As we seek to live The Simple Life, our relationships will need some attention. It is easy to ignore those closest to us due to the trust and security that has been built up.
Each of us has the potential to have both deposits and withdrawals made from our relationships. Allow me to remind us of some deposits that we can all make daily in our relationships…
1. Listen to learn. Really inquire about how the other person is doing. And when they respond, really focus on what they are saying, not on how you are going to respond.
2. Speak positively. When you talk do so in an uplifting way. No matter how bad your day has been, it could always be worse. Words bring life or death – make a decision that yours will bring life. Do you speak as though the cup is half-empty or half-full? Is you attitude full of faith or frustration? Have you given a compliment today?
3. Forgive generously. Hold nothing back on this one. Forgive as if you were a multi-billionaire seeking to give it all away. Simply say, “I forgive you” and really mean it. The more you forgive, the more freedom you enjoy!
4. Serve. Do something that the other person appreciates. What could you do for them that would communicate love to them and costs no money? Simple service is priceless!
5. Touch. Be gentle, be passionate, be pure. As a married couple, allow God to bless your physical intimacy. Hug your child. Hug your parent. Hold your spouse's hand. And did I say, be passionate?
If we will do these simple things daily in our relationships, we will build an “account” that will grow and last!
Loving and Leading,
Jeff Powell
