“You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.” Malcom S. Forbes
In my previous blog, I began to share about “Relationships.. Be careful how you treat others “.
Several years ago I went with a friend house hunting..We stumbled upon a nice neighborhood and began to admire the homes.
An old man in overalls waved us down and asked if we liked the homes and offered to show us one of them, (this probably wouldn’t occur now, times have changed since then).
After I confirmed he really did own the home, we eagerly grabbed the opportunity and began to look around.
He was a soft spoken elderly man years beyond our senior. He had a demeanor of a fatherly figure and as he spoke he would share teachable moments and words of wisdom.
He introduced us to his wife and showed us pictures of his family and some of his accomplishments which he proudly displayed.
As we looked and listened, he shared what he did for a living. (let’s just say he had an important position and job). He asked if he could keep in contact with us, and he did for many years.
For some reason he wanted to help me (absolutely no strings attached). I was young and I am not quite sure that I understood favor and being in covenant with God. Nevertheless, this person would encourage me and continually tell he saw qualities in me that he had had when younger.
Years later while working on a major project at work, I needed help from a company that refused to help me. Frustrated and feeling at a loss the phone rang and it was my friend.
I began to pour out everything that was happening and he began to laugh. He explained to me that he was scheduled to play golf this weekend with the president of that company, the one I was so frustrated with. He then told me he would call me back in a few minutes, which he did.
The following call I received was from the president of the company, not an assistant or entry level employee. He was very nice..not nasty as my previous experiences from his employees. He then apologized for my frustration and I was given EVERYTHING I needed and asked for.
The project was a success… Not just for me but everyone involved. The door which had been closed was opened IMMEDIATELY and it was because of a RELATIONSHIP.
God’s valuable commodity are people. He watches how you treat those within your sphere of influence. He wants to know he can trust you.
Never look at what you can get from others, start looking how you may CONTRIBUTE. (give). That’s my final answer.
I love you dangerously.
Carol