Beauty is on the inside...haha yeah right!

Why does it seem (maybe just to me) that a woman's worth is measure soley by her appearance? Who decided that? Who determined that you're only worth something as a woman as long as you do not have an ounce of fat on you and pretty face/features? Is that really all that matters anymore? Does it not matter if we are Godly women who love the Lord and try to follow and serve him? Does it matter anymore if someone is smart, funny, compassionate, giving, etc. etc. etc. Why is it always about appearance? The world has totally distorted our view on females I think. I am by NO MEANS a feminist but I am tired of being measured by my appearance or lack there of in some cases. I hate it! It's getting old. No wonder so many young girls and adult women have issues with self-esteem, eating disorders, etc. The world sends the message that all that matters is a women's appearance and sexuality. We'd like to limit it to just the world but unfortunately, even in the "Christian" world I've seen it as well. I just don't get it. Am I missing something?

Okay, I know appearance matters and I would agree that it does to a certain degree. But what message do we as Christians send when that's all we care about? Talk to myself here too. I'm obssessed with my appreance and not in a good way. I feel like the only worth I have is in how I look and that has come from a variety of influences. Yes some from the world's view but also from things I've seen/heard in Christian's views as well. I know that's not true and for me it is a CONSTANT battle, one that I unfortunately lose more than win. Okay maybe I'm a lot more insecure than other women are about their appearance. Maybe I am the only one who feels this way. I'm just tired of being judged by my appearance. Maybe if I weighed 100 lbs and looked like a supermodel I would feel differently! :) Who knows?!