Persuasion through Femininity

Being a lady in the land of girls, I was thinking about how I appear to the world. I was dreaming of persuasion and trying to figure it out like its a puzzle when I found a large jigsaw piece. 

Femininity. It distinguish us Apostolic Pentecostals from the rest of the world these days. It's practically a benefit we have, that the guys can't use. How so? It separates us. A persuasion method. After all, actions truly do speak louder than words.

Romans 12:2 starts off, "And be ye not conformed to this world..."

Still confused? How about I make up a possible scenario. (Similar events have happened to those I'm acquainted with!!)

Imagine a Apostolic lady goes to IUPUI (or any secular college). She doesn't sway with her standards, and comes in everyday with modest necklines, appropriate length skirts, long glorious hair, and make-up free. 

This woman may get "looks" at first but she slowly earns the respect of her classmates and they start asking questions, without judgment. They ask her, "Why do you wear things like this?" which turn into "Why do you believe that?"

It's just a separation us ladies have from the secular world. A persuasion method that women can access easier than men.

Won't it be so much more impacting if someone can see the difference of our lifestyle right before their eyes? After all, "Actions speak louder than words."  

However, this persuasion method can go even deeper. 

Your walk and your talk. It impacts so much more. Our lifestyle is not so much about our physical appearance as it about our hearts and the purity therein. How you treat people and your attitude towards situations will persuade someone more than "preaching" to them ever will. 

Audrey Hepburn once said, "For beautiful eyes, see the good in others. For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness."

Ladies, be sweet. Speak kind words. Choose your language and your words carefully. Love people and be considerate. Have a willing heart and ears ready to listen. Be sensitive but sensible. Be happy and refrain from negativity. 

Do all these things with a pure heart, and ladies - you've got a secret to persuasion.

Lastly is one last physical trait that is absolutely necessary. Just smile. Even if it's been a miserable day, smile. Smile at strangers, friends, and family alike. It may be the encouragement they need. 

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