A Unique, Complex & Customized Creation

Have you ever run into someone that reminds you of someone else? Have you ever talked to a co-worker, a stranger, a friend, an adopted family member, or anyone....and seen that they did 1 or 2 things that reminded you of someone else you know? We even say to the person; Oh my goodness, you are just like ________(fill in the blank), or you remind me of my _______, or my ________ does the exact same thing, or my ________ is just that same way! Now, in as much as someone else triggers the resemblance of another person; they are NOT and NEVER going to be exactly that person. In other words, each person is a unique, complex, and customized creation. God created each one of us with intention and specifics. The only image you and I are replicated as, is God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Comforter - The Holy Spirit: all 3 of Him. (Genesis 1:26..Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness) There are numerous verses in the bible that certify our uniqueness in God and our creation in Him. (Psalm 139:13...For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb) (Jeremiah 1:5...Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee...) Understanding this should not only bring confidence that you are exceptional and the only one of your kind; but it ought to boost you up for greatness. Greatness, in everything you do, in everywhere you go and with everyone you meet. You are an entire body of greatness! Whatsoever God has put in you, has to be manifested by you alone! If you are not being yourself, then who is? NO ONE! You are complex: You are multifaceted. You are a personality of distinctive emotions. You have different expressions according to different moods, depending on the different days. Just COMPLEX! But its great! :) You are customized: You are just the way you needed to be; with your own tailored strengths and weaknesses. You are made in the right fabric of mind, will and emotions. You are God's personalized special creation. You are His workmanship.

Reason, Season and/or Lifetime

Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support; to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. So, whether someone has been in your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime; be thankful that they were actually a part of your life. Posted by another "Righteous Woman", ~ Houston, Texas

Bring, Swap and Relax!

Ladies, our first meeting is coming soon and here are some things we'll be discussing. What are some of the ways you relax? What do you do when you need to get away? Do you REALLY relax? When was the last time you had some good rest and/or sleep? What are some of your tips on relaxing? Bring a relaxation basket/bag with you.....of ways you would like to relax or ways that you do relax. It could be your favorite CD, your favorite body scrub, a gift certificate to a spa treatment, some candles, body lotion or shower gel set, a good book, manicure and/or pedicure gift certificate, aromatherapy basket, tickets to a show, your favorite snack & beverage, movie & popcorn, your favorite make-up set or whatever else that you do to get away/relax. GET CREATIVE! Bring a basket to share, swap a basket with someone else, then go home and relax away! Saturday, Feb. 13th - 11:30-1:30pm Visit our facebook & twitter. Email: arighteouswoman@ymail.com Be a friend on www.facebook.com Follow us on: www.twitter.com/arighteouswoman

Happy New Year Ladies!

Well, here we are again! At the very beginning of the new year. This is usually where we start thinking of different things:

• Where am I now?
• Is this where I wanted to be?
• I really need to lose some weight this year?
• Why don't I have any friends?
• Why am I not married yet? My clock is ticking...
• What plan does God have for me?
• Is this really the job I want?
• I need to move to another state and get away
• I need a vacation
• Where are all my good friends?
• I really need to go back to school
• I need to do something to make him propose? This is my year!

etc, etc, etc. While these are all good intentions, I think we put way too much pressure on ourselves. Now, its good to have goals and aspirations, however, its better to pursue tangible and feasible dreams. So, ok for me...for the past year, I have wanted to lose like 10-15 pounds and I am not the type to go to the gym (AT ALL) but I know that this is one of the ways to accomplish this goal. So, what do I do? Obviously, in as much as I despise the gym and have no motivation for working out...I realize that if I am serious about achieving this goal, I will have to brace myself and change some things. My point is, my focus needs to change from the big pressure of losing weight, to the small milestones of changing my diet and exercising somehow each week. You may have an entirely different goal in mind: maybe you want to be in a relationship...well, there are different things you may need to change (your focus, your attitude, your perspective on life, your perspective about men, your expectations, etc). Or maybe you want to buy a home..well, you might want to take a look at your expenses, your options, your credit report, your loan options) and see what steps you need to take. New year resolutions are HUGE pressures, in my experience because the always come annually; but small milestones are attainable daily. Check us out on: www.twitter.com/arighteouswoman www.facebook.com