ENCOURAGE OTHERS

“You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." 2 Corinthians 3:3
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29
"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." Luke 6:45
“I’m a little pencil in the hands of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” Mother Theresa

Read "Lessons in Letter Writing We May Learn from Paul". "As workers in the cause of God we can learn much from the apostle Paul in the art of letter writing. "[Mark carefully these closing words of mine]," he writes. "See with what large letters I am writing them with my own hand" (Gal. 6:11, Amplified)."
Visit "Chronic Joy: #PenToPaper A Ministry of Letter Writing." "Letter writing is a reminder to someone that they are thought of, cared about, and prayed for. It also brings a sweet touch of encouragement. Our words can be a glimmer of hope to someone who is hurting."
"Chronic Joy Printables" "Resources, tips, and tools to encourage and inspire everyone affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability."
"Our Bible Journey Free Printable Christian Stationery and Notepapers"

"Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? —unless indeed you fail to meet the test!" 2 Corinthians 13:5.
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23-24.
Examine your heart when it comes to encouraging others for motives, concerns, readiness, and equipment.

"Dear Jesus,
Thank you for all of the wonderful friends who have been an encouragement to me in my faith. Please give me the courage to encourage others in the same way, intentionally seeking and making the most of the opportunities I’ve been given. Help me to shine Your light and stand firm in challenging circumstances as I point to You as the reason for the hope that I have. In Your Mighty Name, Amen." (From A Prayer for Us to Intentionally Encourage Others at Crosswalk.com).

READY: Now that you have studied Biblically, trained Spiritually, examined your heart, and prayed over this challenge, you are ready to undertake encouraging others. You equipped yourself Spiritually, mentally, and physically, so get ready to go girl! This is a tough challenge! If you don't feel ready, trust that God has set you up to succeed!
SET: When God sent Moses with a message, Moses knew it may not be received or go well for him, to the point that in Exodus 4, Moses complained, "I am slow of speech and tongue” and said to the Lord, "Please send someone else". But Moses did go! Moses was later described as being "powerful in speech and action" (Acts 7:22). When it comes to encouraging others, you may think, "Please send someone else" but God is calling you and will overcome your fears and faults to work through you. When we trust God, our inadequacy becomes our legacy.

In what ways did you encourage others?
How can you encourage others in the future?
What did you learn from encouraging others?
How can you make encouraging others a lifelong discipline?
Pray to persevere in encouraging others.
"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Hebrews 10:35-36

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