It takes so much boldness to commit your vision, dreams and
finally yourself to a relationship. (Click here and tweet this). Thus when respect is trampled
underfoot it maims a person’s ability to produce their best. Respect is a
natural course of life and you can’t avoid it. Interestingly God respects you! Because of the enormity of God's respect for us, He has freely blessed us
with talents, gifts and abilities without any input from us. Respect I believe is one of the core pillars for any
successful relationship. (Click here and
tweet this).
I have seen people who followed dreams, businesses, and even fall
in love with people they truly don’t have any respect for. The end result has
been disaster! Many women and men often stay in a relationship inspite of the
constant disrespect meted out to them. Sometimes I wonder why people justify
their presence in certain relationships! To be respected is for someone to say
“I have confidence in you inspite of your short-coming and that am willing to
help you if you allow me. If peradventure you don’t need help, I wouldn’t
abandon the purpose for which I am in this relationship for.”
We don’t have to think the same in a relationship but
your ability to respect the others opinion is paramount as it engenders a sense
of well being. (Click here and tweet this). Two people, plans or ideas will never be the
same. When the common ground is found through respect, we can move forward in progress. Where there is no respect, suspicions reign supreme. My ability to
respect the next person determines my desire to go the extra mile in making
sure the purpose for which we have set ourselves for will surely be achieved.
The only time we lose respect is when your values are not
clear. (Click here and tweet this). A
haphazard way of relating isn’t the best way to gain respect. Respect isn’t demanded it’s commanded and you
do so by your deeds. If your deeds are genuine and straight forward, respect
automatically springs up. In the mind of the other person, the word “I can
trust you" is stirred up.
Respect is a must because many people in positions of
authority in our times have lost the legitimacy and credibility to lead. The
lack of integrity is so much pervasive in society these days. It will behove
those of us desiring prosperous relationships to take a stand for respect.
When you have integrity and your deeds can be substantiated, people will put
you on pedestal of respect. (Click here
and tweet this) On the contrary, when you demand respect, it’s a display of
weakness and a sign of a complex. It tells the other person you are inadequate and cannot
be trusted.
Questions: What does
respect mean to you in relationship? Kindly leave your comments on the blog.
Yours In His Service
Joe Akuoko II
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