[Love] believes all things, hopes all things. (1Corinthians 13:7)
In accounting, Appreciation of an asset is an increase in its value. So to appreciate a human being is to make them more valuable as a person. They will feel more valued and become more valuable in your own eyes. Depreciation has the reverse effect, it measures the fall in value of assets over their normal life-time.
Just as driving a car off the car lot immediately causes depreciation to begin... the same thing can happen in marriages and other "close" relationships. This is often a sad reality! It can affect not just married couples, but also children and their parents or even sibling relationships. Many times we don't put the effort into said relationships as we once did. The appreciation for each other has grown to a depreciation in terms of value. What may once have been a golden cherished relationship has been allowed to tarnish and rust away. Suddenly, we no longer keep in touch! We may have allowed "good memories" to become clouded by one or two bad memories or feelings. Unforgiveness on the part of either or perhaps both parties can usually be seen as a long contributing factor. Oh! we think we've forgiven... and moved on. But, do our actions show it?! We say "were so busy lately." Remember, time is of the essence. Our lives are are but a vapor! Our "times" are in HiS Hands. We know not the number of our days.
Family is not something we choose. But, we do choose what role we play as a member of each of our families. Will you be the one to choose to Build the Appreciation and Value of each member within your family... or will you allow depreciation to Rust away potentially lasting memories and connections?!
**Love Dare** (not just for marrieds)
This week, get two sheets of paper. On the first one, write out as many positive things about your spouse. (or Other person; whom you want to appreciate) Then do the same, writing out negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets away in a secret place for the next marriage blog... (Lord willing next Mon.) There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the week, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse (or Other) for having this characteristic!
* Which list was easier to make? What did this reveal about your thoughts toward this person? What attribute will you thank your spouse (Other) for having? You can DO It... HE Can Help!!!
"If there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:8)
Your Truelly,
JKEST-Vicki!!!!!
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