We’re turning bragging on its head. This act is about blowing someone else’s trumpet and telling others how great they are. It’s the generous antidote to gossip and criticism – talking up someone’s good points and letting others know what you appreciate about them. Think about who adds a spark to your life just by being uniquely them. Got someone in mind? Great, now go shout to the world about them.
Today’s Challenge:
Acknowledge: This one can be done in the simplest of ways and still have a huge impact. Declare their brilliance through a quick tweet, post a knockout photo of them in a (slightly) mushy instagram post, casually mention in conversation at work how brilliant another member of staff is. Simple but effective. #bestiebrag
Utilize: Maybe they would be perfect for an upcoming position at work or in church. Maybe they’ve achieved something recently that deserves to be publicly declared. If you can think of even the smallest specific reason why bragging about this person could lead to greater things, then don’t hold that information back.
Out of your comfort zone: It’s easy to spot ten ways in which your bestie is brilliant, but what about the people you find it a little harder to gel with? What’s great about them? We can guarantee you can find something. Take time to really consider this, and then be as brave and bold as possible and let this person and those around them know
“In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name for ever.” Psalm 44:8
2014, the year of the selfie: the self-portrait of the digital age. According to Twitter, as trends go, the selfie reigns supreme.
Most of us are at it: Type ‘selfie’ into the Google search bar and you’ll find 246,000,000 results; take a look at Instagram and over 90 million photos are currently posted with the hashtag #me.
I’m guilty of indulging in a selfie or two myself. This year I’ve saturated my followers with selfies. In July I tried to recreate
If you’re like me, you’ve probable realized we are quick to boast about how we are blessed but slower to boast of the ones who bless us. I am eager to share my highlight reel, but rarely shed light on those who support me behind the scenes.
Let’s take time today to shout about others, to hold them as high as we’ve held ourselves, to celebrate their character, broadcast their best bits, and remind the world why our earth is a better place for having them here. Today let’s only be taking selfless selfies, which brag of the best in others and boast only of the blessing they are.
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