My compliments

Sent by Lisa San Juan
* The Philippine Star 02/02/2006

* MY COMPLIMENTS

We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ,...since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your
love -- Colossians 1:3-4

When I receive a compliment, it gives me a warm, inner glow. At
times I have felt guilty for enjoying a commendation. After all,
isn't that a form of pride? But I have concluded that it is not
wrong to feel good when we receive a sincere compliment because of
something we have done.

By finding pleasure in being commended, we allow others to exercise
their gift of encouragement. Their words can lift our spirits.

We also show that pride hasn't gained the upper hand in our lives
when we praise others. A proud person is so preoccupied with himself
that he doesn't notice what others do and has no desire to compliment
them.

Paul freely commended his friends in Colossae because he knew it
would encourage them. And we should do likewise.

Give people a pat on the back when they deserve it. Compliment the
child who does something well. Commend the single mother who
regularly brings her children to church. Encourage the man who keeps
helping others even though he receives little appreciation from them.
Keep trying to please God and the people around you.

No need to feel guilty about feeling good when someone compliments
you. -- Herbert Vander Lugt

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From: JoeGatuslao@smartwifi.com.ph