A COMPLIMENT COMPLEMENTS
I will speak my thanks earnestly to the Lord, and in the midst of the throng I will praise him. – Psalm 109:30
I have been married for 31 years. One of the ingredients to our durable marriage is my many ways of complimenting or honoring my wife. Today, she celebrates her birthday and I
will do just that — honor her with a verse from the book of Proverbs
31:10, which says: “When one finds a worthy wife, her value is beyond
pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing
prize.” She is God’s gift to me, a suitable partner and a part bigger
than myself.
Complimenting somebody has a big effect on the recipient. It raises self-esteem, encourages, energizes and invigorates. It brings joy and gladness, it honors a person. The person giving the compliment is drawn closer to the recipient and vice-versa. In the process, a relationship is developed and strengthened. And that is life’s biggest wealth — relationships.
The person who honors others, honors God because we follow His commandment to honor one another and encourage each other. God rewarded my honoring. I have a wife who makes my journey in life joyful, meaningful and complete. Rolly España (rnespana@nwineskin.com)
Reflection: When was the last time you gave a person a true and meaningful compliment?
Lord, let me be a Barnabas, a person who encourages and builds relationships.
St. Wolfgang of Regensburg, pray for us.
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