Women have been endowed with many abilities. But the power of influence is supreme!
Throughout the years, I have joked about the rib that God removed from man to create woman. Did that rib have superpowers? After a woman has children, it seems her senses are heightened even more. Especially her hearing and her sense of smell. When I was young, my mom would say to my dad: Robert, do you smell natural gas? My dad, sister, and I did not smell anything. Usually, she was right. We could turn on the news, and there would be a gas leak in China! I’m kidding! Love you, Mom!
When thinking about a woman’s influence, I recall a moment with a woman I was getting to know. I was interested in her, so what she thought about me mattered. While working on installing some electronic devices for her mother. I came across a challenge that frustrated me. I had been doing this type of work for many years, so I could not figure out why I was not getting the desired results. Seeing my dismay and knowing that I was feeling some pressure trying to look good in front of her mom. She discreetly approached me. While gently placing a nurturing arm around my shoulder, she looked me in the eyes and said softly: “I know you’re going to figure it out“. Then, she returned to the conversation she was having with her mother.
I did not get the equipment working that afternoon. But that evening, the power of her faith in me had a positive impact. I could not go to bed until I figured out a solution for the earlier issue. I left her mother’s home feeling like a hero the following weekend! They expressed much praise and gratitude as I walked out the door. I headed to the car with my chest out and a little swag in my walk. If another issue like that arose, they would immediately think, this is a job for…
Her words, approach, and confidence in me on that afternoon live within me until this day. Sometimes, when I am challenged at work, I recall that moment and figure it out just like she said I would.
How Will You Use It?
But like all power, it can be used for good or evil. Proverbs 14:1 is pretty clear. Imagine that same scenario acted out another way. What if she had approached me aggressively with a demeaning tone, emasculating me in front of her mother? That approach would have gotten negative results. I would not have moved forward with her.
We see open emasculation, disrespect, and demoralizing behavior toward men in all forms of media, especially on some reality TV shows. It may be amusing until you behave this way in a relationship.
A wise woman knows she has the power to influence her man with a positive or negative outcome. When combined with her feminine and nurturing nature, she can sway her man to do great things!
Yes, ladies… You, too, can “Bring the SUPER Out Of Your Man”. Only the WONDERFUL woman in you can get the most out of him.
Question: Do you think men, in general, respond differently to feminine, nurturing women?
There is so much about this that I feel is applicable to both men & women, in romantic relationships and in friendships. RESPECT, sing it Aretha, is the CORE of all healthy, nurturing relationships. A woman’s kind word, her arms wrapped around you in a supportive hug, her ? faith in you can make you truly believe you can move mountains, her unwavering respect & belief in you is paramount to a thriving relationship. But it is absolutely necessary for it to be reciprocated by her partner, a woman who is praised, supported (emotionally, not financially) a women who feels secure, her heart protected, who feels her partners RESPECT whether he is with her, or away from her, this is the fuel for her fire, passion and dedication to the relationship. Relationships are a CHOICE, to be the best you, to elevate your partner to their highest level, to hold hands through the dark days and to believe in the magic, the grace, the gift of love…. it takes WORK, it takes commitment, it takes strength but it is worth every effort.
Thank you Margaret for taking your time to read and to comment! I appreciate it! I agree with your statements concerning relationships. Relationships must be mutually beneficial in order to be functional. Both parties must put 100% effort toward making it work. Everything good takes work. Men and women bring different things to the table in relationships and I believe that’s the way the creator intended it to be. Focusing on the woman’s gifts, I believe the woman’s greatest gift in a relationship with her man is her power of influence. Thanks again!
The influence of a Woman woman has turned the hearts of Kings. I believe a woman, a Lady can influence her man with a positive nurturing voice (of course he can’t be a jerk either).
Well written and rather captivating.
Thank you, R. Dennis! Women have that power with the men in their lives. At the beginning of time, it was so. After some evaluation, Gods enemy realized her power to influence her man as well. Wow! Something to think about…..
Thank you so much it has given me a confirmation of what i been asking God. You are awsome
Thank you! You’re welcome. I’m trying to share with others, what the Lord has shared with me.
I love this on so many levels! Taking in your surroundings, and not trying to talk down to your partner! Awesome!
Thank you April! It may seem small, but it does matter.
Great piece. Yes, I do believe a man responds accordingly. I almost wrote a book about your post my friend. Lol.
Thank you Lynette! Write it! I’m working on something myself.