I remember those days vividly—the mirror was a battlefield, and my reflection felt more like a stranger than myself. I struggled to find my place, to feel beautiful, to be accepted. Anxiety wrapped around my mind and doubts echoed louder each time I took a glance into the mirror. All I saw staring back at me was someone I hated—someone I thought wasn’t enough.
Growing up, I faced fears that many teenage girls know all too well. I was terrified of being overweight, of not being perfect, of not measuring up to the standards I thought the world expected of me. I remember my dad bribing me with hundred-dollar bills just to take a bite of food—an act of concern. My mom searching for clothes small enough to fit me because size 0 was the size of the day.
When would I see myself as God sees me? When would I see the truth of my worth, my beauty, my purpose? When would I see that I was more than a reflection, more than my fears, more than the opinions of others? When would I see that I was created with love—I was a masterpiece in the making, crafted with intention and care.
When I started to understand that I am beautiful because I was made in His image, my perspective shifted. I realized that my worth isn’t dictated by my appearance, my weight, or how well I fit in with the crowd. My value is rooted in the fact that I am loved unconditionally by the Creator of the universe.
God sees beyond the surface. He sees a girl with dreams, a girl with potential, a girl with a purpose. He sees the kindness in your heart, the strength in your spirit, and the beauty that radiates from your soul. When we begin to view ourselves through His lens, the doubts fade, and a new confidence blooms—one that is grounded in divine love.
To every teenage girl reading this: You are more than your reflection. You are beautiful, you are meaningful, and you have a purpose that only you can fulfill. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, just as you are. God’s love for you is unwavering, and His view of you is full of grace and hope.
Look in the mirror today and see the girl God sees. Embrace your beauty, cherish your worth, and step into the purpose He has designed just for you.
The most important view of yourself is the one God has of you—beautiful, loved, and wonderfully created.