A Proper Fitting

One of my least favorite things to do is go bra shopping. It’s sometimes embarrassing, uncomfortable and expensive. But is has to be done. I have always done the deed by myself and have never really been pleased with the outcome. I’ve settled for some because they were less expensive only to have them wear out quickly. Others have lasted longer but left me feeling awkward in appearance.

My husband suggested that I get fitted at a nice department store so I would remove all the guessing and disappointments. That’s where, in my mind, the embarrassment would come in, no thank you. But finally one day I did. Of course I drove over an hour away to another town where I wouldn’t be recognized. Crazy how my mind works. To my surprise it was a very pleasant experience.

A trained professional took my measurements, asked my preferences and then made suggestions. The fashion show began. The young girl was so kind and encouraging. Come to find out I had been buying the wrong size all along. No wonder they didn’t fit well or look nice. The girl’s suggestions were spot on and I actually felt pretty in a bra.

You might wonder what this has to do with My God My Everything. Well before I went shopping I prayed that God would go with me. I was going to do something that I thought would be very uncomfortable, but for the right reasons.

That day turned out to be so much more than just a shopping day. I struggle with self-image and confidence. God answered my prayers and blessed my efforts by having me meet this girl at the store. Her words of encouragement and truth were done in such kindness that it calmed my nerves enough to look in the mirror and really see, me.

Fitted for the right size made all the difference. I looked better and felt comfortable and confident. For the first time in a long time, I felt acceptance of myself and how I was created. And I was in awe at the reminder that God cares about every detail of my life, even my bra size. Not in a crass way, but in a loving Godly way that let me know He knows my struggles with self-image and He cares about them too. He gave me a gift of confidence that day.

This was a unique way to remind me that I can talk to God about anything and everything. I need to be willing to step out and try and He will provide and guide me to the right outcome.

He is a personal and loving Savior. He created me and said that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. It felt great to see myself through His eyes that day.

My prayer

Father, Thank you for caring about every detail of my life. Your word says that we are Your masterpiece and that we are perfectly and wonderfully made. Help us to see ourselves as You see us. Let our confidence be in You and guide us in our relationship with You and others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Where does my help come from?

Ephesians 2:10

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

Psalm 139: 13:14

“For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.”