Building, One Step At A Time

As we build on feedback, it is important to take a long-term view and plan for improvement one step at a time. As we plan for and take each step and celebrate its achievement, we gain momentum. Encouraging each other to build from where we find ourselves, whether we find ourselves at the low or high end of the scale in any endeavour or relationship, means we are bringing thoughtfulness, possibility, humility and a solution or growth focus into our reflections. Within our families, friendships and groups we can build together by calmly recognising where we find ourselves, encouraging the next step and celebrating its achievement. Through this, we learn to build on both strengths and weaknesses and strengthen both individual and collective capacity and relationships.

Throughout the Bible, there is the encouragement to speak in a way that builds others up according to their need. This causes us to be mindful of the power of our words and to put the best construction on what we see, hear or observe. Patience, compassion and forgiveness are often key ingredients in promoting growth.