Love in Action

Love in Action

by

Tangie Henry

 When we show our love for someone it is so much more than lip-service.  Love is an action word that allows another person to know that we care deeply for them.  Oftentimes, the act of love is confused with how we feel, but it goes far beyond our feelings.  It is contradictory to declare your love for someone followed by disrespect and mistreatment.  To love another genuinely is to honor them regardless of their actions or their stature.

One way to show that we love others is by acknowledging them for being who they are.  Regardless of what may be said, everyone wants to be acknowledged, not only for their efforts, but simply because they matter.  No one wants to feel disregarded and irrelevant.  And while we cannot control the thoughts and feelings of others, we certainly can contribute to those thoughts and feelings in a negative or positive way.  To acknowledge someone and tell them that they are appreciated, that they are needed and that their contribution to your life is impactful signifies to them that you love them.

In conjunction with acknowledging others, we also can show our love by praising their efforts.  Who doesn’t want to be told that they did a good job?  Who doesn’t want to be uplifted by the positive fruit of someone else’s lips? In one of my favorite books, “The Five Love Languages,” by Gary Chapman, he lists Words of Affirmation as one of the Love Languages that we can use to effectively express love for another.  When we affirm another person, it translates our deep affection for them.  The old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is simply not true.  Words are very powerful and they have the ability to build us up or tear us down.

Think of your mouth as a divine apparatus with the ability to speak life and death into a situation.  You also have the power to love someone with your words by acknowledging and praising them, not only their efforts, but for their presence in your life, as well.  Don’t miss an opportunity to bless someone with your words and really show them love in action.

I am very grateful to feature this week’s guest blogger, colleague and friend, Tangie Henry. Gifted to inspire, Tangie Henry has spent years encouraging others to rise above their circumstances and soar to new heights.  As a Registered Nurse and Certified Life Coach, Tangie has an opportunity to “minister” to all types of women at times of great vulnerability.  She has a heart for women who are broken and bruised and those challenged by life’s obstacles.  Offering Inspiration with a Flair, anyone needing a little motivation is inspired by her to move past their setbacks and go to the next level.  Using her life experiences, a little sistah savvy and a lot of Godly wisdom, Tangie encourages women to be their better selves.  She is the founder of InspiredSistah LLC, a faith-based company dedicated to “Inspiring Women to Live on Top of the World.”  Tangie currently lives in the metro Atlanta area with her husband, Jessie.  She is available for workshops or speaking engagements catering to the needs of women.  For general inquiries or booking information, visit her online at www.InspiredSistah.com.