You may not think highly of yourself, but God wants you to like who you are. Here are 5 practical tips that are helping me increase my self-acceptance. God LOVES us! Let’s take that and believe it!

1. Never speak negatively about yourself. The communication of your faith is made effectual by acknowledging every good thing in you through Christ Jesus, not by focusing on the wrong.

2. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Peter encountered this obstacle when he compared himself to another disciple. He said, “Lord, what about this man? Jesus replied, If I want him to stay (survive, live) until I come, what is that to you?…” (John 21:21-22 AMP). We are not called to compare, only to comply.

3. Let God determine your worth. Remember that you have already been accepted by God.

4. Keep your flaws in perspective. It’s ok to see where you want to improve, but make sure you appreciate your progress.

5. Discover the true source of confidence. If you place your confidence in God, you can’t help but have a healthy attitude. Do your best, and leave the results to Him.

// Not going to lie//

This girl at my school decided to make fun of the people at Von that posted the “Allow Me To Introduce Myself” videos….

Whether or not it was directed towards me, it offended me and I don’t gotta take it!

Delete people who make fun of you! it is bullying!

I just felt like I had to post this somewhere and now I have so i’m over it haha.

Sigh.

I can’t wait to go HOME.

// My devo today! I think everyone can use this as a reminder! //

Ephesians 1:4 (NLT)
“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.”

Today, I want to remind you of something I consider to be important to your well-being: You are no surprise to God. He knew what He was getting when He chose you, just as He knew what He was getting when He chose me.

The Bible says God actually picked us out for Himself as His own! You didn’t just randomly show up one day. And God hasn’t decided to merely tolerate you.

You can’t bother God because He picked you…you can’t impose on Him! He’s not rolling His eyes when you have a problem. Instead, He’ll always remind you how far you have come, how well you are doing, how precious you are in His sight, and how much He loves you.

God already knew your weaknesses, every flaw you would have, every time you would fail, and He still said “I want you.” Ephesians 1:5 declares He foreordained you to be adopted as His own. God is your daddy! With Him on your side, things are bound to work out all right in the end.

// Suffering from a sore throat?//

I am!

Here are some great things to eat to help heal your throat!

Hot Soup

People who have a cold or the flu often choose chicken noodle soup to make them feel better. Hot soup, including chicken noodle, lentil soup, black bean soup and any other healthy type of soup can alleviate a sore throat. The Mayo Clinic explains that salt, which is found in most soups, especially canned soups, can actually sooth sore throats and reduce the amount of mucus in your throat. The warmth of a hot soup can also feel good on a sore throat. Additionally, the Mayo Clinic recommends getting plenty of fluids when you have a sore throat because they are lost when your body produces mucus. Enjoying a hot bowl of soup is an excellent way to increase your fluid intake.

Honey

According to the Mayo Clinic, honey helps to soothe sore throats by coating the throat and easing pain. You can add honey to tea or oatmeal, or eat a food with honey to soothe a sore throat. For example, baklava is a Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of phylo dough, nuts and plenty of honey. Baklava is also usually soft and can even be purchased without nuts or with pureed nuts instead of pieces of nuts, which would be a better choice if your aching throat involves open sores that may be easily agitated by hard foods.

Yogurt

Yogurt is a good food choice when you have a sore throat because it is cool and bland. The American Cancer Society explains that people with sore throats should choose bland foods like yogurt rather than acidic foods like oranges or spaghetti with tomato sauce, which may irritate the throat. Yogurt is also soft and slides down the throat easily. For added benefit, try drizzling a little plain yogurt with 2 tbsp. of honey.

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a childhood favorite that can help relieve the aching throats of children and adults alike. The American Cancer Society recommends choosing macaroni and cheese when you have a sore throat because it is soft and bland. Another benefit of macaroni and cheese is that it contains protein, according to the American Cancer Society, which may boost your energy levels.

Ice Cream

The American Cancer Society recommends eating ice cream to help manage a sore throat because it is soft, cold and creamy. A plain ice cream flavor like chocolate or vanilla is probably a better choice than a flavor like pecan praline, which may have small pieces of nuts. Sharp pieces of nuts may irritate the throat, but the smooth, cool texture of a plain ice cream is always a good choice for a sore throat.