I stand in awe of you!

For just a moment today I thought – about the great and mighty cost -
The sacrifice for me you made – the day your heart and soul you gave -
Your word so honest and so true – I stand in awe of you -

When I look around this world you made – From the womb to the grave –
I see the bitterness of man – still I see the blueprint of your plan –
The beauty of the things you do – I stand in awe of you –

Your oceans and you mountains – the things that strike us all –
Beauty undefined by words – nature waiting for your call –
Your love for us is nothing new – I sand in awe of you.

Well, now that I got that off my chest let me just tell you my inspiration for that poem – It is the last three chapters of 3 John: 1 - 13-15 and it goes like this:

13 I had many things to write to you, but I am not willing to write them to you with pen and ink;
14 but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.
15 Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

Now, I can’t say for sure why this scripture struck me on such a deep level – except to say that “shortly” we will see Jesus face to face – and he will greet us by name – and for that reason, I stand in awe.

I stand in awe of the fact that he knows my name.
I stand in awe of the fact that he evens knows me.
I stand in awe of the fact that not only does he know me – he loves me.
I stand in awe of the fact that of all the beautiful things he has created – we are his favorite creation.
I stand in awe of the fact that no matter how many times I crucify him – his blood ever runs red for me –
I stand in awe of the fact that every time I call his name – he is faithful to answer.
I stand in awe o the fact that he takes the time to suffer in my place daily.
I stand in awe of the fact that he is my friend.

Lord, I stand in awe of you.

Just in case you are going through a struggle and can’t seem to muster the joy to call on the name of Jesus – here are some other names you can try – HE WILL ANSWER TO ANY ONE OF THEM!

Advocate - 1 John 2:1
Almighty - Revelation 1:8
Alpha - Revelation 1:8
Amen - Revelation 3:14
Angel of the Lord - Genesis 16:7
Anointed One - Psalm 2:2
Apostle - Hebrews 3:1
Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2
Beginning - Revelation 21:6
Bishop of Souls - 1 Peter 2:25
Branch - Zechariah 3:8
Bread of Life - John 6:35,48
Bridegroom - Matthew 9:15
Carpenter - Mark 6:3
Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4
The Christ - Matthew 1:16
Comforter - Jeremiah 8:18
Consolation of Israel - Luke 2:25
Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20
Dayspring - Luke 1:78
Day Star - 2 Peter 1:19
Deliverer - Romans 11:26
Desire of Nations - Haggai 2:7
Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23
End - Revelation 21:6
Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6
Faithful and True Witness - Revelation 3:14
First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23
Foundation - Isaiah 28:16
Fountain - Zechariah 13:1
Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19
Gate for the Sheep - John 10:7
Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15
God - John 1:1
Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1
Good Shepherd - John 10:11
Governor - Matthew 2:6
Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20
Guide - Psalm 48:14
Head of the Church - Colossians 1:18
High Priest - Hebrews 3:1
Holy One of Israel - Isaiah 41:14
Horn of Salvation - Luke 1:69
I Am - Exodus 3:14
Jehovah - Psalm 83:18
Jesus - Matthew 1:21
King of Israel - Matthew 27:42
King of Kings - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Lamb of God - John 1:29
Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45
Life - John 11:25
Light of the World - John 8:12; John 9:5
Lion of the Tribe of Judah - Revelation 5:5
Lord of Lords - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16
Master - Matthew 23:8
Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5
Messiah - John 1:41
Mighty God - Isaiah 9:6
Morning Star - Revelation 22:16
Nazarene - Matthew 2:23
Omega - Revelation 1:8
Passover Lamb - 1 Corinthians 5:7
Physician - Matthew 9:12
Potentate - 1 Timothy 6:15
Priest - Hebrews 4:15
Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6
Prophet - Acts 3:22
Propitiation - I John 2:2
Purifier - Malachi 3:3
Rabbi - John 1:49
Ransom - 1 Timothy 2:6
Redeemer - Isaiah 41:14
Refiner - Malachi 3:2
Refuge - Isaiah 25:4
Resurrection - John 11:25
Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6
Rock - Deuteronomy 32:4
Root of David - Revelation 22:16
Rose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1
Ruler of God's Creation - Revelation 3:14
Sacrifice - Ephesians 5:2
Savior - 2 Samuel 22:47; Luke 1:47
Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:47
Seed of Abraham - Galatians 3:16
Seed of David - 2 Timothy 2:8
Seed of the Woman - Genesis 3:15
Servant - Isaiah 42:1
Shepherd - 1 Peter 2:25
Shiloh - Genesis 49:10
Son of David - Matthew 15:22
Son of God - Luke 1:35 Son of Man - Matthew 18:11
Son of Mary - Mark 6:3
Son of the Most High - Luke 1:32
Stone - Isaiah 28:16
Sun of Righteousness - Malachi 4:2
Teacher - Matthew 26:18
Truth - John 14:6
Way - John 14:6
Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6
Word - John 1:1
Vine - John 15:1

