NO DISCOUNT ON DIAMONDS

Wisdom says...

Don't ever discount another person because of where they are in life.  We do this when we shrug off the feelings, ideas, or plight of others or when we don't take time for those we feel we are better than.  According to the dictionary, to discount is to value less or hold in low esteem or regard.


I experienced a lot of turmoil in my early twenties and things looked really bleak for a time.  Not only did I feel like I would never come out on top, but I knew others felt the same way (some have enough gull to speak it).  Seeing the extent of my condition, a lady (who I  will call, D.J.)prayed for me and said the most simple, yet powerful thing she could have said.  During her prayer,she quoted a scripture "don't judge anything before it's time" (1st Cor 4:5, paraphrased).  That was over 15 years ago, but I still remember that simple prayer, because it taught me the value of not pre-judging.


As far as my own life goes, I have been counted out more times that I can remember.  But those that have counted me out, now have to eat their words and take notice of  the things that GOD has done in me. We all have probably done this at one time or another.  If not, (and that is a big "if") we have seen some talk show, or heard some story about someone who ignored someone in school or from the neighbor only to see them all grown up and doing well for themselves.  Only, the new and improved, person won't give them the time of day.

Diamonds don't look beautiful at first either.  They usually come from dirt, but after they are cleaned, process, and cut, become the most beautiful and sought after gems.

Be careful about discounting other people because of where they are today.  The guy in the mail room may soon make CEO and hold YOUR job in his hand.  That stinking, homeless person you are nasty to today, may be the one approving your loan application tomorrow.  The person you call stupid now may become an intellectual giant that you wish would give you a moment of their time. In essence, the person you discount today, may be the key to your tomorrow.

P.S... The word DIAMOND actually means INVINCIBLE.