In every encounter we either give life or we drain it. There is no neutral exchange.
-B. Manning
It doesn’t matter if the encounter is a passing hello, an email, time around the dinner table or an 8-hour business meeting. We’re either giving or taking from the people around us.
Are we giving today?
I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. John 13:34
I really like this idea & think of it often. Love, J
Jenny,
Thanks for stopping by.
It’s easier said than done for me. It seems my “demandingness” gets in the way often! It takes grace for sure.
Dad
This concept really resonates with me as well…unfortunately I forget it more than I remember it. I’d like to remember it more.
I’d like to practice it more.
Along these lines, I’ve heard that in every relationship we are either influencing or being influenced. This challenges me as well.
Love, Alesa
Alesa,
You’ve been one of those “givers” in my life. Thanks for the grace filled effort. I think I have work to do to balance the scales with you.
Regarding influence…that’s interesting.
Ed