God Made Me Beautiful Inside and Out

 God Made Me Beautiful Inside and Out 👑💅🏾💇🏾‍♀️💄

Sometimes it’s hard to see what God sees in me. I’ve been my harshest critic—always hard on myself, building walls around my heart 💜 so no one could see my insecurities.

But God has a way of showing you your worth, even when you’re at your lowest.

Years ago, I prayed,

“God, help me see myself the way You see me. God, help me love myself the way You love me.” And He answered.

God opened my eyes to new things. He’s taught me to trust Him no matter my circumstances. I never imagined He would teach me to love myself and others with the kind of deep, unconditional love I have now.

Today, I take joy and pride in loving my size, my beauty, and the person He created me to be. My self-esteem is secure—not because of people’s approval, but because I know who I am and whose I am.

I’ve learned it’s okay to dress in a way that expresses who I am. I can dye my hair, wear makeup 💄, or paint my nails 💅🏾 without guilt. For too long, I tried to fit the image the church told me to have—quiet colors, no hair dye, no boldness in my appearance.

But God reminded me: He made me unique. He loves me for me. And what needs changing in my life, He will change in His way, in His time.

Thank You, Jesus, for loving me exactly as I am. Thank You for teaching me to appreciate the beauty You’ve given me—inside and out—and for pouring Your love into me until I could finally love myself too.

Scriptures That Remind Me of My Beauty in Christ

📖 Psalm 139:13–16 MSG – Read Here

📖 Job 33:4 ESV – Read Here

📖 Genesis 21:6 NLT – Read Here

📖 Song of Songs 6:4 FBV – Read Here

📖 Song of Songs 1:15 NLT – Read Here

📖 Ezekiel 16:11 NLT – Read Here

Prayer

Father in Heaven,

Thank You for shaping me inside and out. Thank You for forming me in my mother’s womb with purpose, beauty, and value.

Forgive me for the times I doubted Your creation or compared myself to others. Teach me daily to see myself through Your eyes—full of grace, strength, and worth.

Lord, help me walk boldly in the person You’ve made me to be. Let me express myself with joy, confidence, and freedom, knowing that I belong to You.

What needs to change in me, I trust You to change in Your timing. Let my beauty, both inside and out, reflect Your light to the world.

I praise You for loving me unconditionally. Thank You for restoring my self-esteem, renewing my joy, and reminding me that I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Written by: Taji Lechelle Edmonds

Brand: Bold and Blunt for Christ

Tagline: Crowned by Grace. Bold in Faith.

Blog: https://babfchrist.blogspot.com

🖤 When No One Gets It — But God Does!

 🖤 When No One Gets It — But God Does! 

Bold and Blunt for Christ ✝️

👑Crowned by Grace. Bold in Faith.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:10 (NLT)

“Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can fully share its joy.”

There are seasons in life where the pain is so personal, words can’t express it — and the joy is so deep, others can’t quite celebrate it like you want them to.

Sometimes you want to explain your grief, but people just don’t get it. Other times, you try to share your wins, and it falls flat because they didn’t walk through the fire with you. This verse reminds us that both sorrow and joy are deeply personal experiences — and that’s not a bad thing. It’s a spiritual reality.

💔 “Each heart knows its own bitterness…”

That means your pain is sacred. People might see your smile and have no idea what it costs you just to show up. Let them guess. God knows the real weight you’re carrying.

😊 “…and no one else can fully share its joy.”

Your victories are yours. That moment you finally healed, forgave, or started over — nobody but God truly knows what it took. And that’s okay. Your joy doesn’t need validation.

💡 Bold Reminder:

You don’t owe people your full story.

You owe yourself the space to feel deeply and heal completely.

And you owe God the praise — because He’s the only One who’s been there the whole time.

🙏 Prayer:

Father God,

Thank You for understanding the parts of me I can’t even explain. You know my pain, my breakthroughs, and my joy in ways no one else can. When I feel unseen, remind me that You see everything. Walk with me through every season, and let my heart rest in the truth that I am never alone — not in sorrow and not in celebration. In Jesus’ name, amen.

👑 Written by Taji Lechelle Edmonds

Founder of Bold and Blunt for Christ

Crowned by Grace. Bold in Faith.

This Could Have Been My Son — Why We Must Speak Out

 This Could Have Been My Son — Why We Must Speak Out

I watched a video today that shook me. Police pulled a Black man out of his car and beat him in the street. I couldn’t stop thinking… That could have been my son. That could have been your son. That could have been any of us.

As a mother, this breaks my heart. As a Black woman, it fuels a fire in me. We are tired. Tired of watching Black and Brown bodies treated like they don’t matter. Tired of crying over names that become hashtags. Tired of wondering if the people we love will make it home safe.

But we will not be silent. God did not call us to sit quietly when injustice rises.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.” — Proverbs 31:8 (NLT)

As believers, we are called to fight for justice — not just with words, but with action, with prayer, and with boldness. This isn’t just a social issue. It’s a heart issue. A human issue. And a spiritual battle.

We must pray.

We must speak.

We must protect.

We must demand better.

I’m praying for every mother who has to wonder if her child will be the next headline. I’m praying for hearts to change, for justice to rise, and for God’s hand to cover our communities.

But I’m also speaking boldly — because silence is not an option.

🔗 Watch the video here    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMYWN0KuwGA/?igsh=OXlwYmM5aDR6a2ti

A Prayer for Justice, Protection, and Healing

Father God,

We come before You with heavy hearts. Lord, we are hurting. We are angry. We are tired. We see injustice all around us — violence against Black and Brown men and women — and it breaks us. But we know You are a God of justice, a God who hears the cries of the oppressed.

Your Word says, “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” (Isaiah 1:17)

So today, we cry out for justice.

We cry out for protection over our sons, our brothers, our fathers, and our friends.

We cry out for healing in our communities.

Lord, give us boldness to speak truth.

Give us wisdom to act in love but with power.

Cover every Black and Brown life with Your hand of protection.

Break the chains of racism, hatred, and abuse of power.

And Father, heal our hearts. Give us strength to keep going, to keep standing, and to keep fighting for what is right in Your eyes. Let us not grow weary in doing good.

In Jesus’ mighty name we pray,

Amen.

Crowned by Grace. Bold in Faith.

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