THE GIFT OF HONOR

THE GIFT OF HONOR

 Gary Smalley and John Trent co-wrote an important book entitled “The Gift of Honor.”  It relates the importance of purposefully expressing honor and demonstrating it in family relationships.  One of their anecdotal stories involves Keith Hernandez, one of the most outstanding athletes to play in the National Baseball League.

 Keith achieved lifetime milestones:  a 300 batting average and numerous Golden Glove awards for excellence in fielding.  Additionally, he received a batting championship award, the Most Valuable Player award, and won in the World Series.  However, with all his significant accomplishments, he missed out on something crucially important – his father’s acceptance and the family recognition that what he had accomplished was truly valuable.  In a candid interview about his relationship with his father, Keith remarked: “One day I asked my father: Dad, I have a lifetime 300 batting average.  What more do you want?  His father replied, Yes, but someday you're going to look back and say, I could have done more.”

 Our family members are never likely to achieve perfection, since no one in this world ever does.  But it is of extreme importance to offer the most precious and meaningful of gifts, unconditional love.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!