Striving for EXCELLENCE- Helping others to ‘do their Best’

We were all created in God’s image. That means we were all created to strive for and achieve excellence… in all endeavours in all areas of our lives. Excellence in our work, leisure and relationships with each other and God. As children in God’s family, we have a responsibility to support each other as we strive every day to do and be the best we can.  

Jesus tells us to “Love one another” and Scripture tells us to do this by ‘encouraging each other and building each other up’.

With everything we say and do, we influence the people we care about. Here are some ways you can help others see and realise the best that’s within them.

• Believe in Them: Having someone believe in you through good times and bad is priceless.
• Encourage Them: "You can do it. I know you can." Sincere encouragement can go a long way in helping someone ‘pick themselves up’, ‘persevere’ and ‘go the distance’.
• Expect the best: we can rise to the challenge when someone expects more of us than we think we are capable of.
• Tell the Truth: telling the truth is a loving act. You may be the only person who can or will say to another what needs to be said.
• Be a Role Model: What we do and who we are speaks much more loudly than what we say.
• Share Yourself: When you share from your own experience, especially your failures, you increase empathy, you’re more approachable and others can relate to you.
• Challenge Them: Remind people of their commitment to being their best.
• Acknowledge Them: If you’re looking for the best in someone, you’ll see it. Catch people doing things right and tell them. When we acknowledge the good deeds of others, they tend to do more of them. Write a note. Send a card. Give them a call. Praise them in front of others.
• Spend Time With Them: By devoting your most precious resource (time) to another individual, you’re showing them that you truly value them and your relationship with them. Invest time in your relationships; it’s what life is made of.

IT’S UP TO YOU…

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream.

One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.

One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room.

One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.

One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what's true.

One life can make the difference,

You see, It's Up to You!