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS - YOKES UP?

Matthew 11:28-30

28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

I was nearly thirty-two years old before I realized what this scripture really meant. Sure I had memorized it many, many years ago – But I really had no idea how to apply it to my life – I had no idea how to take Jesus’ yoke or even what a yoke was – I knew his yoke was easy – which was cool with me – But how do I give him my yoke – and oh yeah – what the heck is a yoke?! Every time I heard this scripture when I was a kid I always though about egg yoke – I could never get it out of my mind. One day, when I was going through some major drama, I asked God to explain this to me. It wasn’t long before I knew exactly what this scripture means.
A yoke is a heavy wooden harness that fits over the shoulders of an ox. It is attached to a piece of equipment that the ox pulls. It can be a real “burden” to carry a “yoke” on your shoulders…Are you starting to get it now –
A yoke can be the burden of sin, oppression, persecution, or just plain DRAMA which we all know too well, and when you carry it on your “shoulders” it makes it very difficult to stand. Now this scripture does not promise to end all drama in our lives – it just simply means that we can find rest in Jesus. The rest that Jesus offers is love, healing, and peace with God.
Now, how do we physically take Jesus’ burden and give him ours. This is so simple, yet not easy to explain; but I will try.
You see, if you focus 100% on your relationship with Jesus, that becomes your burden. Trying to always read your bible, treat people with dignity and respect, fighting temptation, praying loyally, tithing, and doing your best to not sin, following the ten commandments, and leading others to Christ – is Jesus’ burden. That’s not very heavy at all considering with all of those things he has given us a helper in the form of the Holy Spirit.
If you do this your focus will no longer be on your drama but on Jesus. – You have essentially given Jesus your burden, and taken his instead! It really is that easy – and it really does work!
As for the egg yoke – they’re great with toast – I wonder what God says about toast?

HEY, IS THAT A PET ROCK IN YOUR CHEST?

The other day my seventeen year old daughter came home and told me about a fight she was having with a couple of her best friends. The trio have been friends for years – now all of a sudden a new boyfriend – new jobs – drivers licenses and presto! A recipe for a fight…and a big one. It was so troubling to my little girl that she sought the counsel of the great counselor, the great physician – The Rock – God. She responded to an alter call and poured her heart out. In the days following God responded – just as we knew he would…but did my litter girl respond the way she’s supposed to? You see in a matter of hours after the alter call a letter was written to one of the girls, delivered twelve hours later – and by the thirteenth hour they had made up – but what about the other girl? Was her friendship not even worth an attempt to salvage? I asked that very question and I learned that my daughter was bitter – it seems this other girl is the one who started all of the strife between them and so my daughter thought it best not to even attempt to reconcile…but what are we supposed to do in that situation? We’ve all been there – someone wrongs us and immediately we write them off like the old saying, “Get me once, shame on you – Get me twice, shame on me.” That statement does not imply forgiveness. Instead it simply says we should live with resentment in our hearts – hatred in our minds and bitterness in our soul – but what does God say about it?

Philippians 2:1-11

1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. 3 Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look out not [only] for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be used for His own advantage. 7 Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men. And when He had come as a man in His external form, 8 He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even to death on a cross. 9 For this reason God also highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow— of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth — 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

In this passage we learn the importance of putting others ahead of ourselves – Just as Christ did when he suffered death on the cross.

Later my daughter and I talked and learned that this girl, the “strife maker”, was actually going through a very troubled time in her life. You see, her father is suffering with cancer. He has had several surgeries and chemotherapy and several other treatments that have altered his life…and in many ways her life – forever. Now, I don’t know why she is taking her problems out on my daughter, but one thing is for sure – If she asks for forgiveness – my daughter will give it – just as Jesus gives it daily.

