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Ep. 35: Tools, Not Treasures (Body Image in Light of the Cross)
Ep. 35: Tools, Not Treasures (Body Image in Light of the Cross)
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Ever been less-than-pleased with the body you see in the mirror? I've been there (in some ways, am still there at the moment). I would wager that, between pregnancy body changes, unrealistic cultural beauty standards (hello, air-brushing), and a tendency to be overly critical of our appearances, most of us women can relate to wishing we could tweak a thing or two about the way we look.
But is that how God views us? If we look to Scripture, we quickly discover that, rather than swinging to one extreme or the other of either self-indulgence or vain self-obsession, we are to "offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God." (Romans 12:1)
In other words, it's way less about how we look (a lesson I am constantly learning/relearning as my body ages) and way more about how we love God and love others with the resources (including the body) He's given us.
I am still a work in progress in every area, including this one, but, as always, I'm so grateful the Lord is so gracious not to leave us where He finds us.
Bible References:
Psalm 139:14
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Corinthians 10:31
Ephesians 4:23
2 Corinthians 10:5
Philippians 4:11-13
Colossians 3:17
Philippians 4:7
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But is that how God views us? If we look to Scripture, we quickly discover that, rather than swinging to one extreme or the other of either self-indulgence or vain self-obsession, we are to "offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God." (Romans 12:1)
In other words, it's way less about how we look (a lesson I am constantly learning/relearning as my body ages) and way more about how we love God and love others with the resources (including the body) He's given us.
I am still a work in progress in every area, including this one, but, as always, I'm so grateful the Lord is so gracious not to leave us where He finds us.
Bible References:
Psalm 139:14
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Corinthians 10:31
Ephesians 4:23
2 Corinthians 10:5
Philippians 4:11-13
Colossians 3:17
Philippians 4:7
Links:
M Is for Mama
Penny Reward System
Leave a Review for the M is for Mama Show
Paint & Prose
Pre-Order Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
M Is For Mama Chore Guide
M Is For Mama Meal Plan Sign-Up
Find Abbie at:
Instagram
Youtube
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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