As in anything in life, the benefits we enjoy from our relationships with others depends on how responsible we are with them. That is why taking personal responsibility is one of our greatest challenges. Wisdom compels us not to neglect our responsibilities in this area.
This responsibility not only compels us to ask questions like "How well am I nurturing this relationship" or "Am I taking my fair share of the load"; but also taking responsibility for our mistakes. A responsible person doesn't pass blame or justify wrongs -they take responsibility and correct their mistakes. Humility and honesty are a great help with this. "I'm sorry" works even better!
Today's Challenge: Take time to think through your areas of responsibility and your areas of wrongdoing. Where you have failed, humble yourself enough to admit them to your other person and then ask for forgiveness. Do it sincerely and truthfully. No matter how they respond cover your admission and apology with sincerity and honesty.
When complete: 1. How did your other person react to your apology? 2. What did he or she need to see in order to believe that your confession was more than just words?
As in anything in life, the benefits we enjoy from our relationships with others depends on how responsible we are with them. That is why taking personal responsibility is one of our greatest challenges. Wisdom compels us not to neglect our responsibilities in this area.
This responsibility not only compels us to ask questions like "How well am I nurturing this relationship" or "Am I taking my fair share of the load"; but also taking responsibility for our mistakes. A responsible person doesn't pass blame or justify wrongs -they take responsibility and correct their mistakes. Humility and honesty are a great help with this. "I'm sorry" works even better!
Today's Challenge:
Take time to think through your areas of responsibility and your areas of wrongdoing. Where you have failed, humble yourself enough to admit them to your other person and then ask for forgiveness. Do it sincerely and truthfully. No matter how they respond cover your admission and apology with sincerity and honesty.
When complete:
1. How did your other person react to your apology?
2. What did he or she need to see in order to believe that your confession was more than just words?