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{Beauty} What is Beauty?

July 20, 2015July 9, 2015 UYM

Written by: Taylor Horner

We all have our own definition of what beauty is. We all have our own likes and dislikes and we all have different ways of judging what beauty consists of, whether it would be outward or inward beauty. I remember scrolling through Facebook one day when I came across this shared post that a younger woman I know added to her page. What I read absolutely broke my heart. In the post it said “Share this if a boy has ever called you ugly.” It is so sad to see the effect that such harsh words can have on someone. Though we all go through many changes of what we look like and who we are, I want to remind all of you that you ARE beautiful. It doesn’t matter what some guy says in class or what one girl says to one of her friends. Nothing can take away the beauty that God has put in your life.

God made you through His own image, he sees you as perfect and he will put people in your life that will see you as beautiful as well. Do not listen to those who speak words that are not filled with the love. We need to be around and influenced by people who build us up instead of tear us down.

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4

Though dressing up and feeling pretty is wonderful, it is important to remember that the beauty and warmth you give off to others in your personality is more important then how you look. Looks do not last, but the memories people have of you and how you affected them do. Attempt to be beautiful on the inside, as negative words can have an awful impact on someone’s life.

We have to learn to love ourselves, inside and out before we can show love for others. As how can we show love, if we cannot accept it? I want to remind you today if you haven’t been told: you are beautiful, you are kind, you are strong, creative, dependable, and you are loved by one amazing God who thinks you are beautiful inside and out.

“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

Attempt today to look at the heart of people instead of the outward appearance. Make your heart the most beautiful thing you have today.

Until Next Time,

~Taylor

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{Beauty} Just One Thing…

July 13, 2015July 11, 2015 UYM

Written by: Joceline Sweeney

I remember (back in the day… I have to say that because after all, I am 38 years old! ) when I was a teenager I was surrounded by what I considered to be beautiful friends, blond ones, tan ones, … In my mind this is what pretty looked like and let me tell you when I look into the mirror all I saw was a pale faced-freckled girl, with frizzy brown hair!

Definitely NOT what I considered to be beautiful. I struggled with much insecurity about my looks because at that time, I hadn’t learn to appreciate my own unique, beautiful qualities. I began to try to change myself to look more “beautiful.” My first plan of action was dying my frizzy brown hair with this “wonderful” new product called ‘Sun In.’ Most of you won’t even know what that is but, the girl on the bottle had gorgeous blond hair and the promise on the back of the bottle was, if you sprayed this product in your hair and applied some heat it would turn your hair a beautiful shade of blond. But as far as I can recall, they neglected to inform you (or I may have skipped the warning parts!) that the more time you spent in the SUN (a source of heat!!) it would continue to lighten your hair! My hair turned a brazen blond-orange! (not as in sweet red headed orange no no…orange like the actual fruit!) It completely dried out my hair and I had to brush it very gently because it would literally break off if I didn’t. It was like straw!!!

ON top of ruining my hair, I tried laying in the sun to tan my pasty white skin, yep you guessed it, all I got was MORE freckles!! My plan to “beautify” myself was seriously crashing and my skin was burning!

One day in our school devotional time, my teacher was talking to us about finding “just one thing “that we liked about ourselves, something we may have even found beautiful …Hmmm, I literally sat there for quite a few minutes trying to think of something…nope I wasn’t getting anything, but then I remembered I had thought my feet were kind of pretty, although rather large, I found them kind of cute, so I focused on those. Then before I knew it, as I was thinking positively about my feet, I continued to find ”just one thing” that I liked about myself. A new appreciation for my uniqueness had been sparked.

I was, much to my surprise, now embracing my porcelain skin, with all of those sweet sun kissed spots and when my hair finally returned to its normal color, it really wasn’t that bad, it was so much better than straw!

So if you struggle like I did (and still sometimes do!) with insecurity about the way you look…Stop and find “just one thing”, focus on that and then keep repeating, until you too can truly appreciate how beautiful the girl in the mirror really is!!!

(P.S. My husband loves my freckles!)

Until Next Time,

~Joceline

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{UYM Runway} Summer Sensations!

July 12, 2015August 24, 2015 UYM

Written by: Angela Ridsdale

One of the hardest things to do in my daily routine is to get dressed. As I start to look into my closet many thoughts run through my head.

