What do you see when you look in the mirror?

I interviewed one of my closest friends Jessica, and I first asked her this question: What do you see when you look in the mirror? This was her response:

I usually judge myself too hard because I tend to compare myself to other girls that I know who are gorgeous, which I know is not right at all. I have to constantly remind myself that Jesus made me look like me and that I should be thankful for that. I could be the most gorgeous girl on the outside but I would much rather be beautiful on the inside;it will show on the outside. Looks aren't everything and I tend to worry about them way too much. I am praying for Jesus to help me with that and He is each day.

I asked myself the same question:
I've honestly had days where I didn't even want to look in the mirror because I would just stand there  picking out ever little thing that I thought was wrong with myself. I didn't even want to take pictures with anyone, because I would just look back at those pictures and wanting to cry. Comparing myself to other girls and making myself depressed. I really had to pray hard to realize that by comparing myself to others I was just letting the devil get to me, and letting him feed my insecurities. If you truly are a beautiful person inside, your inner beauty will shine bright and show through. Psalms 139:14 says I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvelous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right. This is one of my favorite scriptures because it reminds me that God made me for a reason. That I am beautiful, one of a kind and created by the most magnificent artists of them all.

I hope I helped at least one person, by sharing our own personal stories and for you to know you're not alone. There is a God above greater than any insecurities or fears that you may have.