“Don’t go chasing waterfalls please stick to the rivers and the lakes you’re used to” is a song by TLC which was quite popular when we
were in our teens. It resonates with my next commandment when in a relationship-
“APPRECIATION”. I
believe people who cheat do so because they never appreciate what they have. (Click
here and tweet this).
Appreciation I believe means to increase in value without any
further look into the dictionary. Every commandment we’ve learnt so far
regarding relationship connects to this commandment of “appreciation”. When the
attraction is mutual, you relate to your kind which also means you go for what
you need. It’s only through this that you can have a common vision for the
purpose set forth. Finally you will understand why I have been saying make it a
win- win deal. I doubt if you will hurt someone you truly respect. (Click here and tweet this).
Appreciation becomes the next commandment to practise. Until you
are satisfied with what you have, you will never put value on it or appreciate
it. Personally and from others I have
remonstrated, not being appreciated is the worst that can happen to the desire
a person has in relating. Ever killed yourself for someone or for a purpose and
not received even a nod or word of appreciation? You felt angry and
disenfranchised. You know why…there is an innate desire in everyone to be
patted on the back, given a look of acceptance and to be told thank you. (Click
here and tweet this).
Appreciation is what empowers a person into doing more and also exceed
or stretch themselves beyond the norm. (Click here and tweet this). It stirs within you a
supernatural ability that transcends your everyday strength. The currency for longevity and promotion is
“APPRECIATION”. Society is now been filled with whiners and complainers. We
complain almost about everything without due appreciation for the things we
freely have. Others will relish an opportunity just to have a taste of what you easily discard and dismiss with impunity.
When the truth of God’s word hit me hard a few years ago, I
came to one conclusion- I appreciate my experiences and the person I have
become inspite of my short comings. This is the only way you can move forward
despite your past and what it represents. Ebenezer simply means this is how far
God has brought us! (Click here and tweet
this).
David of bible times teaches us the power in appreciation
even in the face of imminent death from the enemy. Inspite of all King Saul did
in order to kill him, when he had the opportunity he did the opposite. (Click here and tweet this). He protested vehemently
against being pushed by his compatriots to spill innocent blood. Secret- he was
a “nobody” even when he Killed Goliath. It took the acceptance of King Saul into
the palace to bring him into prominence. He was forever indebted to the kind
gesture of the King and had always harboured an immense amount of Appreciation
for the King.
If you learn to appreciate, it will be easy to forecast for
the years ahead. Relationships no longer have longevity because many easily
discard the rivers and the lakes they’ve been used to for the waterfalls at the
least whim.
Question: What does
APPRECIATION mean to you in a relationship? Kindly leave your comments on the
blog.
Yours In His Service
Joe Akuoko II
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