesus, to die on the cross for you. Reach out to him today. Receive his love and forgiveness. And thank him for making you just the way you are.

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