Daily Devotional
Live In Peace
Text: Romans 12:18
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Message
We all need each other. No individual or tribe is indispensable. But we may all fare better if we can get our priorities right, appreciating others and self worth devoid of selfishness or arrogance.
If you wants to know how indispensable you or your tribe is, check the population of others and their tribes in your area and apply the empty seat, “you will be greatly missed” theory.
APPRECIATION remains the easiest way of getting what you want or don’t have. This we show in our daily acts and omissions. For instance always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public.
Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to;
Return money that you have borrowed even before the person that borrowed you remember or ask for it. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes.
Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner.
When you meet people, don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don’t you buy a car?If a colleague tells you they have a doctors’ appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say “I hope you’re okay”. Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they’ll do so without your inquisitiveness. For God’s sake it isn’t your problem;
Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all. Respect different shades of opinions. Remember what’s 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, second opinion is good for an alternative.
If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again. It encourages one to do more and it shows how appreciative you’re.
Praise publicly. Criticize privately. Remember to say “thank you” when someone is helping you. If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time.
When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next. Also, there’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.” If they want to talk about losing weight, they will.
Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed at how rude you can treat someone below you but people will notice if you treat them with respect. The practice of staring at your phone when a person is speaking directly to you is rude.
Mind your business unless anything involves you directly – just stay out of it. When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age and salary and never give advice until you’re asked.
Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect. Moreso, eye contact is as important as your speech; and never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor. Similarly, don’t talk about your children in the midst of the barren.
After reading a good message try to say, “Thanks for the message”.
Don’t wait for reward or expect others reciprocating your appreciation of them. They may not be forthcoming. Nevertheless, the one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. If you don’t give up on something you truly believe in, you will find a way. Never stop dreaming. Never stop believing. Never give up. Never stop trying and never stop learning.
Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.
Do have a blessed and fruitful day.