There is one powerful habit I have taught myself. And that is to speak truth statements over my life each morning. I love it. It’s very intentional. It is the substance of the prophetic which personally VOICES the invisible truth in faith. Some days I may feel tired and anxious about what I might face. But I have learnt over the years that prayer and the prophetic breaks the cycle of my negative feelings.
I call it Gold Framing my day. We have a daily choice as to how we frame the circumstances of our lives, the people on our heart, the lost we want to see saved, the health issues we carry, the challenges in our relationships and family. It’s not a ready-made frame given to us. We choose and create it.
We can lean into FAITH or FEAR.
FAITH will create a gold frame around your circumstances that says ‘my God is able’. Faith looks for a heaven’s perspective and knows that there is a stretch in the tension to declare that He has a way through. Faith is aligning yourself with God’s promises when your natural mind wants to disagree!
FEAR will create a black frame that absorbs the lies of the enemy, the doubt that God is good and will draw on the insecurity and negative experiences of your past.
To possess a beautiful mind- it requires you to be continually renewing your mind with GOLD from the Word of God.
So I either walk around my bedroom. Or jump into my welly boots and head for the forest. And I choose to gold frame from the truth I know in His Word. And it never fails to switch on in me the light of my faith. There is something so powerful about hearing your OWN voice speaking over YOU. I find I am confronting myself, and anything negative that has begun to brew in my thinking, with LIFE.
For me it’s a trinity moment ? I value the relationship I have with Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the distinctive ways they work in my life. So I gold frame who each one of them is for me.
Father– Thank you for who you are.
This is the day you have made so I am going to enjoy it .
You are for me and have gone before me today
My confidence is in You alone and I surrender my life to You
I walk in the mantle of Your strength today.Jesus- I stand in the finished work of what You have done.
My identity is In YOU alone
I don’t need to strive or stress.
I can handle everything that comes my way because You are my strength and my wisdomThe Holy Spirit is going to lead me into all truth and whisper to me which way to turn.
Then I reposition myself as I speak a gold frame around me
Today I am energetic and creative
I am anointed, empowered and equipped to reach people for Jesus and bear fruit in the lives of others.
My life has huge purpose.
I choose Faith over Fear today because that is the spirit I carry because I am loved.
I am no longer a slave to the old me. Jesus has re written my past.
No weapon formed against me will prosper .
I choose to make my mind more beautiful every day by capturing my thoughts.
I live today to bless and love others with seeds of hope.
Even as you read these, they will build faith in you! So I encourage you to take my ones or create your own. I rewrite mine through the seasons so you can keep shaping them as you go. Start getting into the Word and personalizing it so you can create proclamations that will tear down your black frames of fear with the gold frame of faith. It is a habit that will change your life!
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so here it occurs.
The Hermès Birkin handbag represents perhaps the most legendary symbol of
luxury in the luxury market. Created for actress and singer Jane Birkin, this meticulously crafted handbag has evolved beyond its status as a mere fashion item to become a
cultural phenomenon and valuable asset that often increases in worth with passing years.
With prices beginning at five figures and queues that can stretch
years, the Birkin represents the pinnacle of exclusivity in high-end accessories.
The Origin and Story
The Birkin bag was conceived from a fortuitous meeting in 1984 when Jane Birkin, sitting next to Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas
on a flight from Paris to London, expressed frustration over
not finding a leather weekend bag that met her requirements.
Dumas immediately sketched a design on an airplane sickness bag—and the Birkin was created.
Every Birkin is hand-made by a single skilled worker in France, taking between 18 and 25 hours to complete.
This painstaking artisanship, combined with the use of outstanding materials,
contributes to both its hefty price tag and remarkable durability.
Sizing and Types
The Birkin comes in various sizes, each indicated by the bag’s width in centimeters:
Birkin 25cm: The most sought-after size at present, excellent for everyday essentials while staying elegant and
compact
Birkin 30cm: The standard size that merges practicality with
elegance
Birkin 35cm: A more spacious option preferred for its roominess as
a day bag or for travel
Birkin 40cm: Less common, designed for journeys or as a statement
piece
Premium Materials and Artisanship
Hermes sources the best materials for its Birkin bags, with
options including:
Togo Calfskin: A durable, pebbled leather with a gentle sheen
Clemence: A more supple leather with a non-shiny finish
Epsom: A grained printed leather known for being lightweight
and scratch-resistant
Swift: A sleek leather with a natural sheen
Ostrich: Characterized by its distinctive quill bumps
Lizard: Displaying delicate, small scales in a distinctive pattern
Crocodile and Alligator: The most prestigious and high-priced options,
featuring larger scales and remarkable luster
The Most Coveted Editions
Among enthusiasts and enthusiasts, certain Birkin editions are distinguished for their remarkable rarity and allure:
Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin: Often known as “the Holy Grail” of
handbags, this bag showcases meticulously dyed crocodile skin that creates a
tonal effect reminiscent of the Himalayan mountains.
When decorated with diamond hardware, these bags have sold
at sale for over $300,000.
Diamond Birkins: Showcasing hardware adorned with diamonds, these
represent the highest fusion of handbag expertise and high
jewelry.
Sellier vs. Retourne: Birkins come in two primary construction styles—the rigid Sellier with noticeable outside stitching or the more supple Retourne with
internal stitching.
Limited Editions: Unique collections like the Faubourg (resembling
the façade of the Hermes flagship store) or Cargo (featuring additional external pockets) fetch significant premiums.
HSS (Horseshoe Stamp): These special-order Birkins allow clients to tailor color combinations and
hardware, making them distinctive collector’s items.
Color Spectrum
Hermes is famous for its extensive color palette, with certain hues attaining legendary status among collectors:
Noir (Black): The classic adaptable option
Gold: A deep caramel tan that has become a signature Hermès color
Blue Electric: A vibrant, saturated blue
Rouge H: A rich Hermès red with brownish undertones
Taupe: A sophisticated neutral gray-brown
Craie: A creamy off-white shade
Vert (various green shades): From deep forest to bright emerald tones
The Financial Value
While high-end fashion items typically decrease in worth after purchase, Birkins often appreciate—particularly rare colors, exotic materials, or limited editions.
The pre-owned market for certified Birkins has grown substantially,
with some styles gaining worth 14% annually on average, outperforming traditional
investment classes.
Authentication Concerns
The Birkin’s status as a prestigious accessory has unfortunately led to a
substantial market for counterfeits. Genuine Birkins feature impeccable craftsmanship with:
Precise, even stitching
Premium hardware with proper engravings
A specific date stamp format
Matching authenticity cards and proper packaging
The characteristic Hermes saddle stitch
Market Obtainability
Obtaining a Birkin directly from an Hermes boutique remains difficult,
as the bags are not exhibited for regular purchase.
Instead, they are typically provided to loyal clients who have proven loyalty to the brand.
This planned scarcity has only increased the
Birkin’s legendary reputation and desirability.
Cultural Significance
The Birkin has been featured prominently in popular culture,
perhaps most memorably in an episode of “Sex and the City” where Samantha
uses a client’s name to skip the waiting list, and in countless celebrity photos.
It has become synonymous for ultimate luxury and exclusivity, with collectors creating entire
“collections” of different sizes, colors, and materials.
Conclusion
More than just a bag, the Hermes Birkin symbolizes the meeting
of artisanal artistry, timeless design, and calculated exclusivity.
Its ongoing popularity despite its significant price point demonstrates both its excellence and the strong
allure of owning something truly remarkable. For fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Birkin remains the ultimate status symbol—a true icon that rises above fashion trends to achieve the status of artistic masterpiece.