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Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (ESV)
Encourage is defined as "1. a:: to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope: hearten she was encouraged to continue by her early success. b: to attempt to persuade: urge they encouraged him to go back to school
2: to spur on: stimulate warm weather encourages plant growth
3: to give help or patronage to: foster government grants designed to encourage conservation
God encourages us by sending people into our lives to aid us in understanding events going in and around our lives." 1
God uses His people to build one another up. One of the Gifts of the Spirit is encouragement. Children of God do this when they tell someone they miss them at church. It only takes a little bit of effort on our part.
We encourage people going through a difficult time by praying for them, by sending them a card, or just by listening to them when they talk.
We went to the grocery store early this afternoon. While there, I ran into a lady from church. I am acquainted with her, we work in different ministries. After she spoke to me, she next said she wanted a copy of my book. She inquired how I was doing with the sales. I told her it was slow. I came away encouraged by her interest.
When we take the time to politely inquire about someone, we usually find they appreciate being noticed. A dear friend sometimes tells me, “Thank you for noticing us.” This happens when I call her to check on her and her family.
Children of God are called to be encouragers wherever they find themselves.
Prayer: Thank You. Lord for the many things You do to build us up and keep us going. Without your encouraging us, we would not be able to stand for You in this fallen world. Please guide us as we try to encourage those around us. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen
1. Merriam-Webster online dictionary.https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encourage Accessed Sept 26. 2017/
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