It is a common saying that we are taught at an early age, treat others how we want to be treated. This was drilled into my brother and I until it became our normal. To treat anybody any other way, I cannot even conceive it. This is just how I am. It is not being fake nor is it being forced, I genuinely am the way I want people to be around me.
As an adult I have taken it a step further, in that I teach people how to treat me. We all encounter people that may be rude, forceful, or just not nice. We do not however have to tolerate such behavior. People are like children, in that they will try you, to see what is acceptable to you. Once you allow a behavior, especially repeatedly, it becomes a norm.
You however have a choice and a right to set the rules and boundaries involved in dealing with you in any capacity. If you dislike a certain behavior and you address it, either the person will reframe from it or they will continue it. It depends on how they relate to you, or better yet, how they respect you. If it continues, you have the choice to remove yourself. If it stops, you have set a boundary. This person then knows how you want to be treated.
I tell everyone, people will treat you how you teach them to treat you. If you lay out what you will and won't accept, and refuse to budge, if that person likes you, they will conform to you.
About Me
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- All things angelic can be found under the halo... I thrive on being a source of inspiration and motivation pouring joy and happiness into you.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM...
There are often days that we find ourselves not upholding our end of our relationship with God. According to the dictionary, a relationship can be defined as:
The relationship you have with Him should outweigh any other relationship in your life. In fact, the relationship with Him should be the model for which all your other relationships are molded. Everyone that encounters you should be able to recognize just how solid your relationship is with Him.
How solid is it?
Do you only think about what the Lord can do for you? Do you ever think of what you can do for Him? Your prayers should be you asking Him what you can do for Him.
Do you only pray to Him when you are in trouble or need something? Your prayers should be filled with gratitude just for Him allowing you to be in His presence.
Do you get mad or disappointed when He doesn't allow things to work out according to your plans? In the midst of your anger or disappointment, you should be giving Praise. Your plans may not be aligned with His will. All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord. He sees the future and knows what is best for you.
Do you love him just for what He does? You should love Him for who He is instead. He is your everything. Every need you can find in Him.
Do you think you have to beg God, twist His arm or try to bargain with Him? He wants to answer your prayers and give you the desires of your heart that are in alignment with His will for your life.
If you answered "yes" to the questions above then you are shallow in your relationship with God. You have no idea what awaits you, if you would just grow deeper in Him. Unleash the power that awaits you if you fully invest in the greatest relationship you can ever have......a relationship with Him.
1.
a connection, association, or involvement.
2.
connection between persons by blood or marriage.
3.
an emotional or other connection between people:
4.
a sexual involvement; affair.
The relationship you have with Him should outweigh any other relationship in your life. In fact, the relationship with Him should be the model for which all your other relationships are molded. Everyone that encounters you should be able to recognize just how solid your relationship is with Him.
How solid is it?
Do you only think about what the Lord can do for you? Do you ever think of what you can do for Him? Your prayers should be you asking Him what you can do for Him.
Do you only pray to Him when you are in trouble or need something? Your prayers should be filled with gratitude just for Him allowing you to be in His presence.
Do you get mad or disappointed when He doesn't allow things to work out according to your plans? In the midst of your anger or disappointment, you should be giving Praise. Your plans may not be aligned with His will. All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord. He sees the future and knows what is best for you.
Do you love him just for what He does? You should love Him for who He is instead. He is your everything. Every need you can find in Him.
Do you think you have to beg God, twist His arm or try to bargain with Him? He wants to answer your prayers and give you the desires of your heart that are in alignment with His will for your life.
If you answered "yes" to the questions above then you are shallow in your relationship with God. You have no idea what awaits you, if you would just grow deeper in Him. Unleash the power that awaits you if you fully invest in the greatest relationship you can ever have......a relationship with Him.
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