What is right with you? That may sound like a funny question, but do you recognize how often we dwell on what is wrong with us, with our circumstances or with our relationships? So let me ask that question again. What is right with you? Start from the inside and then work your way out. Are you honest? Are you reliable? Do you fulfill your commitments? Are you a good representative of Jesus in how you deal with people? I bet you can answer yes, to many of those questions. How about your physical attributes? Do you have nice teeth, or pretty hair, or a nice color of eyes, or do you keep yourself well groomed? I know those sound like silly little things, but you have to consciously give yourself a pat on the back every once in a while. Your physical image doesn’t have to look like a model on a fitness magazine. There are lots of things that are right with you! Even if you have to dig deep, I know you will find something that is praise worthy. The Bible tells us to look for the good in things and people. In Philippians 4, it reads, if there be any virtue, if there be anything worthy of praise, think on these things. So quit thinking about what is wrong. Set your mind on what is good and right in your life, and especially what is right about you. Once you see yourself in a better light, and recognize the good in you, you might become more gentle on yourself, and that is a good thing. Who can you encourage? Maybe it is you! You are pretty amazing!
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