Who is the most gracious person you know?Need a little refresher for what gracious means? Someone who is gracious is someone who is marked by kindness and courtesy. So think about the folks you know...does someone stand out in your mind as kind and courteous? Who is it? How did you experience their graciousness?
One of the most gracious people I know is Betty Gage. She is the very picture of kindness and courtesy, in my opinion. If you call Betty, she is always happy to hear from you. If you visit her, you are always welcome. If you’re having a bad day, she is always kind and compassionate. If she is having a bad day, you'll never know it because she is always kind and compassionate. And it's a bonus that she has perfected southern gentility. And if you need something, no matter what, Betty will do her very best to meet your need. I want to be like her when I grow up.
One of the outward marks of gracious people is how they treat waiters at a restaurant. Regardless of the service, and their feelings about said service, gracious people are not unkind. I believe that when you are full of grace, marked by kindness and courtesy, unkindness is never a viable choice. (Note: Girls and guys, if the person you are dating is unkind to a server at a restaurant, think long and hard about going out with them again...)
Now think about some of the people who are in need that you may have come across during the last 34 days. Were you kind and gracious to them? Never mind about their response...just think about your own graciousness.
- Sheree Yasko Hill
