Posts Tagged ‘dependable’
Simple Yes or No
I sometimes have a hard time saying “No”. I read a book on parenting several years ago and the author said that parents should always try to say “yes” and when they simply can’t, then they can say “no”. I like making other people happy and I say yes to make them happy. I’ve learned…
Read MoreAccountability
I think everyone needs accountability, but I generally don’t like it when someone holds me accountable for something I’ve done wrong. The law is actually built in accountability meaning I can’t drive as fast as I want to or I can’t do anything I want to when I want to do it. There are boundaries…
Read MoreFaithfully Follow
There is something special about someone who is consistent. There is something about someone delivering on their promises every time. That person is dependable, reliable and responsible. I may not like every decision that they make, but I have learned to respect people who live by their convictions. They are somewhat predictable as well. I…
Read MoreFaithful
There are many synonymous of this the word faithful. I was thinking of dependable, steady, resolute, trustworthy, consistent, unwavering, sure, confident, straight & devoted to name a few. When I think of faithful, there are people in my past that come to mind. My grandmother (Mammie) was a faithful follower of the Lord. She had…
Read MoreReliable
I have struggled over the years with being a good listener. I do believe it’s a skill to be learned, but I also believe some people have a gift of listening. To be a good listener, I have to take the focus off of myself and really “tune in” to what the other person is…
Read MoreStruggle
This word is often associated with a negative event that is on the horizon or has even recently happened. I think there are lots of things that happen that are a much lighter struggle then others. I don’t watch a lot of wrestling matches. I’m not sure that most of what people call wrestling on…
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