I’m not saying that we have to be the worlds punching bag – but holding a grudge in your heart can turn it to stone – If you’ve got a pet rock in your chest – just give it to God…he’s probably got a pretty big collection! (See above photo!! HAHA)

Can I really get 30 lashes for walking my dog???

Today in Iran a man was sentenced to 4 months in prison and 30 lashes – which means he is essentially either beaten on his back with a stick – or he is whipped with leather straps. His crime…WALKING HIS DOG IN PUBLIC!!! It seems that in Iranian culture dogs are considered unclean and are forbid being in public…are you kidding me??? In everyday life – outside of Church and Christian School we are told to be the “T” word. What is the “T” word you ask…It is one of those politically correct words that had been placed on topics that are more often than not, set AGAINST Christians. For example; if a person wants to worship the devil we are told we should be more “T” – (try to guess the word). If a person doesn’t think we should say “In God we Trust” in are pledge they say we should be more “T” of other people’s beliefs – or lack thereof. Or perhaps a person doesn’t believe in God we should not pray in their presence and be more “T” of their unbelief. If a copy of the Ten Commandments is in a place where there are ten people and nine of them are Christians – but one is not – then the Ten Commandments are removed and the Christians are told to be more “T” – Have you guessed it yet??? The word is Tolerant…It is a word I am learning to dislike more and more lately… It seems to only apply to Christians however. Christians should be more tolerant of other beliefs…but NO ONE need be tolerant of our faith and beliefs…But what does God have to say about it??? In Jeremiah Chapter 7 God speaks to Jeremiah and gives him a message to deliver to the people of Judah who are being rebellious. He tells them -

"Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the LORD. 3 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. 4 Do not trust in deceptive words and say, "This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!" 5 If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, 6 if you do not oppress the alien, the fatherless or the widow and do not shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not follow other gods to your own harm, 7 then I will let you live in this place, in the land I gave your forefathers for ever and ever. 8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless."

God is telling them, look, straighten up and you can live in this place – a place of peace and protection directly from the hand of God – Get away from the way you’ve been living and stop putting your faith in deceptive words that are worthless and put your faith in me. Seems pretty simple…right? It doesn’t sound to me like God is being very tolerant towards the people of Judah. What is the consequence of those who refuse to turn back to God – We need only to look in the next verse –

Jeremiah 9 - 29

9 " 'Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal and follow other gods you have not known, 10 and then come and stand before me in this house, which bears my Name, and say, "We are safe"-safe to do all these detestable things? 11 Has this house, which bears my Name, become a den of robbers to you? But I have been watching! declares the LORD.12 " 'Go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for my Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of my people Israel. 13 While you were doing all these things, declares the LORD, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer. 14 Therefore, what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears my Name, the temple you trust in, the place I gave to you and your fathers. 15 I will thrust you from my presence, just as I did all your brothers, the people of Ephraim.'16 "So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you. 17 Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18 The children gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough and make cakes of bread for the Queen of Heaven. They pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke me to anger. 19 But am I the one they are provoking? declares the LORD. Are they not rather harming themselves, to their own shame?20 " 'Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: My anger and my wrath will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and on the fruit of the ground, and it will burn and not be quenched.21 " 'This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Go ahead, add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! 22 For when I brought your forefathers out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices, 23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you. 24 But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. 25 From the time your forefathers left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again I sent you my servants the prophets. 26 But they did not listen to me or pay attention. They were stiff-necked and did more evil than their forefathers.'27 "When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer. 28 Therefore say to them, 'This is the nation that has not obeyed the LORD its God or responded to correction. Truth has perished; it has vanished from their lips. 29 Cut off your hair and throw it away; take up a lament on the barren heights, for the LORD has rejected and abandoned this generation that is under his wrath.”

This makes it very clear to me that God does not abide by the politically correct “T” word. God does not and will not tolerate our sin, backsliding, rejection, or bitterness – he will forgive – but he will not tolerate. And I do not believe we ought to be so quick to tolerate either. I don’t mean that we should be rude – insulting – unloving – or uncaring – to those who say they are offended by us – I think we ought to say we are offended that they are offended – then they can say they are offended that we are offended that they are offended….and so on – Then pray for them.As for the guy in Iran who has to spend 4 months in prison and 30 lashes for walking his dog…I guess the guy should have been more tolerant and left the dog in his basement to go to the bathroom instead of offending someone with his unclean pup – weird hugh?

