What would happen if you decided to intentionally be a woman of influence? I am currently reading Carol Kent’s Becoming a Woman of Influence which has gotten me to thinking a great deal about my influence on those around me, not only my daughter but other young women as well.
We have all been influenced by others in our lives, I’m sure there is someone in your life that you can recall who has particularly influenced you, whether in a positive way, or a negative way, they had quite an effect on you right? Now, can you purposefully and intentionally influence someone else? Why not set out to do so, if not for your daughter only but maybe for more women in your life who are younger than you. There are ladies out there who are in the generation below yours that are longing to be understood by someone and who need you to show them attention, love and concern.
We have the power to influence other generations for good or for bad. How will you choose to be an influence? Carol Kent in her book defines influence as “a person’s wisdom or force of character that makes a lasting impact on the behavior and or choices of another individual.”
We are all an influence whether we realize it or not, but what kind of influence are we and could we choose to be a more positive influence on those around us? Of course, so why not vow to do so this year?
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Well said. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with children and young adult and it’s truly my prayer that they see God’s light in me and that every interaction I have with them be positive and lasting.