God’s Couture 

By Dr. G

Most of you have heard the term "couture" in regards to the fashion industry. You have seen these beautiful one of a kind dresses on medels and celebrities. According to www.vintagetextile.com/ a couture dress could cost up to $90,000--(what tha???...for a dress--Really?!) A couture gown is one of a kind, specially made and often hand sewn...ladies, you are God's couture.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). He created you for a purpose and in His image. Do you know how special you are? “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:30 

There is no one else in the world like you. You are one of a kind. Please know and recognize this! I adopted the phrase God’s Couture from a talented young woman, Austen Brown, during a youth event and thought, “wow, I love that phrase and that is who we are, but do we know this?”I have worked with many fabulous girls and women who did not know their worth or even know they were worthy. I’ve met girls and women who have had low self-esteem, had self-doubt, settled in many areas of their lives and that should not be. As ladies, we will have low self-esteem or be insecure about some things from time to time.

Take me for example, there have been times when I was not happy with my looks and to be honest, this feeling still sneaks up. Also, there have been times when I felt that I didn’t know what I was doing at work or school.  And at times, I have just been a bit confused about what the future has in store. When I have these feelings, I remember that I am a woman of God, remember how blessed I am, and pray about the situation. Additionally, if there is something about me or my situation that I don’t like (and can change it)—I should either work on it or shut up.

Nugget for the day—think of 10 things that are great about you and make you unique and fabulous. Write them down. When you feel down about anything, remember the items on the list and most importantly remember you are God’s couture and you better work it!