God’s Couture
Couture– “the term for the clothing that designers create for an exclusive market of individual customers and exclusive boutiques …” www.glencoe.com/
Couture Finish– “Highly skilled finishing techniques to a hand sewn garment. These techniques are labor intensive and are rarely used by…” www.hillesodesigns.com
Most of you have heard the term couture in terms of the fashion industry. You have seen these beautiful one of a kind dresses on models 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 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 (my next blog will explain my problem solving Matrix: Do Something about 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!
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Good stuff, def stealing the term “God’s Couture”. Since I am God’s Couture, don’t see myself paying $90,000 for man’s version :). He created my inmost being and knit me together in my mother’s womb (Ps. 139:13)… now that’s REAL couture!
I love it!
Hey Dr. Guillory, congratulation on your blog page. I read it, it is good. Now you need to do a radio show on blogtalkradio. I do a show every Tuesday on all kinds of issues. I wish you lots of luck on your new journey.
Hey Ms. Harris. Thanks! Funny you should mention the blogshow, I am working on a few things right now and should start a show soon. I will be sure to tune in! Congrats to you also!
I love the term God’s Couture. This blog helped me to remember who I am in God’s eyes. Thanks for the encouragement
Hi Dr. Guillory! I have always looked up to you when you were at UTA. You were the one person I trusted and knew that I could count on the be honest and give me good advice about my academics. I am at a crossroads right now, about to graduate with my MSW in May and moving out of my apt of 4 years also around that time. I stressed about it so much for about a month: where will I work, where do I start, what if I don’t find a job? But I am trying so hard to give it all to God. I pray about it and once I do that I feel free of stress and worry. I do have some issues with praying and thinking God everyday continuously, but I am working on it. So I just wanted to thank you for this blog from those of us that do stray or may need a little encouragement or reminder that God is Awesome!
Hey! Love the blog, and the message you’re sending. “God’s Couture” truly drives home the point that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Prayerfully, more and more young women will not only hear this, but also believe it.
Shout out to Chinwe – that’s real talk!