April 21, 2022 - Most of us are familiar with the old hymn, “Angry Words, O Let Them Never” and though we have been singing it all of our lives, we never really have taken the words to heart. Well, I was thinking (dangerous you know!) how wonderful if someone wrote a companion song to that and titled it “Encouraging Words, O Let Them Always.”
Encouragement is something that all of us need occasionally, and it is something we should give each other. We don’t need someone to tear us down and criticize, we need someone to build us up and compliment us. We all need refreshment from time to time.
We read that Jonathan strengthened David’s hand in God (I Samuel 23:16). Onesiphorous refreshed Paul (II Timothy 1:16) and the Corinthians refreshed the spirit of Titus (II Corinthians 7:13).
The ministry of encouragement is indispensable. Sometimes though, it is something we are not very good at. Often we struggle for “just the right word.” We find it easier to criticize, to put down and to find fault.
Ask yourself this question: When did I last encourage someone else? Too often, we hurt each other by angry and caustic comments. During the coming week, look for opportunities to encourage someone instead of opportunities to criticize someone.
It’s something to think about. . . tbp
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