Developing Character Being Agreeable

 If asked, how many people we encounter daily 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 naturally agreeable flows from a heart that is at peace with the world. 

 To be agreeable we need to be willing to evaluate what is going on in a challenging situation and determine how best to handle it.  When we are disagreeable we usually don’t want to bother about seeking a solution.  We form our own opinion.  We are not willing to discuss things with anyone.  In other words, our minds are made up and we are not willing to cooperate in any way with anyone. 

 In our addiction we didn’t 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 find the topic at hand.  We can be agreeable without compromising our integrity. 

The Law came, so that the full power of sin could be seen.  Yet where sin was powerful, God’s kindness was even more powerful.  (Romans 5:20 CEV)

Prayer:  Gracious God, Thank You for bringing me out of darkness into the light of Your truth.  I ask You to remove any shortcomings from me.  Teach me to be an agreeable person so that others might see the change You have made in me and be drawn to You and Your ways.  Amen