What’s so bad about secular music???

When I was a kid growing up all I really had to listen to was secular music – you know, the music on every other radio station except 89.1 (The Reach FM). I really didn’t think it was a big deal then, but now I realize how much of a negative influence secular music had on me – and that was twenty-five years ago – things have gotten much more risky since then. Music with sexual lyrics, homosexual lyrics, cursing, hatred etc. has become the norm. It should be obvious to most of you that what you hear can affect the way you live your life. For example – if someone told you everyday that you were fat, eventually you’d start to believe it – even if it was a lie. Speaking of lies – does anyone know who the “father of all lies is”??? – You guessed it, that old adversary – the devil. When satan was known as Lucifer, he was a great and mighty angel – very popular amongst the other angels and particularly loved by God ' Ezekiel 28:11 “You were the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.” We must remember that some, not all music can come from evil sources no matter how lovely, beautiful or pleasing it may sound to the ears. For we know that the devil can masquerade as an angel of light (II Corinthians 11:14). Music, I believe, has a twofold purpose. To glorify God or not, it’s as simple as that. Music was initially created to glorify God, but what satan has done with it since his rebellion is whole different issue. You see, according to Ezekiel 28:13 satan was constructed with certain instruments built right into him – We know that before satan’s rebellion, the sole purpose of music was to bring pleasure to God –

“Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.”

The most important thing to focus on here is the last line which says that tabrets (an instrument sort of like a tambourine today) and pipes (like a flute) were actually a part of satan’s created being – meaning that music was literally in him. Seeing as though he was God’s most beloved angel we can assume that music was one of his primary responsibilities in heaven.

Now, with that understanding, can you see how important it is to protect yourself from secular music? It should be obvious how important music is to God and to satan –

I would also mention Ephesians 4:29:
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
The next time you are tempted to listen to the latest secular song – ask yourself if you think God is listening to it???

VALENTINE POETRY COMPETITION

Daniel Kaczowka

The teacher passed out and fell right off her chair.

My classmates are crying and gasping for air.

The hamster is howling and hiding his head.

The plants by the window are practically dead.

There's gas in the class; it's completely my fault,And smells like a chemical weapons assault.

So try to remember this lesson from me:

Don't take off your shoes in class after P.E.

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If it looks good - should we have it?

Here's a biblical description of something beautiful:

Ezekiel 28:13-

"...every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz and emerald, chrysolite, onyx and jasper, sapphire, turquoise and beryl. Your settings and mountings were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared. 14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones. -

HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!!

Now let me put this into perspective for you. God is describing something that is more beautiful than anyting he has ever created. This object that God is describing can turn into anything in an instant! It is made of diamonds, rubies and other very expensive jewls. What would you do if you came across it? Would you want it? The most beautiful thing that God ever created? Or would you pass it by?

Not too long ago I was stuck in this very predicament. I had an opportunity to buy something I had wanted for a long time. It was a perfect golf club to add to my golf bag. I paid a lot of money for it, and it was beautiful; in my opinion the most beautiful club that Kobra(c) makes. And so I spent the money and bought the club - and quickly learned that my ability to hit the ball had little to do with my club and more to do with my form. You see I could have saved my cash and worked on my swing for free - instead - I'm still no better a golfer than before, I just have a really pretty club now.

This may come as a surprise to you but the above description given by God in Ezekiel is of someone we all know far to well - here, listen to the rest of the descripton, then decide if you would want it -

Ezekiel 28:15-19

15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. 16 Through your widespread trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God, and I expelled you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.
17 Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings. 18 By your many sins and dishonest trade you have desecrated your sanctuaries. So I made a fire come out from you, and it consumed you, and I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching. 19 All the nations who knew you are appalled at you; you have come to a horrible end and will be no more. "

The above description is satan - before, during and after the fall - You see satan was made beautiful! He had incredible beauty and was put in charge of all of the angels, "your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor".

The next time you really want something you'd better think about what might be lerking behind that grand facade - you could get something more that a shiny new golf club.

Is it really cool to cuss??

