Because She Does, Thursday

A couple weeks ago, I had changed the “Because She Does” to something a little different. I encouraged you to tell someone in your life how they have touched your life in some way, I sure hope you took the initiative and did just that. This week, I thought it appropriate because of General Conference to issue you another challenge, however this ones a little harder…

It seems quite easy to go about doing good and serving those you love, but what about those that you don’t quite get along with, those that belong on that list- the ones you compete with, the ones you can’t stand to be around, or the ones that you might go the extra mile to make them feel below you. Yep, this week I challenge you to take that step and mend that relationship with a person on that list. My challenge is to go the extra mile to sincerely compliment that person.

Sometimes we get caught up in comparing ourselves to other people which is LAME. We get stuck on thinking that person has all the gifts/compliments in the world- when in reality they’re just aching for someone to notice them, I know I have. When we build others up, they build us up. Golden rule people. Golden rule.
The wise Joseph B. Wirthlin said,

“But” you ask “what if people are rude?”

Love them

What if people are obnoxious?”

Love them

“What if they offend, surely we must do something then?”

Love them.

“Wayward”

The answer is the same, Be kind and love them.

You may never know the far-reaching effect you may have on someone by just being kind. “

I think that anyone who is religious in any form believes in a simple and great truth, love brings about peace. And when we love others, even our enemies, that peace can permeate our lives and create insurmountable happiness that will not come from backbiting, criticizing, or comparing.  SO again, I challenge you to put that foot forward and actually say or do something that can mend a line of negative emotions.
Do good. With love. Go now. (and I will do the same)

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