When you look at yourself, what do you really see? Why is it that so many of us obsess over the outside and ignore the incredible gifts planted deep within us? We forget that the Spirit of God lives on the inside, shaping our true value long before anyone notices our appearance.In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk About It, Pastor E challenges the way we see ourselves, our value, and our God-given identity.With raw honesty, he breaks down why most people spend their lives focused on the wrapping, the body, the image, the imperfections, while completely missing the treasure God placed on the inside. From childhood Christmas memories to the pressures of society to the lies we believe about ourselves, Pastor E reminds us that the gift has never been the box. It has always been the heart.He dives deep into how trauma, life experiences, and insecurity distort our perception, and how renewing your vision can unlock the dream you once had, the purpose you still carry, and the spirit of God that lives in you.If you have been measuring yourself by your past, your weight, your mistakes, your stretch marks, or anyone else’s opinion, this episode is your wake up call. It is time to stop judging the wrapping and rediscover the gift.Let’s talk about it. Let’s see clearly. Let’s find that gift again.In This Episode:[00:59] What do you see?[01:31] Judging by appearances[02:54] The true value of the gift[03:53] Self-worth and brokenness[04:55] Focusing on the outside[06:11] Spirit of God within[07:34] Relationships and inner value[08:31] Example from TV show Power[09:52] Aging and self-acceptance[10:27] Image of God and self-reflection[12:07] Character and internal change[13:24] Dealing with criticism[14:29] Final encouragement and farewellNotable Quotes[01:09] "I feel like our vision is off a little bit. We look at things the wrong way. We're looking at things from the wrong perception" — Pastor E[01:26] "My mom already said, hey, if you go looking for something, you're going to find it" — Pastor E[02:09] "if we can change the way that you see, this is where we're going to begin to see better." — Pastor E[04:31] "The gift is not the wrapping. The gift is not the box. The gift is what's inside." — Pastor E[05:05] "You don't believe that you're a gift, but God saying, you're a gift to me. You're precious in my sight. You were fearfully and wonderfully made, but you don't believe." — Pastor E[06:11] "We pay attention to what's outside. We always looking at this person, Oh, this person got big lips or, you know, whatever." — Pastor E[07:26] "So the gift that we all have is the spirit of God. And it's on the inside." — Pastor E[10:53] “God is in, he's in the center. He's already on the inside of us. We pay attention to the gift wrappings.”— Pastor E[12:30] “Let's stop paying attention to the outside, to the outside of people.”Resource and LinksLet's Talk About It PodcastAppleSpotifyPastor Eric Brown WebsiteEmail

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