When we think of advertising, we think of billboards, commercials, and even those pesky fliers that are put on our cars and front doors. But, did you ever think of yourself as walking advertisement? Let me explain what I am talking about.
As humans we are pron to people watch! Some people purposefully people watch, because they find it intriguing and fun and others do it with out really thinking about it. So, in essence, we are all advertising ourselves in one way or another, whether it be good or bad. I want to talk about FIVE attributes that I think all women should focus on "advertising".
1. GOD-FEARING: This is total acknowledgement of all that God is!! We should not be afraid of God, but we should respect what He can do and what He has done. He is all powerful and mighty! So in fearing Him we are respecting Him. It's kind of like you respecting your guardian, whether it be a mom, dad, or grandparent. You fear them because you respect them as authority, but you know that they love you and protect you. All women should be God-Fearing, it teaches us to respect others and have faith in God.
Proverbs 31:30 says "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised" (NASB)
Proverbs 14:26 says "Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge" (NIV)
2. Prayed-Up: This means to go to God with all your needs and wants. Be faithful in your talk with Him. He is the only one that can supply all our needs and answer all our questions. We just have to be in constant communication with Him and be still and listen for His answers.
Romans 12:12 says "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." (NIV)
3. Pure: The word pure basically means clean; without blemishes. We are not perfect by any means, but we can become pure from the inside out by believing in God and asking Him to be our Lord and savior. Once, we do that the slate is wiped clean and we have another chance to try and stay pure. Yes, we will still make mistakes, but we can ask for forgiveness. The goal is to try and remain pure in all you do; pure in your mind, body and soul.
Titus 2:4-5 says "Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." (NIV) This verse might be a little confusing, but basically we should practice purity in our mind, body and soul, so that we can pass on this example to spouses and future generations to come.
4. Self Respected: Oh, how hard this is for some of us. Before we can respect anyone else, we first have to respect ourselves and treat ourselves appropriately. This is one thing I used to struggle with all the time. To have respect for yourself, means that you love you for who you are and that you stand up for yourself. If you do not respect yourself, then there is no way that you will be able to respect others and have respect shown to you. It has to start with you first! Like, I said such a hard thing to do for most women. If you show yourself some respect then it will radiate from you and in return others will give you respect.
2 Timothy 2:15 says "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." (NIV)
5. Confident Women of God: I believe the top 4 attributes make up a Confident Woman of God. Having the four things that I discussed above; God-fearing, prayed-up, pure, and self-respect will make you so confident in your walk and your daily living.
1 Timothy 6:12 says "Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." (NASB)
You see, we are like walking advertisements. We are being watched, whether you like it or not, someone is always looking at us or listening to us. So, why wouldn't you want to advertise these FIVE attributes and show the world what you have and who you live for! So, go on market these five attributes, because you never know who is watching you and you just might change their life forever!
Love in Christ,
Alicia
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