Does this look okay? Am I comfortable? Is this okay for the weather? Am I covered and acceptable? Is this outfit going to change my path on the journey I want to be on with God?

And that’s just on the days when I can stop and think before the rush of my daily lifestyle. I’ll admit sometimes I lose sight of what it’s all about. I put my own comfort first not realizing how that may be affecting others around me and ultimately my relationship with God.

As the summer presses forward we, as women of God, are faced with the hard battle of being comfortable, weather permitting, and modest. Which is really hard when the culture that surrounds us is probably thinking the exact opposite. Especially when the stores follow suit. Keep this in mind when you are picking an outfit for the day:

“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” ~Ephesians 5:3

Since, maxi skirts and dresses are becoming a trend it may make our summer easier!

They are fun, flowy, and simply modest. Since the summer is hot always make sure to get skirts and dresses of a lighter material so that it doesn’t become too much on a hot day. Sometimes with lighter skirts and dresses I have found that they are see-through. And a majority of the time the built-in slips never go far down the legs.

I would highly recommend adding a slip to your wardrobe! It can add inches to dresses and skirts that were never long enough before and will help you too keep your sanity and the clothes you love.

Or if you are crafty and are up to a challenge you could add fabric to the bottoms of clothes to make them longer yourself.

“She is clothed in strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” ~ Proverbs 31:23

Until Next Time,

~Angela

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Welcome!

July 6, 2015July 5, 2015 UYM

Hello Wonderful Readers,

Welcome to Uniquely Yours Ministries! We are so thrilled this exciting launch day is finally here! 10 months ago, Kerrington Sweeney, Our Founder and Leadership of UYM set out on a journey with a dream, that this would all be a possibility and here we are today. God is so good!!

(Click image to read more about: Kerrington Sweeney)

We have many incredible things planned for this ministry and look forward to having the opportunity of, pouring into each of your lives on a daily basis.

We each are called to live “Unique” set-apart lives from today’s bombarding society. Here at Uniquely Yours Ministries, we are dedicated to bringing Women the daily support, prayer connection, and encouragement they need, to continue Life’s journey. Providing a beacon of Hope for those who are struggling. Providing a place where friendships are born, community is built and inner healing takes place. A place where we each are reminded daily, to claim our positions on the throne, as Royal Daughter’s of an Ultimate Almighty King.

Creating Beauty, Stirring Faith, Living a set-apart Life, Learning to Love, and Restoring Worth in the women of our churches and communities.

Until Next Time,

~The UYM Team

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{Beauty} Restoring modesty in all generations!

June 21, 2015September 28, 2015 UYM

Written by: Kerrington Sweeney

Women are more than just “bodies”, but of course you wouldn’t know that if you were to just look at the media of today. Although, our media and culture is screaming so many different lies about us women, the Bible often teaches us quite clearly on Modesty and sexuality.

Ephesians 5:3 says

“But among you there most not be even a hint of sexual immortality.”

That ‘hint‘ includes both our actions and our appearance. God truly calls each of us Women, to a life of purity and a life of Modesty. Speaking of our Actions…

Ladies, we seriously need to get real about the effect our bodies and actions have on the young men around us.

Given the current state of our World,

The question that is frequently asked is…

“Does modesty even matter anymore??”

Our culture of course, tells us No. And we’ve been so distracted by the worlds views that sometimes we don’t even stop to think about what our appearance says about us or how it measures up to God’s standards. Many of us, are still so blinded to the fact that the way we dress, will also impact the kind of man, that we will attract. Ultimately, the kind of man we want to attract, is committed to his sexual purity as well. But Ladies, always remember…You still may sometimes receive some unwanted attention from men around us.

The attacks from the enemy,on them are so vivid and real, it’s often hard for them to keep pure thoughts with all of the garbage our world is constantly promoting. I’ve heard girls time, after time argue that it is our personal right to wear what we want to wear and it is all the boys fault, for thinking such ‘bad’ things.

This Ladies, is 100% NOT Christ-like, at all. When we dress ‘sexy’ and revealing this isn’t helping our brothers. These are young men fighting against the temptations and attacks of the world, just as we are…just in a different form.

Furthermore, we need to show Christ-like love and respect to our Christian brothers at ALL times…Not just at youth group and church! We need to lay down our lives (And our so-called rights) to love others and continue to encourage each other to follow God with a passionate fiery heart.

In closing Ladies, always remember…