The Art of True Love

Have you ever been in close contact with an artist? An artist of any kind. They take their work seriously and they make it extremely personal. So whatever you say about their work, you need to tread lightly. It’s a piece of them. They poured their heart into it. 

For years, I dealt with a lot of insecurities, fear,  anxiety, and people pleasing. God began to shed all of this when I really started seeking Him. It’s been a process to say the least. God can do anything but most things don’t just happen overnight. And one day, while I was praying, I felt God say, “love me harder”. 

“Huh? What does that even mean? How Lord? Show me!”

He said, “by loving yourself” 

I got overwhelmed in emotion, because it made me think. When I get mad at myself, tear myself down for mistakes, wish I had different attributes, wish I had different gifts and talents, didn’t have to deal with my weaknesses how it must’ve made God feel. To know He poured His all into making me just the way He wanted. Just the way He intended. His precious artwork. His masterpiece. 

Here I was minimizing it, yet turning around to praise Him. 

I don’t have any kids yet, but I could only imagine how would a parent feel if you praised their parenthood then criticized their child. This is how God feels. So now, even when I don’t want to, I look myself in the mirror and say “how beautiful “.

I’ve learned to be easier now on my mistakes, though I still expect more of myself.

And this is what He meant. So if you’re like me, take a moment and appreciate who you are. 

God doesn’t care about who you are growing into. He loves you just as much right, flaws and all.

When you love yourself, you love on God. Because when you admire and honor the artwork, that’s an artists greatest desire. 

I Am Beautifully Enough!

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Felicia Morgan

IG: @feliciajomorgan

www.confessionsofaqueen.com