LOVE LETTERS|DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SINGLES|DAY 338

Scripture for today

1 Peter 4:10 AMPC

As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God's many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor].

There came a point in my life when I  felt very alone, I knew I needed to work on my human relationship skills, I tried these all they worked, still getting there but I try everyday intentional to improve. You can't minister to people if you don't have the basic human relationship skills. This can be interpretated as the fastest way to make friends. 

Let me give you the “Ten Commandments of Human Relations.”   They are powerful and easy-to-use, lol!!! 

1)Speak kindly to people:  There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word and a warm greeting.

2)Smile at people:  It takes 72 muscles to frown and 14 to smile.  Make it a habit to smile warmly at people.  You will make a lasting impression.

3)Call people by their name:  The sweetest music to anyone’s ear is the sound of their own name.  Memorize people’s names and watch how they react to you!

4)Be friendly and helpful:  Don’t be in such a hurry that you come off rude.  Remember to walk slowly through the crowd and connect with people!

5)Be cordial:  Speak and act as if everything you do is a genuine pleasure.

6)Be interested in people:  If you truly want to connect with people, be interested in their lives, opinions, struggles and dreams.  If you want to ask for a hand you must first touch a heart.

7)Be generous with praise:  People desperately need encouragement.  Be generous with encouragement both publicly and privately.

8)Be considerate about the feelings of others:  If you will value other people’s feelings (even if you can’t relate)  they will value you!

9)Be thoughtful of the opinions of others:  People want to be heard.  Value their opinion even if you don’t agree.

10)Be alert to give service:  Be willing to help others reach the top!  If you bring out the best in others, then the best will be brought out in you.

Take these “Ten Commandments” and live by them!  Go over them with deep consideration and be honest about the one or more areas that you need to develop.  If your serious about success then you must be serious about your relationship to others.  You will never reach the top alone!

Prayer: Father, help me build up good relationships.