Contentment

For as long as I can remember, I've always been a little self conscious. Even back in elementary school, I was worried that my crush, Tony Esparza, would think my legs were too big. I am rereading a book that I would recommend to anyone. It's called "Calm my Anxious Heart" by Linda Dillow and its all about contentment. It has so many good, eye opening things in it! From finding contentment in your relationships to being content in your circumstances. But the subject that rang so true to me is about being content with your body. God knew what he was doing! He knew you before you were even formed, and He formed you in His image!! When you have negative thoughts about your body it not only has a negative impact on your life, but it questions God. Kind of puts an interesting spin on the way you really look at yourself, doesn't it? One of the points the author makes is to not be lazy but to make smart choices about eating and exercising. Out body is to be used to glorify God! I have been incredibly blessed with my body. My "bohemian legs" (that I was blessed to inherit from my dad) have allowed me to run races, and ride my bike, and even walk up stairs! So next time you're feeling a little self conscious, just keep in mind that you are fearfully and wonderfully made!

"Contentment is essentially a matter of accepting from God's hand what He sends because we know that He is good and therefore it is good."