“May the God who
gives endurance and encouragement
give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,”
Romans 15:5
Has anybody ever
said to you “You are your own worst enemy!”?
I know I have
heard it at different points in my life and probably you have to.
Some people are
so good at pointing at their
own faults that
they have no need for other ‘finger-pointers’.
Rather than
being a finger-pointer to this person, try being a back patter!
No, I’m not talking
about flattery or lying.
Instead; ask God
to show you ways to honestly and genuinely encourage that person.
Most everyone
has wonderful attributes and commendable behaviors.
Imagine how nice
it would be if, instead of allowing them to constantly beat themselves up, we
took the time to encourage them and speak life into them.
What if your
words were the first ones they heard that day that did not tear them down?
What an
opportunity to bless someone!
“How can one conversation
spark a change in someone’s life?” you ask.
Look back at the
Gospel’s.
Take note of the
encounters Jesus had with some.
Some left all to
follow Him.
That doesn’t happen
on a whim.
Words of
encouragement bring hope.
Words of
encouragement can offer a view that the ‘constantly self-condemning’
person may not
have considered.
Words of
encouragement can bring life to an individual and turn their life around.
Be deliberate about
it and go out of your way today to speak words of encouragement to someone.
I know if you
ask God, He will show you who and He
will give you the opportunity.
Ask Him.
I dare you!
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