Acceptance - deliberate and ready reception with a favorable positive response, even after failure (Rom. 15:7). (Jesus accepted Peter even after Peter’s failure.)
Affection – to communicate care and closeness through physical touch and words (Rom. 16:16). (Jesus had compassion and loved disciples to the end.)
Appreciation – to communicate with words and feelings a personal gratefulness for another (I Cor. 11:2). (Jesus welcomed children-was not bothered by them.)
Approval – expressed commendation; to think and speak well of (Rom. 14:18). (Jesus commended the Roman centurion for his faith.)
Attention – to take thought of another and convey appropriate interest and support; to enter into another’s “world” (I Cor. 12:25). (Jesus entered ours.)
Comfort (empathy) – to come alongside with word, feeling and touch; to give consolation with tenderness (Rom. 12:15). (Jesus wept with friends.)
Encouragement – to urge forward and positively persuade toward a goal (I Thes. 5:11, Heb. 10:24). (Jesus sent his disciples out to do kingdom work.)
Respect – to value and regard highly; to convey great worth (Rom. 12:10). (Jesus expressed value to the adulterous woman who was brought for judgment.)
Security – confidence of harmony in relationships; free from harm (Rom. 12:16a). (Jesus promised to be with us “even to the end of the age”.)
Support – come alongside and gently help carry a load (Gal. 6:2). (Jesus was with his disciples through celebration and challenging times and left His Spirit.)
*List was adapted from Intimate Encounters Workbook, page 12; Relationship Press, POBox 201808, Austin
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