National Loyalty Day

So, according to the National Day Calendar, today is "National Loyalty Day". As I have probably shared before, loyalty is my "button". Nothing sets me off or turns me off as quickly as disloyalty. I am loyal through and through, without begging or backing down. Now, I am okay with telling someone when they are wrong, and I expect the same in return. But, I am loyal, and I expect others to be the same.

What is "loyalty", you might ask, which is a reasonable question. The dictionary may define loyalty as a strong feeling of support or allegiance, which is absolutely correct. In layman's terms, in my terms, loyalty is being true to me not just to my face, but, especially, behind my back. It's knowing that someone has your best interest at heart whether you are present or not.

Today's word is a quote about loyalty: "Loyalty is about people who stay true to you behind your back."

We all have those "friends" that are on our side, tell us great things about ourselves, support us tooth and nail - to our face. But, the minute we aren't around, they will bash us in front of others, tell all of our secrets we have told them, will violate the trust we have built together. There is nothing that pushes my button like disloyalty. Nothing.

So, on this day that we celebrate loyalty, I want to say thanks to those who are my loyal friends, NONE more than my wife. If you want to know what loyalty truly is, follow her around for a while and see. I pray you can find that loyal spouse, friend, coworker, etc. that GOD has for you. And, for those of you who are that loyal spouse, friend, coworker, etc., THANKS! And, Happy National Loyalty Day!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T