Respect
"Plans fail
for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers, they succeed."
(Proverbs 15:22)
Earning
respect is an ongoing challenge throughout our lives. According to the book of
Proverbs, communication will make other people want to connect with us.
Proverbs 15vs22 talks about the benefits of good counseling sound advice.
"Two people working together are
four times better than the best of the two alone.
Also, three heads are nine times better than the best of
the three working alone." There are no scientific studies to confirm
this, but it is true at some level. Sharing our thoughts and advice makes us
all stronger.
To earn respect, be a willing
advisor. Share your experiences, your knowledge, and goodwill with those in
need. Share that precious intellectual property that God has allowed you to
accumulate. Earn respect through sharing.
Thought for Today: Today, let us think about helping others through
our experienced advice. Try hard to let others help us. Listen and share as
Proverbs advises us and observe how much better we feel when we practice
sharing.
Prayer for Today:
Dear Lord, we pray for peace and tranquility for those around us and throughout
the world. We pray that somehow our life's experiences may be shared and used
as an example of your will.
Amen