Every person has been in a situation, where their needing to be encouraged. what words are said or actions taken can affect; whether we are left feeling encouraged and strengthened, or discouraged and hopeless. Our Heavenly Father gives us each gifts, abilities and talents that are to be used for His glory. Everyone has something that God has entrusted them with; and there will always be someone who; will need to hear what God has given us; to say or do for them to be encouraged.
Being Encouraged
It starts by; sharing a testimony, giving a word of encouragement, or listening to someone who needs it today. Sometimes, it’s for us to be there physically for them; just when they needed it. And sometimes, all they need is; them knowing that we are close and are available. Our words and our actions influencing and changing their day from: bad to good, to having a glimmer of hope, to holding on for one more day. These actions that we do and words that we speak: blesses Our Heavenly Father.
Encouraged through Compassion
2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
vs. 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
vs. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
You see, when we reflect outwards to what others are going through and take our eyes off of ourselves; the picture gets bigger. It is then, that we can see that we are not the only ones going through some tough stuff. Our perspective broadens and our compassion for others enlarges. Compassion causes us to do or say things for others to encourage them; and compels us to fulfill a need. We may not see or hear the report right away; about the impact we had at that very moment; but know that what you or I did for them; made a difference; and may have actually saved their lives.
I encourage you to begin sharing with others what The Lord has done for you, while listening to the Lord for ways to meet their needs. Doing this allows your light to shine before all men and your love for Jesus; reflecting outwards, for all to see.
Much love and prayers Carol Helmick
