Mirror, Mirror

I need a new mirror. I do not particularly like what my current one shows. As I was getting ready this morning, I was looking at my reflection and those pesky negative thoughts started to invade my mind. You know the ones that tear you down? I quickly realized what I was doing to myself and I started thinking about what God says. Regardless of what my reflection shows, Jesus loves me for the way I am right now. I reminded myself that years of depression and emotional eating have taken their toll on my body. I am chubby and overweight because I did it to myself. I don't say it as a condemnation, but as facing the truth. Several weeks ago I started the lifestyle change eliminating wheat and sugar from my diet. This morning, I had to remind myself that the extra pounds I carry did not accumulate overnight. Just as it took time for the pounds to be gained, it will take time for the pounds to be lost. I need a new mirror. I need to see me as God sees me; a woman beautiful because I am a daughter of the King, because He created me.