Britt Nicole has a song out called, Gold (see video link below). While it targets teens I think it applies to all of us young and not-so-young.

Too many times we allow ourselves to feel beaten up by life, by people in our lives, by work, by overwhelming responsibilities, by our age and health, and by our own judgements about who we are. But God has always believes the best in us. Always. Even if we feel beaten, God is our biggest cheerleader telling us, “You can do it!”

Sometimes something inside of us tells us that we’re not worth God’s love, that we’re not deserving. And it’s time, my friends, to let that go. Because no matter what you’ve done, where you’ve been, what you’ve heard or believe about yourself God loves you. Through His Son you’ve been redeemed. Shed that old skin and welcome in a new you!

Here are the lyrics to Gold. I find it very meaningful; I hope you do too.

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http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=W7KL7WNX

Gold By Britt Nicole

You were walking on the moon, now you’re feeling low
What they said wasn’t true, you’re beautiful
Sticks and stones break your bones, I know what you’re feeling
Words like those won’t steal your glow, you’re one in a million

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you’ve been told, you’re worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it’s your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you’re gold)
You’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold you’re gold)

Well everybody keeps score, afraid you’re gonna lose
Just ignore they don’t know the real you
All the rain in the sky can’t put out your fire
Of all the stars out tonight, you shine brighter

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you’ve been told, you’re worth more than gold
So hold your head up high, it’s your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you’re gold)
You’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold you’re gold)

So don’t let anybody tell you that you’re not loved
And don’t let anybody tell you that you’re not enough
Yeah there are days when we all feel like we’re messed up
But the truth is that we’re all diamonds in the rough
So don’t be ashamed to wear your crown
You’re a king you’re a queen inside and out
You glow like the moon, you shine like the stars
This is for you, wherever you are

Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, oh, oh,
You’re gold

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world
Whatever you’ve been told, you’re worth more than gold
(So hold your head) So hold your head up high,
It’s your time to shine
From the inside out it shows, you’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold, you’re gold)
You’re worth more than gold
(Gold gold you’re gold)

So don’t be ashamed to wear your crown
You’re a king you’re a queen inside and out