Scripture: Ps 56, 57, 64, 65; Genesis 41:46-57; 1 Corinthians 4:8-20; Mark 3:7-19
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 4; "8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich!"
His Deed/The Day: For the past few months, we've been using a new writer at The Resident. His work is solid and gives the paper new voice and dimension. I've been thinking that for awhile, and had the opportunity today to tell him.
Deedsclosure: One more freebie deedie for your consideration — the compliment. The compliment can be shared with strangers, friends and family alike — and it is received exactly the same way in all cases. Everyone, I repeat, everyone appreciates a compliment.
For me, paying someone a compliment doesn't exactly roll off my tongue. Some internal mechanism often stops my words for processing, i.e. a quick analysis to decide whether 1) the person will think I'm weird or stalky for saying it 2) if indeed, the person truly deserves the words of encouragement or praise and 3) the mention will create an uncomfortable moment that is best avoided altogether. So sometimes I let the moment go by without comment. Dang rationalization function! I always wish I'd just freaking said something when that happens! I have compliment remorse!
My advice? Just say it, don't process it. I always feel super charged when someone tells me I do good work with my job, or they liked my story, or they think my shoes are cool. A compliment provides a prolonged lift to the day. Why not share this gift with someone today?
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