When you think of "loyalty," what comes to mind? I have a lot of images that come to mind but they all have to do with being there when no one wants to, being there when no one else will, being there no matter the circumstances, the time, the difficulty, the distance. Loyalty comes at a cost but the returns are greater than you can ever truly appreciate.
A quote that I hold dear says, "The only people I owe my loyalty to are those who never made me question theirs." I am a loyal guy; I demand those close to me to be the same. We may not always get along. We may not always agree. We may not always "like" each other. But, we are loyal to one another and will not belittle or destroy the other; that is loyalty.
Today's word is Proverbs 19:22, NLT, which reads, "Loyalty makes a person attractive. It is better to be poor than dishonest."
The first part of this verse really sums it up - Loyalty makes a person attractive. You never know how much your loyalty means to someone until you lose theirs. The most beautiful person in the world might be eye-appealing but, without loyalty, they would be completely unattractive. No one wants someone beautiful but dishonest. I guess that's the old saying, "Beauty is as beauty does."
I am truly blessed with a lovely wife that is completely loyal. I pray everyone can find that same devotion. I also pray that we can all display that same devotion. I want to be found faithful, loyal, honest, and true. I believe those traits are the ones that really matter.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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