Did you know October 17th is National Body Confidence Day?  I bet some of you didn't know there was such a thing, which led me to think about how many people really struggle with confidence when it comes to their body image.  

I'm sure if I were to ask you to share three things you would change about yourself if you could, most people wouldn't have a problem coming up with a list of more than three.  I've been guilty myself.

We spend more time with ourselves than with anyone else, and we get to see the parts of ourselves that no one else gets to see.  As a result it is very easy to see and become obsessed with every flaw and area of imperfection.  

Often times as we transition from household our mirror to a world filled with filtered photos and messages through the media and marketing, that paint the picture of perfection; it is easy to have our self-image and body-image take a big hit.

Well sweetheart, take the pressure off yourself starting today.  Perfection isn't real.  Even for those people you perceive to be "perfect", I guarantee you there are things even they wish they could change or improve about themselves. 

Instead of striving for "perfection" strive for progress in becoming the best you. I encourage you to begin to fully embrace the skin you are in.  That doesn't mean that you won't put efforts towards being the healthiest you can be in mind, body and spirit; but it simply means to re-examine your motives and methods and begin to embrace yourself along every step of the journey.  

Question:  What can you stop, start or continue when it comes to loving the skin you are in?

Have you ever wanted to do something or better yet, felt like God was calling to you to do something, yet those around your didn't get the memo?  Have you ever had a dream in your heart that you planned to pursue, only to have your hopes and dreams dashed by people who questioned your vision, or may have even questioned your sanity?

I know how it is to have something in your heart or mind that is vividly clear to you, yet it may not make sense to those around you. But I have come to learn that even in those moments in life, if you truly feel the vision or dream you have been given is divine and something God is calling you to do, then you have no other option than to muster the confidence and courage to move forward with it.  

Even those who have an amazing support system, as I do, may find yourself in seasons where you have to move forward despite the uncertainty or reassurance of others.  It's called FAITH.  

I have learned that it's in those seasons that I have seen God do HIs greatest work, because I have had to trust in Him and Him alone.  

I challenge you today to tune into the one frequency that matters most.  Ask yourself, and be sure to listen for the answer to "What would God have me do?".  If it truly is a God move, those around you will eventually catch up and instead of asking "Why you're doing it", they will ask "How you did it?".