Encourage

1 Thess 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

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It takes time and effort to be supportive and it takes the time to respond with something as simple as “You rock!” or go girl but it can make such a difference. 

Here are 6 reasons to encourage people

1. You can make others feel good

2. You can keep their fire lit

3. You’ll make true friends that will never forget you

4. You can gain an ally that will bring you opportunities in the future

5. It keeps you motivated.  

 6. You create ripples in the world

“Sail beyond the horizon; fly higher than you ever thought possible; magnify your existence by helping others; be kind to people and animals of all shapes and sizes; be true to what you value most; shine your light on the world; and be the person you were born to be.” – Blake Beattie

It can come in the form of a Facebook , a text message, a phone call, an email, a handwritten letter,  even the prehistoric face-to-face! It can be as simple as “Good job!” It only takes you a couple of seconds, but it’s worth so much more.

Here are seven encouragement scriptures for you. 

Isaiah 43:2:  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Joshua 1:9:  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Proverbs 18:10:  The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 31:24:  Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

Proverbs 3:5-6:  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4:  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Isaiah 41:10:  So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.