We are loved and accepted

Today's society continually is telling us that we're not good enough.

Advertisements compare us to some idealized look, or tell us that we're not complete without the latest gadget. Well, I'm tired of trying to measure up. And I believe that a majority of society feels that way -- look at the popularity of the award-winning Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.

What it all comes down to is that we cannot feel good about ourselves if we constantly are comparing ourselves to others. Our self-esteem comes from God, who loves and accepts us unconditionally -- just look at Romans 8:38-39.