I work with computers most of the time, and I also use the internet whenever needed. Sitting behind the computer and working online has taught me the importance of one simple word: refresh.
That word might sound very familiar to many of us, but there is a very important lesson I learned from it that I want to share with you, showing how to build Godly character—just as we refresh a computer to restore its functionality, we must continually refresh our hearts and minds through prayer, reflection, and alignment with God’s Word to grow in integrity, patience, and righteousness.
I discovered that when working on a page whose content changes frequently, you must refresh the page as often as possible. If you visit a page in the morning, leave it open, and return in the afternoon, you will still see exactly what was displayed when you left. Nothing will change.
If you are not careful, you may be forced to believe that nothing changed during the time you were away. To confirm whether the content has changed, you must refresh the page to receive the update. If you choose not to refresh, you will remain stuck with outdated information that may no longer be useful.
If you decide to share such outdated information with people who are currently active on that page, they will quickly realize that you are not up to date. Some may laugh, while others may ask if your internet connection is having problems, teaching the importance to take responsibility for your actions—acknowledging mistakes, staying informed, and ensuring that what you share reflects care, accuracy, and accountability.
Now, here is the lesson.
The most dynamic entity in the world is the human being. Humans are constantly changing. Change has become a major part of life, and we often say that the only constant thing in life is change.
As common as change is, many people do not accept it or are unwilling to work with it. How do I know? Keep reading.
You will sometimes see two old friends who had a misunderstanding and stopped relating for a while. When they meet again after a long time, both of them often assume that the other person is still exactly the same as they were in the past, highlighting the importance of being consistent in building desirable character—because who you are today is shaped by your choices and growth, not by past misunderstandings or old perceptions.
Neither of them takes time to “refresh” their memory to discover the present attitude or behavior of the person they have just met. We often relate with people based on who we think they were yesterday. This is why we are quick to judge others and gossip about what they did in the past.
Sadly, some people are still carrying names and labels that no longer describe who they are. Because others refuse to refresh their understanding of them, they continue to call them by identities they have outgrown.
A growing human being will always change, either positively or negatively. Therefore, it is very important to refresh your knowledge about people before concluding about them. Someone may be highly praised today and admired by everyone, yet change negatively tomorrow, teaching us don’t allow daily carry overs—let go of past impressions, judgments, and assumptions, and approach each day and each person with a fresh perspective.
The key lesson is this: always refresh your understanding of people, especially if the last time you related with them was more than two weeks ago, before jumping to conclusions.
If you learned anything from this, share it with someone.
God bless you.
Here are some related posts that will bless your soul.
- Internal vs External Motivation: What Truly Drives You to Succeed
- Necessary Evil: Why Pain Is Part of Birthing Your Dreams
- WhatYou Focus On Will Magnify: How Your Attention Determines Your Destiny
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