Saturday, 2 February 2013

Day 83 - Finding and Sharing Encouragement



Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.

PROVERBS 25:11 NLT


"Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates." p168

"...since we cannot always be certain who needs our help, we should strive to speak helpful words to all who cross our paths." p168

"In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their need, that it may benefit those who listen" (4:29 NIV).  This passage reminds us that, as Christians, we are instructed to choose our words carefully so as to build others up through wholesome, honest encouragement." p168

As a faithful follower of jesus, you have every reason to be hopeful, and you have every reason to share your hopes with others.  When you do, you will discover that hope, like other human emotions, is contagious.  So do the world (and yourself) a favour: Look for the good in others and celebrate the good that you find.  When you do, you'll be a powerful force of encouragement to your friends and family ...and a worthy servant to your God. p169

He climbs highest who helps another up. - ZIG ZIGLAR p169

"No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys.  We can properly comfort others only with the comfort we ourselves have been given by God."  VANCE HAVENER p169


TODAY'S PRAYER

Dear Heavenly Father, because I am your child, I am blessed.  You have loved me eternally, cared for me for faithfully, and saved me through the gift of Your Son Jesus.  Just as You have lifted me up, lord let lift up others in a spirit of encouragement and optimism and hope.  And, if I can help a fellow traveler, even in a small way, Dear lord, may the glory be Yours.  Amen



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