“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”

—George MacDonald, 19th century Scouting author, poet, minister

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Love can be given freely and often flows from emotion. But Trust?

Trust is earned, tested, and proven over time. It asks for integrity when no one is watching, honesty when it’s inconvenient, and reliability when others might give up.

When someone loves you, they feel drawn to your heart.

When they trust you, they hand you a piece of their life, believing it will be safe in your hands.

Love can warm relationships. Trust strengthens them.

To live so that others find you trustworthy isn’t just a compliment — it’s a calling.

It means your character has outshone your charm.

EXERCISE:

How trustworthy are you?

To what degree have you built your character through consistency, honesty, and follow-through to become a person others can always depend on?

How will you let your actions, not just your words, earn greater trust today and into the future?