I'm going under the knife!

Two best friends Mel and Jen decide to meet at Lucky Horseshoe. Mel has this life changing event she wishes to share with Jen. Let's listen in their conversation.

Mel: "Hi Jen, what's up!"

Jen: "I am blessed dear, very blessed."

Mel: "I am so glad you could meet with me today."

Jen: "I really can't wait for you to share the good news. So what is it?"

Mel: "Well, Jen. You know I've been looking for ways to improve my life and I can guarantee you this is the best method known to mankind."

Jen: "Well get on with it, spill the beans, the suspense is killing me!"

Mel: "Are you ready? I am going under the knife!"

Jen: "What?!"

Mel: "That's right babes, the TOTAL makeover. The whole works."

Jen: "I know you've been battling with self-esteem, but Mel isn't there a better alternative?"

Mel: "There's none quite like this. It's free of cost and it will hurt and sting, but the results will be oustanding."

Mel: "The man who will perform the surgery is very well trained. He's had years of experience in this area."

Mel: "I have a book, He's very famous, let me show you."

Jen: "Mel I still don't think this is a good....."

Mel reached into her bag took out her Bible and turned the pages to these verses. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13 NKJV

Jen breathed a huge sigh of relief and smiled.

"Mel you had me going for a second there."

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You love me

How could a man be so in love with me. How could this man want to spend every second, minute and hour with me. You smile at me as I wake up in the morning, turn to my right and say Goodmorning to You. As I brush my hair, You're there. As I make my way to work You're there. As I work hard from nine to five, You're there. When I close my eyes at night, You're there.

Many times I felt like giving up, but You held me close and became a strong shoulder to cry on. You kissed my forehead and whisphered, my love it'll be okay. I will protect you my love, no harm will come near you. I am your Provider, Helper, Healer. I will drive all the fear away. The heaviness will fade, please put a smile on your face, because my love I am with thee!

When I think no one loves me, You draw me near and hold me close. I cry when my heart is overwhelmed and You take Your precious time to dry my one thousand tears. You take the time to care for me, because You loved me before the foundations of the earth. You knew one day I would be lost in this world. You graciously placed Your crown on Your throne and in it's place took three nails and a crown of thorns for me. You gave Your last breath for me on the cross that day, so I can live life abundantly. You took all the guilt, hurt and shame from my past, because You knew in advance, I was in need of purification and cleansing from the shackles of my dying state.

I am your bride and You're my bridegroom waiting for the day You can take me away to be with You forever. Then at last I will lay my head in Your lap and breathe deeply as You sing so sweetly to me. The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 NIV

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You are Just so Beautiful to Me

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 139:13-14 NIV

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are a unique and beautiful woman. No one can be like you because that's what makes you special! God knew what He was doing when He carved you in the palm of His hand. He knew about your appearance, the length of your hair, the colour of your eyes. The list is endless!

No one on this earth is made with what the fashion industry calls a "perfect" frame. Some are short, some are tall. Some are slim, some are full figured. Some are white, some are black. Some have freckles, some have birth marks. He took the careful time to ensure we were fashioned correctly in His image. After all He did knit you together in your mother's womb and made sure every inch of your design bloomed into fruition.

Ladies, don't go thinking for one minute that your personality and character does not contribute to your beauty. Whatever is on the inside is very remarkable. He made sure He deposited that in you as well. You may see the most beautiful person in the world. You may think they have it all together, but normally they are empty on the inside. On the other hand an average looking woman who is so giving, nuturing and caring is beautiful because of her "big" heart.

I challenge you to ask the Lord to look into your heart today if you know it's not right. It's okay, there are times in our lives where each one of us needs to examine ourselves. The inmost being that God planted in you is just waiting to come out. Let go and allow God in to birth that hidden treasure within you. Your days will be filled with laughter! She is clothed with strength and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 NIV

For me personally, I am a plus sized woman. I struggled for years with my identity and my personality. I asked the Lord why couldn't I have a body like the models in the magasines. I couldn't wear the clothes are girls are wearing today, because I'll be the odd one out. Bingo! I am unique, I am not like the rest of the women. There's only one Melinda on this earth with that caring and bubbly personality. I finally looked in the mirror and decided to accept my body, my eyes, my skin as a gift from God. I began buying clothes from the plus sized section which suited my body and believe me those clothes are very stylish. I don't look like everyone else when I go to town, I look like me! I have also learned to accept that my caring nature is necessary for this hurting world. I am His representation and my calling is to show compassion to the world, just as He did when He came to the world.

I am fearfully and wonderfully made, I know He is pleased with how He created me, because His works are wonderful. Every morning I wake up, I hear Him say, "you are just so beautiful to Me".

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