[snippy_about_it]

"FALL IN" to the FReeper Foxhole!



Good Wednesday Morning Everyone.

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The Foxhole
19093 S. Beavercreek Rd. #188
Oregon City, OR 97045

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Snippy.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Snippy and everyone at the Freeper Foxhole.

[alfa6]

Off to work bump for the Foxhole

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[GailA]

Good morning, it's pouring rain here this morning...means Rocky gets spared the 'dreaded' bath again today.

[Professional Engineer]

Good morning ladies. Flag-o-Gram.

[The Mayor]

February 2, 2005

My Compliments

Read:
Colossians 1:3-8

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 for all the saints. -Colossians 1:3-4

Bible In One Year: Exodus 18-20

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 Colosse 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. -Herb Vander Lugt

For Further Thought
How do I respond when someone commends me?
Why is it sometimes hard to accept a compliment?
Do I freely praise others for their accomplishments?

Praise loudly, blame softly.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Self Esteem: What Does The Bible Say?

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone.