If asked for their opinion about us, how many people would say we have the quality of being agreeable? This would include being humble, patient, and kind even when faced with the irritating character defects of others. Being agreeable naturally flows from a heart that is at peace with the world.
Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. (1 Peter 3:8 CEV)
In addiction we did not care what we said or did or how it affected others. Now in recovery, it’s time to grow up and consider others and be willing to both listen to, and express an opinion with respect, no matter how emotionally challenging we may find the topic. It is possible to agree with others without compromising our integrity.
Living in community is sometimes challenging. We need to find out what the Bible says about how to treat one another and then put it into effect. Jesus suffered the indignity of dying on a cross so that we might be made right with God. Are we willing to adjust our ways to make things right with another? If we choose to be agreeable and do kind deeds, maybe others will follow our example, and together we will bring about a more agreeable atmosphere for everyone.
Prayer: Gracious God, Thank You for bringing me out of darkness into the light of Your truth. I ask You to remove any shortcomings that remain in me. Teach me to be an agreeable person so that others might be drawn to You. Amen
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