Do you really love yourself?

Why are we seldom happy with our true selves? We tend to put a lot of energy emulating other people instead of putting that energy into ourselves. God desires for us to be the best us, we can be. Jesus said, when asked what is the greatest commandment, that we ought to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind and that we should love our neighbor as we love ourselves (see Mark 12:30). So see my friends, Jesus' assumption or rather expectation is that we LOVE ourselves: our true selves.

Often we spend a lot of time trying to be like someone who we believe has something more special than what we have. In addition, we frequently spend too much money and/or get into a lifestyle of indebtedness, trying to pursue or live a dream lifestyle or fantasy. Moreover, some of us really began to think more highly of ourselves than we ought and began to look down upon others or grow frustrated with those who don't seem to reflect our new persona. Consider Romans 12:3 which reads:

v3. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

What's wrong with loving your real self? The self that's broke or broken; afraid or unsure; heavy or plus size. The self that does not always have it together and the self that is still struggling to find itself. The key to your success comes first by accepting who you really are. Money, fame, or fortune will not make you, a better you! You will continue to be the same lonely, afraid, insecure, baggage carrying, low-self esteem having, ashamed of the past true YOU.

The you, that you present to the world may have a Mercedes, multi-million dollar estate, investments, VVS(2) clarity diamond jewelry, and etc. That you, that you present to the world may have it going on, so to speak. Nevertheless, the real you can be dying inside: experiencing a deep feeling of emptiness. That you is yet lonely and afraid: hurt and still longing for true love.

My beloved, be the best you, you can be with or without the material things you desire. Get yourself together so that when God allows material fortune or whatever you desire to come your way, He can rest assured that you will be a trustworthy steward -this is key. Remember that all is His and nothing is ours; we are only users or borrowers at best.

The bible says naked you came into this world and naked you shall depart. When and if God gives you an abundance of resources, only a God-centered, spirit-filled, loving you can handle all that comes with such a blessing. Most importantly, that real you can begin to help others find themselves and become the real them.

Love yourself and be content (not complacent) with where you presently are in life. Things can and will change but make sure the real you is ready. Please feel free to click 'Comments' to share your thoughts.