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:)

Let your Passion be your Profession

Here I sit alone in my home wondering. I wonder what life is all about and what exactly it is that God has in store for me. I wonder why my life has always been so crazy and why at such a young age, I have already experienced so very much. I am one those people that truly believe that you will never honestly feel balanced, complete, and happy until you are doing what it is that the Lord has intended for you to do. I guess that would explain my constant "job-hopping". When I look at my everyday activities and try to figure out just what exactly I feel compelled to do... the answer always remains the same. I simply want to help people. A doctor may seem nice, I even started studying psychology in college, however something just still didn't "feel" right. So, here I begin this journey; I love to write, I love to talk, I love to give advice and maybe, somehow, that can help someone out there.
We all have God-given talents that we sometimes ignore, and sometimes hide from the world using these talents as a simple hobby or pasttime. What we fail to realize is that our lives are not meant to fit into some simple mold where we live the same monotonous existence as everyone else around us. We are all created with some unique talent that we are supposed to exercise and grow and use to "write" our stories. Some of us look at our flaws as a downfall or as something holding us back from achieving our goals. When will we realize that those same so-called flaws are our signature? They make us stand out from others and if we learn to embrace every ounce of ourselves, flaws and all, what a difference we may be able to make on the world!! I encourage everyone today to look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself, "I am wonderfully, perfectly, and uniquely made!!" There is no one else in the world quite like you and therefore, no one else in the world can offer what it is that you have to offer. Stop short-changing yourself by hiding your talents and show them off instead. In today's economy, so many of us are searching for ways out of a simple 9-5 job and looking instead for more creative ways to consistently earn good money. I guarantee that we can all look within ourselves and find that thing, that way to do what it is we enjoy and even earn a living off of it. The key is simply confidence. Believe in yourself and acknowledge your gifts/talents and then be bold enough to share them with others. The rest will take care of itself and you'll be surprised that all the while you were searching for that miracle... God had already prepped you with all the tools you needed to make it happen!!
God Bless Always and remember to be a blessing to others.