Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Each day has enough troubles of it own. People around you are facing challenges just like you and are tempted to worry which causes their hearts to be heavy, burdensome and depressed. In this world filled with challenges, why don't you make a decision to encourage some one? The employment opportunities for encouragers are huge! Apply!
Sometimes we are so focused on the challenges of our lives, that we pay little or no attention to people around us. Every one needs encouragement because it gives people hope and cheers them up. Jesus commanded us not to worry and to cast all our cares and anxieties on him because he cares for us. Because we have such a great caretaker, we can give all of our worries to Him and focus on encouraging people. When no one in Jerusalem was willing to associate with Paul, it was Barnabbas who spoke kindly to Paul and brought him into fellowship with the other believers in Jerusalem. You never know what a single word or act of encouragement can do, the impact it can have on the person's life.
Friend, make a decision to take your eyes off of yourself and encourage someone today. Make a habit of giving hope to people and letting them know that God is with them and everything is going to be alright. Encourage them to keep trusting Jesus, keep speaking the word and keep praising the Lord at all times for their victory is at hand. Be a Barnabbas to someone today and everyday. This is Your time. All that God has promised you will come to pass and your laughing days are here. Hallelujah. Jesus is Lord.
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