Compliments are the most beautiful gifts that we can give each other (especially when they come straight from the heart). They are like these instant positivity boosters. That put a big smile on people’s faces.” (The Power of Silence)
Chances are good that you have met someone
that enjoys complimenting themselves for a job well done on a regular basis.
This person does not get as much positive affirmation as they feel they deserve
from others (so they decide to fill in the gap with their own words of praise).
These kind of people can grate on nerves after awhile (with their constant bird-like
chirping about how wonderful they are within hearing range of other people).
There is absolutely nothing wrong with
feeling satisfaction for having done a good job on something. The Bible does not condone self-praise as
mentioned in Proverbs 27:2 (VOICE): Let someone else praise you. Compliments are
always sweeter from a
stranger’s lips than from your own. If others never compliment you at all, realize your heavenly
Father is proud of your
accomplishments. God’s approval is enough.
Get the
reputation of being known as a “complimenter.” Most of us, may never know
what’s going in an individual’s personal life. Give random compliments to those
you know (as well as strangers, which involves boldness on your part). Your kind word could mean the difference them
being in a positive emotional place (or a negative one).
Mark Twain said,
“I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Maya Angelou wrote this, “I've
learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Is there someone who could
live in positivity (for a long time) with a kind word from you? Who needs to
hear from you verbally (or in writing) just how much you appreciate them?
Remember, what Proverbs 18:21(TPT): Your words are
so powerful that they will kill or give life… What
are your words doing, or failing to do?
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