Dear Little Girl; Be Restored

Dear Little Girl with dirt on your faces and bruises on your arms

You are strong.

Don't let them tell you otherwise.

Don't let them steal your life

I know sometimes it's hard

Life is hard

This world is cruel

The nights grow longer

The dark gets colder

You're wondering if this will ever end

Hands grab you

Feet kick you

Words are hurled 

You're used

Broken

Abused

Worthless

Dirty

Incomplete

Disgusting

These things are flung in your face

They stick to you like glue

Identifying you

Labeling you

You start to wonder

Do they speak the truth?

Someone once told you they loved you

You don't remember who

Or when

What does love even feel like?

Does it really exist?

Love is just a term used to get ahead

To manipulate emotions

To bend people to your will

Love is a lie

Dear little girl  

I am here to speak truth

Won't you let me in?

Little girl put down your fists and look at me

Listen to me

I'm not here to hurt you

Love is not a lie

It does exist

I am sorry it's been so long since you've felt it

Sorry that I didn't come sooner to show it

I couldn't protect you

Couldn't shield you

Didn't even warn you

But, I'm here now

That has to count for something

You are bright

Beautiful

Valuable

Full of life

Radiant

Hands that hurt you

Abuse you

Used you

Don't let them define you

Wash off the mud

Wash off the grime

The words that were stuck to you, no longer define

They are not who you are

Nor who you will become

They were merely weapons

Meant to break

A pretty little girl that shines

You are stronger than that

Taller than that

Better than that

Smarter than that

I know it hurts

I know it's hard

It's time to walk away from the past

Follow a new path

Forgive and forget

Start again

New life

They only told you lies

They only hurt you

But I am here to help you heal

Speak truth

Bring you life

You are brave and Beautiful

My dear little one you are fierce

You have much to offer

An amazing story to share

A tale of recovery and redemption

Of hope renewed

Refreshed

You will change the world

Impact

Make a difference

Save a life

Arise from dust and ashes

Walk anew in wondrous life

You are loved 

Precious one

You my dear are light

So sing your song

Dance you dance

Say what you have to say

You are healed, restored, given strength for each new day

Change the world with your story, my love

Dear little girl, be brave

~Carrots

That person looks so...

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But then 2 seconds later you hear the media tell you you're only beautiful if you look a certain way. The choice is yours. Who are you going to believe? The infamous "they" that everyone talks about, but no one actually know who they are. Or pop culture media?

      Too many people choose to listen to media. Feeling the shame of not looking a certain way or pressure to change so they can fit into what society thinks they should look like. This is happening more and more. Younger and younger kids are facing pressure to look a certain way. I personally think that is wrong. With all the social media and electronics we have in our lives we should be using it to become more open minded about the people around us.   Not using the tools that we have at our disposal to hurt and destroy people. Cyber bullying is a constant problem. 

  We need to start looking at the first option of beauty. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". We are all beautiful, and there are things about ourselves that we love. Like I love my eyes. Use the love you have for yourself even if it is the smallest thing like loving your eyes and use it for good. Start doing your make up in a way that draws attention to your eyes. Start valuing the small aspects of yourself and soon you will start finding bigger things about yourself that you love. It sounds lame but trust me I've done it. 

   Another way to start bringing up self image. Go to the word. Find what God has to say. I could give you a list of verses that I have used but finding them and discovering for yourself is so much more meaningful. Dig, ponder, pray over the Bible you will find something that stands out to you. 

We all have many views and ideas about what we want our lives to look like. Does your life look harder or easier when you are looking down about what you look like? Or when you are enjoying who and how God has made you?

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. (Song of Solomon 4:7 ESV)