"How Are You?"

When people ask how you are, a natural inclination for many of us is to simply say something like, "Oh fine." But this is lying if that's not the case. We may have a sincere motive ... not wanting to burden them with our issues or not wanting to draw attention to ourselves. But valor requires us to look to God for a better answer that can be given truthfully. Dishonesty does nothing to build relationships. So when someone asks how you are, consider the fact that they may have sincere motives for asking. And commit to giving them the answer that they deserve.