The world tells us, and our kids, that the way we feel determines our reality. But with this mentality, those struggling with depression would be truly worthless. Those experiencing a breakup would be rejected and unloved.  

This idea that our feelings dictate our reality is a dangerous falsehood planted by the enemy. Instead, believers must recognize feelings for what they are, acknowledge them, analyze them, and work through them!  

The way we feel doesn’t change the reality of our identity, and praise God for that! We are who God says we are. If your girl is caught in her emotions dictating her physical identity, remind her there is beauty and purpose in knowing the very best version of ourselves is exactly how our Creator uniquely designed us to be.   

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