QVC

I missed the new episode of Jersey Shore so I was trying to find the re-run. I was flipping into the higher channels that I don't usually go to when I said "screw this" I am going look it up online. The channel I happened to leave the TV on was yes. QVC. I have never watched QVC in my ENTIRE life.

Before I knew it, I felt like how I imagine it would feel to be addicted to drugs. I could NOT stop watching this old lady tell me all about Isaac Mizrahi's new clothing line.

I am really into ruffles and lace right now (I know, I know. I am behind in the fashion seasons) She was trying to talk us (TV watchers at 6:45AM) into purchasing this ruffle skirt.

Really though. Isn't it cute? For work. Like fancier but not like woah dressy. Just what I need.

I snapped to my senses when I went to find my phone to order it. i have NO idea how it fits. It probably is just a scam. La di da.

The old host lady probably spent 7 STRAIGHT minutes talking to the viewers about how they just HAD to order this skirt. It will CHANGE your life. Flattering higher-waist, shows off the toned part of the legs. Blah, blah, blah. I finally came to the conclusion that if this lady had to sit on national TV and try and sell this thing to me for 10 straight minutes, there probably was some sort of catch.

Sometimes I feel like we do that as Christians. We are salespeople, trying to tell everyone about the "awesome new life you will get if you just order now" or "how joining this bible study may be the best 60 minutes of your entire week." While yes, these may be true, I sometimes feel like I let my mouth run and run like a used-car salesman.

So. Imagine the look on my face when a few days later, I saw a REAL.LIFE. HUMAN. wearing the QVC skirt pumping gas into the car next to mine!

I probably stared for like 3 minutes, looked at it from 5 different angles and finally got the courage to ask where she got it...

She proudly said in her southern accent, "Oh, honey. Everything I own is from QVC!" Ah-ha!

Right then and there I decided I wanted to order that skirt too. :) It looked great on her! and it was nice to see that it wasn't some scam, it wouldn't be a mini-skirt I could not wear to wear, but it also wasn't a hippy/down to the floor skirt. (Fine also, just not what I was going for :)

What changed my mind? I saw it in real life. She didn't have to tell me how it fit, or about the great inseams or the comfy fabric. I could see it for myself.

So many times I catch myself rolling my eyes when I see people doing things that aren't "godly." Seriously? Swearing in the grocery-store when the creamsicles aren't on sale? White-trashy. But then I hit my elbow on my dresser and it's okay to yell s*** then? Or gossiping about someone who is such a "bad friend" when gossiping isn't exactly the most desirable quality either?

I don't wanna be a salesman anymore for God. I think if I start actually living more like him, I won't need to do as much talking about how we should be living.

Annnd I am getting a cute new ruffle skirt. Sorry, QVC lady. You were a good convincer, I just needed to see it in action to believe you :)