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Corrie ten Boom said that when people would honor her, she knew that God was really the one who deserved all the glory and credit, so she would imagine each honor as a huge bouquet of roses. She would picture herself taking in their scent and savoring it for a moment before handing it up to him, the rightful recipient. Smell the roses and hand them up. Receive praise as an advance deposit on the "well done" eventually coming from God himself.
Sam Crabtree, Practicing Affirmation
The elementary desire to be commended is not wrong. The desire to be commended becomes perverted when we desire to be praised for the wrong things, or when the desire to be praised is elevated above the glory of God in the good we do, or when we accept praise without the glad admission that the good we do is done in the strength that he supplies. (The One supplying the strength deserves the glory.) ...Similarly, it is not wrong per se to desire: - to be noticed, if we are letting our light so shine that when people see our god works they glorify our Father in heaven (Matt. 5:16). - to avoid the anger of someone, if you are not cowardly but are courageously and faithfully leaving vengeance to the wrath of God (Rom. 12:18-19). - to be well thought of, if we are approved by God (Rom. 14:18). - to receive recognition, if we are recognized for having genuine faith (1 Cor. 11:19). - to feel important, if we recognize we are making an important difference as instruments on the Redeemer's hands (1 Cor. 15:10). - to be respected, if we are respected for fulfilling our God-given office in God-given strength (2 Cor. 8:16). - to avoid conflict, if our peacemaking is not at the expense of principle (2 Cor. 13:10-11). - to be looked up to, if we are esteemed highly because of our work in the Lord (1 Thess. 5:12-13). - to have a good reputation, if our good name (which is better than great riches) reflects The Name (2 Thess. 1:11-12). - to enjoy friendship, if friendship is first and foremost with God and all other friendships are for God (Heb. 6:10-12).
Sam Crabtree, Practicing Affirmation
Practicing Affirmation
Author(s): Sam Crabtree Publisher: Crossway Books Price: $3.99 DOWNLOAD KINDLE E-BOOK
It happens in marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, workplaces, and churches: Communication falters, friendships wane, teenagers withdraw, marriages fail, and bitter rifts sever once-strong ties. Christian communities are no exception. Why do so many of our relationships suffer from alienation, indifference, and even hostility?
Author Sam Crabtree believes that often at the heart of these breakdowns is a lack of affirmation. He observes in Scripture that God grants mercy to those who refresh others, and in life that people tend to be influenced by those who praise them. Crabtree shows how a robust “God-centered affirmation ratio” refreshes others and honors God.
Practicing Affirmation sounds a call to recognize and affirm the character of Christ in others. When done well, affirmation does not fuel pride in the person, but refreshes them and honors God. All who are discouraged in relationships will find wisdom and practical insight in this book.
I've heard many a good things about this, and Lord knows I need help in this area... finally going to break down and buy it.
