Low Self-Esteem

Question:  I have low self-esteem.  What advice can you give me?

It is great that you have identified the problem. Now, what steps are you going to take to correct it?  No matter how much I tell you you're a beautiful person inside and out, or how caring and giving you are, how intelligent you are, or whatever other qualities you might have; that will not change how you feel about yourself.  Nobody else can change that!  Self-esteem can only be healed from the inside out, not the outside in.  Until you truly get connected with the One who created you and really tap into why He created you and what the scripture says He thinks of you; I'm afraid you will be stuck where you are.  There may be temporary fixes that come along and make you feel good but they will only be band-aid solutions, while the wound continues to fester beneath.  When you are running out of gas you don't go to the water fountain for a fill-up!  When running low on self-esteem, go to the source!  Self-esteem, much like trust, can only be rebuilt by the one who tore it down.......You!  You have to be willing to take the proper steps necessary to rebuild.  Even though God's word is filled with scriptures of who you are, until you make the conscious decision to accept it, you'll remain right where you are.  Lastly, I don't care if you have gained weight, your hair has fallen out, you have acne, or whatever you can find wrong with yourself.  Know that what you feel about yourself has nothing to do with what is going on on the outside.  If you have low self-esteem, you could lose weight or buy a wig and you would still find something else wrong.  So, get connected and tap into the Lord who created you and watch Him work wonders.  He is well aware of how you feel about yourself and I'm sure He has a lot to say to change your mind; you just have to believe it!