Simple Encouragement in a Complicated World

“Encourage yourself by encouraging others. It’s tough to encourage others without lifting your own spirits up.” ~Kevin Ngo

It seems to me as though God’s encouragement comes at just the right time. Not too early, lest we stop relying on him. Not too late, so we miss out on His plan. That said, there have been countless times when I thought it would never come.  It always did. Just not when I expected and hoped.

I have received what seemed to be countless words and actions of encouragement over the years. When I have felt truly sunken, someone comes along and seems to lift me from the lifeless waters. They act as the breath that I need.  For that, I remain in true gratitude as I am encouraged by God’s provision.

My Mother-In-Law once challenged me to start each day in prayer by asking God to show me who I was supposed to talk to and encourage. I did so and was amazed to see what happened by my simple actions. With eyes and heart open, I was able to see others who needed a word or act of encouragement. I talked to the homeless girl on the street, wrote an email to a friend I hadn’t seen in years, and called someone who was simply on my mind. In doing so, I was amazed by the response I received. God seemed to lead me to who needed His encouragement and in being obedient, I felt all the more blessed than when I was on the receiving end.

What if today, instead of worrying about our own lives, we reach out to others who need encouragement? Lay down your own troubles for just a day and pray that God uses you to bless another. When you open yourself up to be a vessel for God’s encouragement, you can’t help but be lifted into encouragement yourself.

Instead of worrying about your life, who can you reach out to & encourage today? @swauterlek
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