7 Day Encouragers Journey, Day #3

Day 3:  Respect 1 Peter 2:17 (NIV) Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. That's one aspect of the cultural shift that I see in our country in the last several years-- a lack of civil discourse, a thinning of our skin so to speak, and a loss of dignity for each other, especially those we may disagree with. It's only my opinion, but the fruit of the Holy Spirit that we read about in the book of Galatians: Love Joy Peace patience Kindness goodness gentleness and self-control-- are labeled today as characteristics of weak people-  People who are like this are somehow "losers" in the world-- that's hard to accept isn't it.  But that's what Jesus was, and the world of his time rejected and disrespected him as well. - The virus pandemic was somewhat of a "common enemy" that united the world for a time-- but then our team work slowly erodes with questions about how to solve specific problems-- then we add the racial upheaval, protests, and accusations.  Respect for each other sometimes feels like it went out the window. "If we lose Love and respect for each other, this is how we finally die"-  Maya Angelo "Respect is appreciation for the separateness of another person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.-  Annie Gottlieb Look for some way that a person is unique-- and tell them you admire that about them. Smile and say hi. Campus walking example, be the one to step into that space.  Be genuine. The hardest action is to show respect and kindness to those who haven't shown that to you.  Step outside the expected script-- interrupt someone's normal response with kindness and simple civil respect. Encouragement Positive mental attitude Enthusiasm, Dreamer, Coach, Mentor, Friend [email protected] charlesrgrimes.com Twitter: @charlesrgrimes https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-grimes-2b78444b/ https://www.instagram.com/encouragers_united/ https://www.facebook.com/EncouragersUnited/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-40nUSl9SCekbbhk3FzYw?view_as=subscriber