Who has your back?

This past week, I have been going down memory lane and giving honor to those who have helped me along the way. They all have played a special part in my life and have helped me become the person that I am today. So, this week, I want to challenge you to give honor where honor is due and here’s why.

Definition of honor:
Noun: High respect; Esteem. A privilege.

This is something you do. It’s action. It shows that you’re grateful for the sacrifice they have given to pour into you at whatever capacity they did. This also allows them to see how much they mean to you.

People who pour out usually don’t get poured back into, so when someone wants to pour words of kindness back to them it can really touch their heart. It’s all about giving honor to where honor is due.

Giving honor made me realize how important it is to have a solid team in your corner because when things get tough, guess who’s going to be there for you? Yup, your support team! Life without a support team is not a life you want to live. It’s a hard life to live especially having to go through some of life’s hardest trials alone. But… if you have a team, it makes life so much easier. Not saying you’re not going to go through anything, because oh you will. I’m just saying it will be easier to deal with.

This has also made me realize how much God loves me. I say this because He has allowed all of these amazing people in my life to help mold me into the person He needed and needs me to be. God knows what you need, who you need, and He will send them, but it’s up to you to allow them in.

These past couple of weeks have been difficult for me with one thing after another, the most recent being my aunt passing and not being there for my family. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again, living your life for God is not easy, it’s sacrificial, and one of my biggest and hardest sacrifices will always be being away from family. Although it’s manageable, it still digs deep.

But… with my amazing support team, they have been able to help me through these past couple of weeks. Your support team will be there to wipe your tears, they will be there to laugh with you, they will be there to cry with you, and they will be there to celebrate with you. They are there for the good and the bad, and that’s what you need in this crazy world we live in.

Giving honor will give you a new perspective of how important it is, as well, as giving thanks to God for allowing people to cross your path. If you have a support team give them honor; they deserve it. If you don’t have a support team, I encourage you to find two or three people you can count on. If you can’t think of any, pray and ask God to reveal it to you. He will answer you!
Your challenge this week is to give honor to those who have helped you along your way. It’s a true act of humbleness and kindness. Allow your life and those who have touched your life to be a blessing to each other. You never know who needs to hear your words of kindness!