Found this interesting piece on ‘One Plus the One blog’ and decided to share it here, enjoy!
I know a lot of ladies who love shoes and have an overflowing
rack/closet full of them! Some take it a step further and would do
almost anything for a pair with a good name – Blahniks, Louboutins,
Jimmy Choos, Steigers and Mius.
I don’t need to tell you how much a pair of such cost.. a small fortune
most of the time but some people don’t mind sacrificing other pleasures
to indulge in a pair.
most of the time but some people don’t mind sacrificing other pleasures
to indulge in a pair.
Now, in many cases, you would see a very good
imitation of a pair of designer shoes and only close inspection will
make you the wiser. In fact, you don’t even need an imitation, as you
could see identical shoes with differing prices and the only obvious
difference is the name of the brand.. In many cases, the price is not
only about the shoes but the name behind the shoes..
imitation of a pair of designer shoes and only close inspection will
make you the wiser. In fact, you don’t even need an imitation, as you
could see identical shoes with differing prices and the only obvious
difference is the name of the brand.. In many cases, the price is not
only about the shoes but the name behind the shoes..
Poor Doggy! |
In equal vein, it’s time you and I truly check the name of the brand that we carry. Who made you? Who is backing you?
It’s not just about who you see now or what you perceive about who you
are, a huge part of your worth is down to the quality of your maker, the
strong backing of the name on the label that you carry!
are, a huge part of your worth is down to the quality of your maker, the
strong backing of the name on the label that you carry!
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27
1. You are not common – You are customized, high grade,
made with the best material and loads of attention.. You didn’t know
that? You need to read the first chapter of the Bible again! God breathe
in you.. Like, the ALMIGHTY God put His life inside you, He made you in
His own image, after His likeness. While He spoke other creatures into
being, He formed you lovingly and breathe in you. He wasn’t distracted
when He made you, He knew what He was doing. You were not mass produced,
God took time with you and when He saw the finished product, He Himself
said it was “very good” (Gen 1:31)…
The next day, He deserved a break and rested 🙂 .. Don’t ever think or
let anyone tell you that you are common or ordinary or that there is
nothing special about you.. (Say what?!!)
made with the best material and loads of attention.. You didn’t know
that? You need to read the first chapter of the Bible again! God breathe
in you.. Like, the ALMIGHTY God put His life inside you, He made you in
His own image, after His likeness. While He spoke other creatures into
being, He formed you lovingly and breathe in you. He wasn’t distracted
when He made you, He knew what He was doing. You were not mass produced,
God took time with you and when He saw the finished product, He Himself
said it was “very good” (Gen 1:31)…
The next day, He deserved a break and rested 🙂 .. Don’t ever think or
let anyone tell you that you are common or ordinary or that there is
nothing special about you.. (Say what?!!)
2. Handle with care, respect and love – Have you seen the
way some people hug their designer bags and take extra care to look
after their expensive shoes? (When you consider how much you paid for
it, it better serve you for longgg! lol). You need to start to respect
how incredibly precious you are and treat your body, soul and spirit
with the utmost care! Do you know who you are? Like really, do you? Stop
permitting anything and anyone mis-handle you, don’t dis-respect
yourself. Check your label.. You didn’t come cheap!
way some people hug their designer bags and take extra care to look
after their expensive shoes? (When you consider how much you paid for
it, it better serve you for longgg! lol). You need to start to respect
how incredibly precious you are and treat your body, soul and spirit
with the utmost care! Do you know who you are? Like really, do you? Stop
permitting anything and anyone mis-handle you, don’t dis-respect
yourself. Check your label.. You didn’t come cheap!
3. You have a purpose – You did not just happen – you
weren’t made because God had extra material, you were made with a
purpose in mind. God was purposeful about you. No matter where you are
right now or what your past has been, I want you to understand that God
knew what He was doing when He made you. You may have come from a broken
home or been termed as ‘accidental’, a ‘mistake’ ‘useless’
‘good-for-nothing’.. Check your label again.. If it reads “Made by
Parents” or “Made by Spouse” or “Made by Bully” then you can fret, but
if your label reads like mine then you know that if they didnt make you
they don’t have the power to decide what you were made for or who you
are!
weren’t made because God had extra material, you were made with a
purpose in mind. God was purposeful about you. No matter where you are
right now or what your past has been, I want you to understand that God
knew what He was doing when He made you. You may have come from a broken
home or been termed as ‘accidental’, a ‘mistake’ ‘useless’
‘good-for-nothing’.. Check your label again.. If it reads “Made by
Parents” or “Made by Spouse” or “Made by Bully” then you can fret, but
if your label reads like mine then you know that if they didnt make you
they don’t have the power to decide what you were made for or who you
are!
Do you know why you need to love yourself? Because you are priceless!
When you look in the mirror, you are looking at the product of a Maker
with a cast-iron reputation, with years of experience of never making a
mistake. His reputation precedes Him and you can solidly bank on His
brand. It’s not only about you, it begins with the brand that you carry,
the name on your label.
When you look in the mirror, you are looking at the product of a Maker
with a cast-iron reputation, with years of experience of never making a
mistake. His reputation precedes Him and you can solidly bank on His
brand. It’s not only about you, it begins with the brand that you carry,
the name on your label.
Sadly, if you do not recognize or appreciate your worth, it is easy for
someone to tell you otherwise. It is easy for you to mis-handle or
maltreat the greatness in you. It is possible for you to live below your
potential and not fulfil your purpose. That’s a grave tragedy.
someone to tell you otherwise. It is easy for you to mis-handle or
maltreat the greatness in you. It is possible for you to live below your
potential and not fulfil your purpose. That’s a grave tragedy.
Don’t do that to yourself, you did not come cheap – take pride in that
knowledge, show yourself some good old solid love and be grateful to God
for it…. If ever in doubt, check your label again.
knowledge, show yourself some good old solid love and be grateful to God
for it…. If ever in doubt, check your label again.