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Chronic illness can have a significant impact on how one feels about his or her self. We have the following articles available.
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There are 3 billion women who don't look like supermodels and only eight who do.
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The average woman weighs 144 lbs and wears between a 12-14.
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A psychological study in 1995 found that three minutes spent looking at a fashion magazine caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty, and shameful.
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Models twenty years ago weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today they weigh 23% less.
The
beauty of a woman... is
not in:
The clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart--The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman with passing years -- only grows.
A vessel He'd determined afore how He would usefully fill.
But the vessel looked upon Himself and did not like what he saw;
Misshapen, crooked, and ugly, he, so evident was each flaw!
"Why have you made me like this?" he cried, "I've no beauty like the rest! You could have created me perfect -- and name me one of Your best!"
"But you are unique, and dearly loved, your beauty is in your worth; I've chosen you for service, not looks, do not scorn your lowly birth."
"You'll hold to the brim such perfurme sweet, and please all who pass you by -- They'll rejoice when breathing your fragrance, praising your Maker on High!"
"Outward appearance is just for show, inner presence is what counts. Handsome vessels are often empty -- detached from the Master's founts.
"Satisfied be with your lot in life, revolt 'gainst Your Maker quell,
For you are extra-special to Me, Eternity's days will tell."
In surrender, the vessel found peace, His service was multiplied.
With joy his heart was filled to the brim -- The Lord within did abide!
Copyright 2001, used with permission. Elizabeth Pearson is a 72 year-old mother of three, grandmother of five and a former elementary school teacher. She is very active in my church and community. Although she does no personally suffering from chronic illness, she has many friends who do.
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