How many of you have a “loyalty” card with some retail company? Many people even have several loyalty cards in their wallet. That seems like an oxymoron to me. Why have a Penney’s, Sears, Dillard’s and Kohl’s loyalty card? Don’t they offer the same items?
Consider what the definition of loyal is – someone who …
gives allegiance, is committed and consistent, dedicated and devoted, faithful and steadfast.
gives allegiance, is committed and consistent, dedicated and devoted, faithful and steadfast.
God called David a man after His own heart. He looked into the heart of David and saw that David loved the things God loved and hated the things God hated. David was loyal to God. Oh, sure he failed. We all fall short. But God looked into the heart of David and was pleased.
God looked at the relationship of the heart, not the transactions of success or failure of events in David’s life.
Soon Valentine’s Day will be upon us. It, like so many other holidays, has become watered down with things of love versus love itself.
Here are a few compare / contrasts to ponder in your heart …
Transactions vs Relationships
Conditional vs Unconditional
Unsupportive vs Loyal
Short-sighted vs Enduring
Judgment vs Forgiveness
Divisive vs Supportive
Get vs Give
Divorce vs Marriage
Mind vs Heart
Conditional vs Unconditional
Unsupportive vs Loyal
Short-sighted vs Enduring
Judgment vs Forgiveness
Divisive vs Supportive
Get vs Give
Divorce vs Marriage
Mind vs Heart
Our work with HoldingCross.com continues to focus on the care-givers heart. We pray that our heart is seen to be enduring and devoted to serving you and your ministry of reaching out to a hurting world. We also pray that we aren’t seen as just a transaction driven event or purchase but rather the building up of a relationship and partnership of the work of the heart of God through you and us.
As we enter into our 11th year of ministry and work with The HoldingCross, we celebrate the so many loyal customers who have been with us for many, many years. We give thanks for the ministry these people have done and continue to do, in the name of Jesus.
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