Encouragement was something I never knew what to do with. It always seemed weird to me. In the past I would get big praises for something I did or said. People would put me on a pedestal and I did not know what to do. So, I quickly destroyed the pedestal.
It always felt wrong to take those words and put them inside me. Use them to build who I am. Even though I was not fully following Christ I knew something was wrong. In the same note I was never very good at encouraging others. I mean I would praise them for doing good work at the job but, not being there when they are in fear or in need.
I think people in general just don't want to get involved. We do not know what to say. I finally found out how to say it and how to accept encouragement. I can only encourage someone through love. I can not love on my own, I tried. I need the love of Jesus to give. Mine is worthless without Him.
I am a man so this is another thing. We are guarded for the most part. To be vulnerable is sometimes misconstrued as being weak. We portray our manly strength by appearing rock solid. Nothing can hurt us. We all know this is not true.
Are you good at giving others the encouragement needed? I think about it and I really need to work on that aspect of my life. I will now look for opportunities to boost other people up. We all love it so why not give them what they want? Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for encouraging us to be there to show love to others. Help us to support each other as you do for us. Let your love soften the hearts of those who are seeking peace. Help us all to be a light for you today. I pray this in Jesus name, Amen.
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