Saturday, October 18, 2008

Women Who Encourage!

“ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11

One of the most important things we can do for each other, especially in this season, is to ENCOURAGE one another! Why? Because we have been DISSED! Disenfranchised, Dismayed, Disenchanted, Dispersed, Disengaged, and Dismissed! The only way to reverse the world’s effects, is for WOMEN of GOD to set a standard of encouragement. Being encouraged DAILY gives women the building blocks needed to stay in the right posture as God’s girls! It’s the divine fuel, that keeps us going. Just a few words of encouragement releases us from the world’s toxic grip. When we encourage, God’s power to heal and restore is diffused through us.


What’s Your Favorite Way to Encourage Others?

One of my favorites is to offer praise. Sometimes women need to hear something really good (and true!) about themselves. An outfit that looks good on them, a skill they excel in or a special personality trait they have. I want them to know that I see their significance and I appreciate it!

Here are some other ways to encourage others:

Make celebration a more regular part of your relationships. Celebrate others' victories, large and small-with a note, with coffee together, with a special meal, a congratulatory phone call or just a high-five!

Use encouragement as an outreach. If anyone should be known for being an encourager, it should be the Christian. Write a letter of appreciation to people at work, your apartment manager, your child's teacher or your doctor. Often when we interact with these people, we are asking for their services. Take time just to say thank you!

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Whatever you were created to be, don't forget to E3!

E3!

This practical sharing will allow us to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18

So encourage each other and make each other stronger {in faith}. 1 Thess 5:11

Remember whatever your ministry, you can E3!



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