Psalm 139:14

I often feel unimportant. There is nothing unique or special about me that makes me stand out from the rest of the crowd. There are so many other people out there that can do everything I can do, but better. It's so frustrating to feel like I have nothing to offer. Not only does this frustrate me, but my attitude frustrates everybody close to me. So what really does make me stand out? Psalm has the answer I'm looking for.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14

In times of doubt, low self esteem and envy, this verse comes through for me, reminding me that a negative comment about myself is a negative comment about God. What a slap in the face God must feel when I criticize myself. I can't imagine creating something that I thought was absolutely beautiful and flawless, just to have that something look at itself and find countless mistakes. God probably feels the same way a child might after giving a painting to their mom and finding it in the trash later that day. I cannot change the way I look. I can change the way I act, speak, dress, and communicate, but I can't (or rather, won't) change my appearance. Whining and complaining and moaning and groaning is NOT going to EVER make me feel more beautiful. What will make me feel beautiful are verses like this one, because they are simple reminders that God created me, and he thinks I am absolutely beautiful, and that is the only thing that matters. End of story.

-Kristen