No matter how things look on the outside, there is always more going on than meets the eye. Anytime you are around others you can be sure, someone needs affirmation or encouragement. I try to stay on the hunt for those who may need a good word. What I have learned is that speaking encouraging words is a skill that grows in effectiveness with practice. To be honest I myself am lifted as I seek to lift others, but genuine, intentional encouragement must be done without a selfish motive to be truly effective. Sometimes, I actually feel the breath of God in those privileged moments when His love is reaching out to someone’s secret pain or need through me. What a joy! Oh Lord, Lover of Souls, use me today to speak a good word to someone’s heart.
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