Just Moms

Find the “Sparkle” in someone else’s eyes:

Sincerity – don’t try to over-analyze everything that someone does for you… thinking they have an “agenda” or an “ulterior motive”. Accept it as sincerity and cherish it.

Patience – face it, at times we aren’t the easiest people to get along with! And not everyone will understand you all the time. Value the patience that others have with you and then offer it in return!

Abilities – we all have God-given gifts and abilities. But we must recognize it in others. We cannot make them do something that they aren’t able to do. Instead we must encourage them to use their abilities and motivate them to love and good works.

Responsibilities – Not all of us are in the same “boat”. We should realize what others’ God-given responsibilities are and respect them. We should not over-task others so they cannot fulfill the responsibilities that God has given to them. We should be gracious and respectful of others schedules and duties.

Kindness – when someone is kind to you, THANK THEM. It’s not always easy for people to show kindness, so when they do, make sure to respond in kindness. All it takes is a simple smile, hug, or thank you! (or all 3!)

Love – people love in different ways. So get to know what someone else’s “love language” is and respond accordingly. When they do something out of love for us, it may not be exactly what ‘we’ think is an act of love. But as you get to know the person, you will begin to recognize what they are doing out of love and appreciate it. Likewise, you will begin to know how to show love the way that they need you to.

Encouragement – encouragement comes in all forms. A card. An email. A hug. A visit. Let us be open to the ways that others try to encourage us, and not put down the things that we think are too “simple”. After all, it may not have been a simple thing for the other person to do!

So, I encourage us all to find the Sincerity, Patience, Abilities, Responsibilities, Kindness, Love and Encouragement in others and then show it just the same!