Today I asked my three year old to make an angry face for me to use to illustrate this message; a photograph depicting anger, a reason someone might cuss - But as you can see from the picture, this is his angriest face - still a hint of a smile - praise God. It dawned on me that my three year old could not even pretended to be hateful. That's not to say he's never been angry, let's be realistic, he has a little sister! My point is that he is not at an age yet where he even realizes how to feign anger.

I have heard many Christians cussing over the years - myself included - but that begs the question - IS IT OK FOR CHRISTIANS TO USE CURSE WORDS? The answer quite simply is NO, of course not. I believe there are only two reasons Christians cuss:

1) Because they can not control their temper -
2) Because they think it's cool -

There really is no other reason Christians cuss. But what does God say about cussing, swearing, cursing, and other bad words?

Ephesians 4:29 - "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use and edifying that it might minister grace unto the hearers."

James 1:21 - "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and [abundance] of naughtiness, and receive with [gentelness] the engrafted word, which is able to save your soul."

Well, there doesn't really seem to be very much wiggle room for those of us who cuss, but what if you can't help it? What if you just loose your temper and say bad words? What does God say about us?

Well, according to Webster, the word Temper is defined as a "disposition of mind" - to lose your temper is literally "to lose your mind"! There are several verses focused on how and why to control your temper, but my favorite is this - James 1:19 - "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (20) "for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."

The next time you feel yourself getting angry think about James 1:19-20. This is an awesome example of how to use Gods Word to heal yourslef of anger. If you can learn to control your anger, then you can learn to control your language - If you're cussing just to be cool - You are what you speak - how cool is that?

Who do you see in the mirror?

Everytime I look in the mirror I just love what I see....YEAH RIGHT! Who say's that? Who looks in the mirror everyday and isn't a little self conscious about something? I would venture to say that we all would like to change something about ourselves. Some people are afraid they are too thin, some too overweight, crooked teeth, bad hair, big nose, pimples, too short, too tall, bad accent...the list goes on. But who are we really trying to impress anyway? Our friends? Our family? OURSELVES? God warns us about obsessing with our appearance - it's called VANITY, and yes, it's a sin...and for good reason.

"In 1997 two remarkable women died—Princess Diana and Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa died at age 87 of a heart ailment. Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris. She was 36. Diana had it all. She had influence, wealth, power, fame. She lived every young girl’s fairytale. She married the prince. She was probably the most photographed woman in the history of the world. She had a glamorous royal wedding and a spectacular royal divorce.
Mother Teresa, on the other hand, was born in what is now Macedonia in 1910. At the age of twelve, she felt strongly the call of God to be a missionary to spread the love of Christ. At the age of eighteen, she left home and joined the Sisters of Loreto. She devoted herself to working among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta.

Interestingly enough, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa knew each other and were fond of each other. They made a startling contrast. Diana was tall, stately, beautiful. Mother Teresa was small, only about 4’ 11’’. And she was hunched over because of arthritis in the back, so Diana looked about two feet taller than mother Teresa. Diana wore designer clothes. Mother Teresa wore a white sari that cost $1. And, of course, Mother Teresa was fifty years older than Diana.
But, you have to ask yourself, Which of these two women found peace and happiness and meaning in life? The answer is obvious. Not the royal princess.

Diana’s life was a tragedy. She was riddled with insecurity, attempted suicide numerous times, had several bouts with eating disorders, had a failed marriage. And in all that, every mistake she made, every misstatement, and every moral failure was broadcast around the globe."

Now, I don't mean to imply that Diana was vain; in reality she always appeared quite humble to me. My purpose for bringing you the illistration about Diana and Mother Teresa is to make a very relevent point - Neither, beauty, fame, wealth, pride, or perfection can bring happiness. There really is no reason to stand in front of the mirror detesting what God gave you. If you were thinner, you would be no happier - If you were taller, you'd be no happier - If you had better hair...you'd be no happier. Instead try this; ask God to use the attributes that he gave you - Ask him to help you be happy with who you are - and always remember, If someone doesn't like you because of the way you look - what do you think they see everytime they look in the mirror? - Pray for them

Focus Chapters:

Proverbs 31:30 - "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the lord - she shall be praised."

Jeremiah 4:30 - "What are you doing, you devastated one? Why dress yourself in scarlet and put on jewels of gold? Why color your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain... "