LOVE YOURSELF

Happy Valentine's Day! 

5 Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine's Day

1. At Home Spa Night

This you can't go wrong with. Break out the nail polish, face mask, bath bombs, and candles. Nothing makes me more happy than just taking a moment (or an entire night) for myself to relax and just forget about any chores or errands or things that need to get done. 

2. Spread the Love

Get out there and show love to others. Make a list of easy, random acts of kindness like-- put a dollar on a vending machine, buy the person behind you at Strabz their coffee, offer to babysit for the couple with kids so they can have a date night, whatever you do- do it with kindness and love. It will help spread joy in this crazy world :)

3. Galentine's Party

Tell a few of your girlfriends to come over for a party set with all of the essentials- desserts, wine, movies, flowers, and all of the pink and red decorations your heart could desire. 

4. At Home Date Night

Treat yo self (lol) to your favorite meal, all of your favorite movies or Netflix show, and my favorite part- chocolate LOTSSSSS OF CHOCOLATE. 

5. Hobby

Basically, whatever makes your heart happy-DO IT. No excuses, get out there and do your favorite hobby. If you need ideas- Pinterest is there to help ya out :) 

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Oh Man, I hear different opinions about Valentine's Day ALL OF THE TIME! Some people love it & others feel that it is the stupidest day. I don't know how you feel about it exactly but one thing I do know about Valentine's Day is that it is a day usually spent comparing. 

Comparison is a thief of joy. 

Comparison leads to discontent.

Comparison is completely unnecessary, yet it is something we all struggle with on the daily. 

We have all been there, ESPECIALLY on a day like today. Whether we have received flowers and gifts or nothing at all, we look around and something as simple as that can lead to thoughts like these-- "my boyfriend doesn't love me as much as her's does", "I will never find the one", "I'm lonely", "I'm not worth it", "Am I even beautiful?", (etc...). Comparison leads to all of that nonsense! 

I am hear to tell you that:

You are not alone.

Deuteronomy 31:6 " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

You are loved.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life"

You are worthy.

Proverbs 31:10 " She is worth far more than rubies."

You are Beautiful. 

Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

This Valentine's Day let's stop the comparing.

Ladies, let's encourage one another. Let's be happy for one another because if we are all being honest, we all struggle with the same insecurities. Let's be content & not discouraged. Let's learn to see who we are in Christ & find our identity in Him. In return, we will learn to love ourselves. Let's begin to live out the fact that we are fearfully & wonderfully made in God's perfect image.