October 2nd, 2023 Monday Motivator
Since the pandemic, I’ve witnessed a need for human connections. Even though the pandemic occurred a couple of years ago, its effects linger.
Many people were left with deep loneliness due to the loss of loved ones or the extended periods of separation. It created a rift in our relationships, and I believe it’s a divine call to bridge that gap, not only with those we already know but also with strangers.
That’s why this week, we’re launching a new series to help us foster and develop both existing and potential relationships. This series is guided by a 5-step principle called the S-P-E-A-K principle, where “S” signifies “story.”
How many people do we know by name but do not know their story?
While many have heard my own story of the grace God has shown me, God has dealt with me about the importance of inquiring about others’ stories.
This not only opens the person’s heart and deepens our understanding of them but also reflects care and compassion, laying the groundwork for meaningful relationships.
In today’s world, people long to be heard and acknowledged, offering an opportunity for us to truly know others by listening to their stories.
1 Corinthians 13:1 reminds us, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” The principle I’m sharing with you is meaningless without the love of God at its core.
God’s love should be the driving force in every relationship you nurture, motivating your actions and underpinning your words.
I challenge you to discover someone’s story. Listen attentively, and perhaps, in return, share your own story and pray for them.
We were created for relationships; we need one another!
