An Open Letter to My Body
The following letter was shared on behalf of one of our brave clients who wishes to remain anonymous. Written as one of her therapy “homwork” assignments, this letter was processed in session with our client. After she shared it, we knew we had to share it with you. Please read slowly and digest carefully; this is a message to God’s daughters that cannot be ignored.
My dear precious daughter,
I have loved you since the very beginning. When I formed you ever so perfectly in your mother’s womb. I knew how many hairs you would have, every circumstance you would go through, and every life event you would accomplish. I knew what you needed to be to be created perfectly. There was no mistake in making you.
From your hazel eyes, to your soft skin, to every freckle and wrinkle. I made them. I made you. I designed you. I knew what your struggles would be. I knew what you would love and hate, yet remember, I knew what you needed to be. I knew how to create you perfectly and that is exactly what I did.
My sweet, sweet daughter. I have heard you as you have praised your body, and I have heard you as you have begged for it to change. Precious one, I wouldn’t change any part of how I created you. You may not see it now, but my precious daughter, you are perfect. You are perfect because I say you are. You are perfect because I created you.
Turn all of your frustrations about your body to me. I can handle them. Not only can I handle them, but I want to show you how perfect you are. From the shape of your eyes, to your widow’s peak, to your arms, chest, stomach, hips, legs, and feet. I created you. I knew how tall you would be. I knew how many people your arms would need to hug and comfort, I knew the perfect design for you and that is why I chose to create you just the way you are.
My dear daughter, I know you think that life would be easier with a smaller waist, or more toned arms. I hear the enemy when he speaks to you and you listen. I want you to lean into me. Tell me the things you think you need, but remember, I know what you need. I say you are perfect just the way you are. Your stomach is not a mistake or a flaw. Your stomach is not to hold you back and to make you different. Your stomach is part of my creation.
As I gave the earth light and created the animals, mountains, and rivers, I knew what the world needed. Just as I knew what you needed. If you take anything away from my letter to you, know that there are no flaws in you. That I am not surprised or concerned about your appearance. I love you more than you can even fathom and I say you are beautiful. Your beauty goes so deep. My hope for you is that you are able to see yourself through my eyes. To see the perfect body that I created for you to have on earth. Remember, I knew what you needed.
My most precious daughter, I love you and I am able to carry your concerns. I am firm, and unchangeable. My opinion of you will not be swayed. No matter what the world says about you. Listen to me when I say, “you are perfect”. You are loved, and you are wonderfully made.
I love you and am proud of my creation,
God.
