March 27, 2011

Stop, Look and Listen

A small change of perspective will make a huge difference in the way we treat people.  When we take time to look at situations from the other person’s point of view; we will respond in a better way.

For those of you that really know me, you know this has not been my mode of operation for most of my life.  I only looked at things from my point of view, my perspective.  Now I am learning to see things from others side.  I am looking through eyes of love.  It is not our job to judge others.  We are here to love others, encourage others, inspire others and offer hope.  Too often we just condemn other folk because they don’t treat us the way we think they should.  Take the time to see the situation from their side.  Do you know what they are going through? Most of the time we don’t know their whole story.  Even if they are wrong and have brought most of the trouble on themselves; that does not give us the right to treat them bad.  We should respond in love, mercy, grace, and encouragement.  Again, I know this may sound foreign coming from me, I am seeing many opportunities to do just this thing.  Stop, look, and listen at life from others perspective today. Show love to that person that does not show you love.  Encourage that person that does not encourage you.  Show mercy, grace and love to those that are hurting and hurt you because they are hurting.