Encouragement

Encouragement:something that encourages: Praise is the greatest encouragement.(dictionary.com)

"Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak."-Acts 13:15

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers..."-Eph.4:25a

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."-Phil.4:8

"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness."-Heb.3:13

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching."-Heb.10:24-25

"My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right."-Prov.23:15-16

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring; all of which have the potential to turn a life around."-Leo Buscaglia

"We are all capable of recognizing other's flaws, that is no great accomplishment. It is the person who can recognize the good in everyone, who is truly gifted and accomplished."-Angelface

Sometimes we forget how important encouragement truly is. Not just when someone is feeling down or going through something, but in everyday life. It's not always easy to do the right things or to stay on the right path and so, yes, a little encouragement is always helpful. God desires for us to stay pure of heart and to act accordingly, but he also desires for us to help others do the same. Sometimes, we can be so quick to let someone know how upset we are at something that they have done wrong, and yet silence overcomes us when they have done something good, something positive, something right. People like attention, they like to be noticed and recognized. Why not give them positive attention by noticing and acknowledging their positive actions. Encourage others to stay on track. Our own actions can also serve as a form of encouragement, so we must always be mindful of what we do and say. Today, I encourage you to encourage others. Point out the positive and stay away from the negative. And to everyone reading: I am so glad that you are giving these few moments to God today, continue to do so and be Blessed:)

God Bless and Be a Blessing to Others:)