Encourage One Another

Today I want to remind us to encourage one another. Encouragement. Is that something you feel like you get on a regular basis? Are you giving it on a regular basis?

Trust me when I tell you this is simply not done enough. We all need it so much, all the time, for all kinds of reasons, at any age and stage in life. I don't know why I need to express this today, but it was laid on my heart this morning as I took my walk. Encouragement goes a long, long, way and can do only nothing but good and can heal wounds, and motivate people to "push" on and not give up!

*You can do this!
*You are not alone. God is with you and so am I.
*I will help you through this.
*We can get through this together.
*You are strong and smart and God created you in His image, so trust in Him.
*God is with you and will walk through this with you.
*Don't give up! Be patient and know that God works in all things for those that love Him.
*This is a season if your life, and you will pull through.
*I am praying for you.
*You are doing a good job being as strong as you can, but let me help you where I can.
*Take heart and have faith. Our plans may not be God's plans, but He loves us and is working in our lives and it will work out.
*Let me take you out to lunch.
*Would you like a night off? I'll watch the kids for you.
*Why don't you come over and have dinner with us?

We all need to be loved on and encouraged. It's really as simple as that. Sometimes we don't want to interfere in people's lives, but that's just where God can work - right in each of our lives. Ask God where He can use you and who you can help, and you might just be surprised to find the encouragement you were looking for yourself.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you brothers, warn those that are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Proverbs 25:11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.