Honestly, I did not think I needed this book too much at first. For some reason, I have not struggled in many of areas of insecurity that many women do. I don’t obsess about my looks, and I got married very young and have an amazing husband who constantly affirms me, so I haven’t really had issues with guys and insecurity that many women have. I don’t work outside the home, so I don’t have corporate pressure to measure up.
Any comment that was said to me that was in the least bit negative I would obsess over. I would be short with my husband, impatient with my kids over instances like this. As I mentioned earlier, I would sometimes lose sleep.
some of the beautiful women (inside and out!) God has put in my life. |
I stepped to the sink beside her, and my first thought was, she is going to think I am such a slob! Nevertheless, I pulled out my gel and began to try to redeem my hair at least a little bit by “scrunching” it.
She asked me, “Did you just work out?” I answered in the affirmative. She then said, “Your hair looks amazing! I can’t believe how good it looks just after working out!”
My jaw just about fell to the floor. I mumbled something about it being my “lazy-day” look and then said good-bye. When I got out in my car, I had a little Jesus moment, thanking him for that unsuspecting stranger.
I totally need to get this book. I tend to think too much about my interactions with other girl friends a lot. I’ve started to break away from a lot of previous insecurities in the last year, but I want to be completely free. Thanks for the book recommendation and sharing your experience!
Amen Kellie! I needed this post today more than you could know…actually it seems you do know and understand. Thank you.
Heather
can I borrow it?
Kellie, Thank you for sharing about this study. We moved away, my husband retired at 50, from ALL of my friends to our place in the country. Two hours away. I go to church and when “Mother Hubbard’s cupboard is bare, I go to the grocery store.
I have become a hermit because the people in our small town are NOT welcoming at all. We love our church but no matter how many times you invite people over, they WILL NOT reciprocate! I so need that book!!
Love your honesty 🙂 God gives great stories!!
Courtney, you are so very welcome. And praise God that you are on the quest for security- it is one that he will bless! Thanks for reading.
Even better, how about I get it for your b-day? It’s one you’ll want to highlight and write in. 🙂
Wow Paula, I am so sorry. That sounds like a really tough spot in life. If you will e-mail me benandkelli01 at aol dot com, I want to send you something.
Love you! He loves the stories he writes, right? 🙂