As I was rummaging through my old writings I came across a few letters I wrote from when I was about thirteen. My inspiration for this writing came from there.
https://hylaandpeterechols.com/2015/12/22/good-day-2/
https://hylaandpeterechols.com/2014/09/05/her-identity/
https://hylaandpeterechols.com/2015/06/26/make-up/
Dear Body, I’m sorry for looking away as soon as I would catch my reflection in the mirror….
I’m sorry for masking myself with make up and replacing my confidence….
For the times I should of fed you and didn’t……
When I should’ve kept you out of harms reach and put you in the dead-center of it….
For not letting the tears that should’ve been righteously shed but instead ignored….
For burning myself out with lists beyond lists….
For allowing my mouth to kill and not save….
For allowing my thoughts to invade truths Christ always wants to whisper to my heart….
Apologies are great but no one believes them until they are seen through action and so body I’m ready.
I’m ready to take off my mask…
To surround you in good company…
To let the tears fall…
To shut the mouth of this lion…
To rest in Christ.
Sincerely,
A Changed Heart.
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Aw such a heartfelt writing on God loves us – no matter what we look like!
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Beautiful thoughts to your younger self. It’s so hard to capture that healthy self esteem at a young age. May we all be women who love our body a bit more every day!
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Thank you I hope you were encouraged. This is the sweet adventure God takes us on and although I still may struggle how he sees me is what matters in the end.
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This is beautiful!
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This is a beautiful post!
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What a very insightful 13 year old you were! Thank you for sharing!
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Love your vulnerability here. Resting in Him. What a beautiful way to end this
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You were very mature for your age! Wonderful insight.
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Thank y.ou
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Loving yourself with the same grace of the Father. Beautiful
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We are so hard on ourselves aren’t we? I know I spent too many years thinking I was fat and ugly. I wish I could undo all that wasted time. I’m learning to love what I am and work on being healthier and more Christlike. That is all I can do this side of heaven
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Ah, how lovely. You possessed many advanced, meaningful thoughts as a teen. Keep up the writing. You never know where it might lead you.
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So beautiful!! This needs to be in a poster for every woman!!
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“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1
No one can love more than God; He loved us even while we were sinners rebelling against him while Christ died for us. He still lets us to call Him Father. No one should ever feel abandoned, useless or insignificant. Everyone who has belief in Christ is a precious child of God!
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You were quite the poet at 13! I went through similar insecurities as a teen, and although many years have passed, .I find myself still worrying about the same things. Writing and reflection and a lot of prayer really helped with that anxiety.
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I love how writing out prayers have helped me think out all the insecurities I had then and have now..
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[…] Dear Former Body […]
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This is truly from the heart! Thank you for always being so real and honest. I know many people who would be encouraged reading this! -xx Anna
http://www.annaclarkeblog.com
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Hi Hyla, I like your way with words, it is cute.
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Well said! My prayer is that my daughters come to do and to believe many of the things you mention. Especially, surrounding themselves in good company, and resting in Christ. Thank you for sharing these hear-felt words.
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Lovely writing. Such maturity for young girl. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you!
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Hindsight is 20/20, isn’t it. But reflecting and growing are optional! It always feels good to look back and learn from our life experiences. Thanks for sharing!
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Reflecting on the past can be hard at times. Especially when we seen where we’ve done wrong. But that is how we grow! Thanks for sharing this very relatable 🙂
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Very sweet and humbling. We all have some things we wish we could tel our younger selves!
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Thanks for sharing and being transparent with us!
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Oh, so glad to see it signed “A Changed Heart”. The one that resonates with me most is “For allowing my thoughts to invade truths Christ always wants to whisper to my heart….”
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Acknowledging the beauty that God gave us has to make Him smile. This is beautiful!
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Wow. You wrote this when you were 13??? My heart!!!!
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This was beautiful. Acknowledging those things we didn’t do well and deciding to move on and do better. Very encouraging
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Thank you!
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