GOD OF HOPE – You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. (Louise Hay, 20th century American motivational author)
Some of us are subject to self-criticism. Our self image is low, and we don’t feel we have any self-worth. As a result, we aren’t very positive about our work, and we don’t feel we can contribute to society. What a shame! The Bible tells us we are created in the image of God. Wow! That’s some worth. Let’s learn to acknowledge that truth and live accordingly.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment . . . Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. (1 Peter 3:3, 4)