10Nov16

1Peter 3:8
"To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;"

Yesterday I had the privilege of teaching a bunch of my married Soldiers about their personalities and how different levels of stress can bring conflict between types of personalities and bring harmony to others. But, "knowing yourself" is really only the first step to creating harmony in the home. If you look at the verse for today you'll notice something about the challenge that is given... it's all for them. The other person. Everyone else. You see, my wife figured this out way before I did but, if you want a household that breeds love and exudes joy then you have to be selfless. You don't figure out your personality type so that you can manipulate those around you. You learn it so you can serve them, be sympathetic, kindhearted, and humble. You start the journey to selflessness. Putting your loved ones before you... because you love them. So, what is it that you could do today that would make your loved one feel the MOST loved? How much effort would it take to make that a reality for them? Worth it... absolutely! Always! Today focus on how you can be less and they can be more in your life.