What is the purpose of the Victoria Secret Fashion Show, anyway? I'm sure many would argue it is for marketing purposes, but let's just be honest... are you really interested in purchasing that 10 million dollar bra? And even if the sole purpose of the show is for marketing reasons, is that the honest reason you will be watching tonight? I honestly can't tell you what the purpose is, but I think you should at least think about what you are getting yourself into before indulging yourself into a big pile of self pity because that's normally what you'll end up in.
Today I have read countless tweets and posts on Facebook about the excitement for tonight's fashion show, but the sad thing is... in a few hours the mood is going to completely shift. It happens every year. Girls begin posting negative things about themselves on social media, and they diminish their own self worth for the entire world to see, all the while talking about how "sexy" the VS angels are. No telling the numerous negative thoughts about their own worth that they keep to themselves. Honestly, some of the posts that I read genuinely concern me. I will say some of the posts are just lighthearted comments and over dramatized jokes trying to get attention; however, it really does break my heart because with the new year just around the corner, I know that many girls are secretly making resolutions to become just like these models. The sad part is, I know that these girls will go to any lengths to achieve their goals.
Just search Twitter if you don't believe me.. That's what I did.
"Currently feeling suicidal because I'm not a Victoria Secret model"
"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels #VSfashionshow"
"Wishing I ate less and threw up more"
"RIP self esteem"
"Skipping all of my meals today in honor of the VS fashion show"
You get the idea, right?
I'm not sitting here trying to condemn Victoria Secret or even the girls who choose to watch the fashion show tonight. I just want to share my heart on the matter...
I use to struggle with comparison a lot. Whether it was someone I personally knew or a celebrity, I would find myself comparing my looks, circumstances, and my life to theirs. It became an unhealthy "habit" I formed which ultimately just resulted in a bunch of jealousy and unsatisfaction with myself. We all deal with comparison at some point in our lives (some more than others), and if you say you've never compared yourself to anyone else before, you're lying.
I guess in a sense that's why my heart hurts so deeply for the girls who compare themselves to these models, because I've been there. I have sat in self pity night after night because of comparison before. I know the damage it can do to ones self. I know the pain it can cause, and I know how much it takes to walk confidently again. However, I also now know that there is a way out of it, and that is through Christ. I have come to the realization that I am more than the sum of my appearance, my mistakes, or my circumstances. I am more because I am a daughter of The King. I am more because I was created in the image of God. I am more because I was bought with the precious blood of Christ, and let me tell you; YOU are more too!
Tonight, I just ask that if you choose to watch the Victoria Secret Fashion Show, don't sit there and compare yourself to the models. Don't allow your self esteem and self worth to be destroyed by a fashion show on TV. Don't make resolutions to be someone your not. Simply be yourself and the person God created you to be. And for those who are not watching tonight, I ask that you please pray with me for the girls who are hurting because of their distorted views of themselves. Pray that they will soon find peace in knowing that they are worthy and beautiful because they are daughters of The King.
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