Engagement
is a wonderful word most often referring to a couple's decision to make their
relationship exclusive. Engagement means entering a covenant bond with promises
regarding roles and behaviors to be honored for a lifetime. The integrity of
each person entering this covenant bond affects the endurance of the
relationship.
Engagement is an essential factor in
communication. Engaging a person in conversation means more than exchanging
words. It indicates two people are on the same track and their exchange of words
is meaningful. To engage another person means to give value to that person, and
it goes beyond words to give recognition to what another is feeling.
Resilience is related to staying on
track rather than getting sidetracked. Jesus in John 21 demonstrated resilience
with Peter when he asked him three times, "Peter do you love me?"
Jesus was aware of the trials yet to be endured by Peter. He engaged and
challenged Peter by asking for a commitment that would endure regardless of
hardships yet to be faced.
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