Such a powerful song

[ This song ]

This week I will trust in you more than ever. 

Everything is going to be alright :)
I will call upon your name, keep my eyes above the waves when things get tough, when I am in need of guidance. I am yours and you are mine ~ Wherever you would call me.
My faith will be made stronger in the presence of my saviour.

So true and empowering -
Love some more.
You are uniquely you, you are loved and are special. Never forget how worthy you are!

I am reminded by His grace, His unconditional love & how much I matter to Him. ♥
#thankyouJesus

Self Confidence

You’re an individual and you’re created wonderfully and beautifully unique!

First of all, I want to touch base on self confidence. Who determines what is 'beautiful' or 'ugly'. No one. Yet growing up in this society and being patronized by the media doesn't help girls, teenagers and even adults with being confident in the own skin. 

Now-a-days technology doesn't help much in the department of giving women the power of feeling 'beautiful' or 'comfortable' in their appearance. Don't get me wrong I am thankful to have technology, but with the use of Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter or magazines, we are bombarded with images (being stereotypical here) to be 'skinny and thin'. Don't get me wrong I used to and still am on occasions have low self-esteem issues that like to creep up on me and play tricks with my mind. But I'll let you in on a few tips on how I deal with them and hopefully they'll help you too, but don't take this as I'm pushing it onto you. Just happy to help. Also if there are any guys out there reading this, you are handsome too.  

Becoming aware of how you feel about yourself, is key. It was a bit hard for myself when it comes to comparing myself to others, from time to time I find that I compare myself to others and that's when it becomes emotionally draining. Especially when it comes to shopping. Shopping can be tough on anyone, but if you're out looking for clothes etc and constantly comparing yourself to others, you wouldn't feel confident to even try on the clothes or step near the fitting rooms, I know this happens to me.   When I go shopping, in particular looking for outfits I have a few tips that help me out so I don't fall into the trap of feeling uneasy. 

1. keep in mind that most shops are different when it comes to sizing for example; Melrose clothing are a small fit for me personally, where as Dissh I can relay on my size to stay the same.

2. Take two sizes in the fitting room, this is great so you don't feel upset that you didn't fit into that particular size - as long as you feel comfortable & it fits you.

3. Sizing is just a number. It doesn't define what type of person you are! :) 

4. Lighting and mirrors can play tricks on how you will look in the outfits, which leads to my next point...

5. Take a person who you know will encourage you and boost your CONFIDENCE!

I hope you're all still with me, you are? Okay good.
The next tip I'd like to point out is to list at least 5 things you love about yourself: This doesn't mean looks. It can be anything, what you're good at, what you like about yourself physically/mentally. This is a really good one, as you have no negative thoughts (try and do this when you don't feel 'yourself').

Play some music, upbeat ones that will get you up and moving, my recent favourite is Move by Little Mix, it definitely boosts my mood 100%.

You’re insecure, don’t know what for
You’re turning heads when you walk

                          through the door
Don’t need makeup to cover up
Being the way that you are is enough

                    - One Direction,

                       You Don't Know You're Beautiful

Go outside. Take a walk, breathe in some fresh air (I particularly love going to the beach/park with my dog or even climb a mountain, just relax and focus on loving life/nature)

These are all basic steps on how I boost my confidence and self esteem and I hope that you know you are beautiful! Be kind to yourself, don't pick on the negatives, embrace who you are! It will take baby steps but I know you will get there. 

Love Kathy
xxx

You are a somebody

 Morning everyone! 

I hope this week will be good to you. That you will keep your head high and if life gives you hurdles you will jump as high as you can to reach where you want to go.  Like my Pastor, always says "You are a somebody, God doesn't make nobody's, you are designed for greatness.

“I am worth it.”
there will be waves of sorrow in your life,
and you will feel as if you were the sand that the tide carries away,
you will feel as if it carries away your worth
it will feel like you are the left over rubble of a building
that had been burned down,
and you will feel less,
but please learn to say these words.
say them in the mirror when you have just woken up,
say them when your lover turns their back on you,
say them when you are opening up the refrigerator
sing them,
yell them,
whisper them,
and please, believe them.
You are more than sand that can just be washed away,
and you are more than just a few pieces of broken cement,
please,
you are worth it.” 

Love Kathy xxx

Don't you worry child, see heavens got a plan for you

"Fear always presents itself much bigger than it really is. It’s always the worst-case scenario. It always tries to get you worried, anxious, uptight and panicked. Fear’s goal is to separate you from God by trying to get you to doubt His Word. But when the spirit of fear comes, recognize that it has no power unless you give it power. Don’t give it power by speaking what fear speaks. Don’t give it power by meditating on it. Instead, let the power of the Word of God rise up within you. Declare what God says; declare that God has given you all authority in heaven and earth. Declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper.

Remember, no matter how big fear presents itself, it’s no match for the power of Almighty God. When you yield yourself to Him, you tap into His power. Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. God is bigger than your problems and bigger than fear. Let faith rise up in your heart because faith is the victory that overcomes the world."

"No matter how you may be feeling right now, no matter who’s approval you didn’t get on this earth, know that Almighty God loves you and approves of you today. There’s nothing you can do now or ever to change that. You may be thinking, “I’ve made so many mistakes, how can God approve of me?” Understand that when God sees you, He separates you from your behavior. He may not approve of your actions all the time, but He desires to help you grow and make better choices."

I love this, I love how God is always there for each and everyone of us. It doesn't matter how little your problem is, cast your burdens onto Jesus, and let God take care of you, for you are a child of God; with him nothing is impossible!!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I come to You in faith declaring that I am finished with fear. Thank You for giving me a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Fill me with Your peace and joy today as I worship You and move forward in Your victory in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 I hope you all will have a great sunday and a blessed week ahead! 

Love Kathy 

xxx

PS: These quotes I used are from http://spiritualinspiration.tumblr.com/ (When I hop onto tumblr, I love checking out there page, as they have so much insight to what God is trying to do and I can turn to it, whenever for a deeper meaning).
Also I'm not trying to shove any beliefs down anyone's throat, I just thought to release a message.