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So this was what a friend of mine wrote: 

"I reckon you hear this every now and then but let me just repeat it- things are better said than done. It's easy to say "Don't let others' words bring you down"... but like an old cliche, there is only so much a man can take. 

You're not that pretty.

You're not that fair.

You're not that smart.

You're not good enough. 

Hearing all these negativity is not a joke. It's so hard to hold your head up high when people around you keep pushing you down."

Yes, there is only so much a man can take. But it is written; 

"The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace." (Psalm 29:11/ NIV) 

It is true. Man is weak. We are weak. But there goes the good news! We can always ask Him for strength. And again, please be reminded that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). People's words may be too loud and negativity may blur that good news, but there's another good news! You can always have a reminder (The Bible is waiting to be opened and read). I can hear you repeating that easier-said-than-done crap but c'mon! You know you're more than that... the greatest Creator created you! How can you feel you aren't good enough. 

It just takes courage and yes, a whole lotta strength to be able to hold your head up high despite the negative whispers of the enemy. It is possible. You can do that through Him who gives you strength. 

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