Obviously the world isn’t giving us answers to our beauty insecurities. So what can we do when we feel less than beautiful? I’m going to share with you 4 steps that have helped me fight insecurity and feelings of worthlessness. . .
After the ascension of Christ, it was often noted by the saints that the Apostle Peter would cry. When a cock would crow, it would often move the apostle to tears. But, there were other times, too, when, for no apparent reason, the big framed fisherman would sob. One day, a young believer dared to approach the mighty man of God and ask the question that was on everyone’s heart. Peter, why do you cry? The Apostle looked at the young man and said, “Desiderio Domini.” Peter’s actual words were not latin, but this is how history has preserved his famed utterance – this is the grief-strained words that have passed down through Christian history and have moved so many that have read them. For, in English, the phrase Desiderio Domini means, “because, I dearly long for my Lord.” . . .
Most Christians start out excited to follow Christ, obey Him and learn about Him. However, after only a short time many of us get discouraged and give up, settling for complacency or even leaving the church. Why? Because following Christ is hard. […]
We all have desires, cravings, hopes and longings. Maybe yours is a puppy, a new career or deeper relationships. But do you desire God? Do you crave Jesus Christ? Does your heart ache with longing for Him? Or do other things creep ahead of Christ on your list of wants and desires? …